Firstly, make sure you become a grandparent. It apparently adds five years to your life. And it can make you very happy - if you do grandparenting right! Hear about the does and don'ts in this discussion about how to age well. Then add a good diet. With the six secret ingredients provided by one of Australia's most recognised leaders in the fields of sports nutrition and dietetics. And lastly, ignore social attitudes and images, that tell you how old you should feel. 'How To Grow Old. It ain't for the faint-hearted' was presented by the Sorrento Writers Festival. Speakers Michael Carr-Gregg Adolescent psychologist, and one of Australia's leading authorities on teenage behaviour Author of Grandparents: A practical guide to navigating grandparenting today Allen & Unwin, 2023 Karen Inge One of Australia's most recognised leaders in the fields of sports nutrition and dietetics Author of 'Let's Eat Right! for Families', 'Food, Fitness and Feeling Good', Co-author of the award winning book 'Food for Sport' and 'Food for Sport Cookbook' Bernard Salt Author, demographer, social commentator and regular columnist with The Australian Hannie Rayson (host) Australian playwright and newspaper columnist Listen to Big Ideas – The ingredients to ageing well