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This section of our website provides information about how to live well when you are getting older and have a bleeding disorder. It is regularly updated with more articles, tips and personal stories.

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Living life on his own terms: Neill’s haemophilia journey

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Neil on getting older with a bleeding disorder

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Jason – Growing older with haemophilia

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Articles about Getting Older

Published each quarter, National Haemophilia shares the latest information about bleeding disorders in Australia. Below are some of the most recent articles relating to Getting Older with a bleeding disorder. Read National Haemophilia.

Growing older may add extra challenges for people with bleeding disorders. Support services can be to maintain independence, safety and quality of life.
The 2025 Conference spotlighted women, ageing with haemophilia and communicating before medical procedures.
The Getting Older session highlighted staying active, cardiovascular health, HIV, hepatitis C and liver health, future needs and comprehensive care.
EAHAD 2025 explored haemophilia management challenges - psychological issues, women and menopause, and aged care.
Exercise and movement are an effective way to manage persistent pain for people with bleeding disorders.

NICOLETTA CROLLINI Nicoletta Crollini is Haemophilia Social Worker at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW Getting olderChair ~ Suzanne…

Navigating the different Aged Care services can be confusing. In the new HFA Getting Older Hub section on Aged Care…

PAULINE HILL Pauline Hill is HFA Digital Communications Consultant Whether you’re just starting to think about entering the workforce, or…

SUZANNE O'CALLAGHAN Suzanne O'Callaghan is HFA Policy Research and Education Manager What does our community think of the HFA Getting…

SUZANNE O'CALLAGHAN Suzanne O'Callaghan is HFA Policy Research and Education Manager Getting older   Chair ~ Jenny Lees Personal story…

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