What is LivBetter?Why did we create LivBetter?The Pain Point -- As we confront ageing, most of us worry about:* Losing our independence, dignity and control;* Not being able to do what we want, how we want;* Becoming a burden on our families and society; and* Having to leave our homes because the care load falls unsustainably on one person.* Around the world support systems for older people do not meet the needs, expectations and aspirations of the next generation of retirees -- the baby boomers.Something has to change … not just the retirement age!LivBetterLB_e0778a94-790b-11e4-9158-9c62d8212313LivBetter is an online marketplace for support and care. A place where family, friends, volunteers and service providers can connect, support each other and share the care. LivBetter makes it easy to arrange and offer the support needed.Dr. Gil TidharGil has over 25 years experience in research, development and commercialisation of advanced technologies, ranging from artificial intelligence, decision support systems to advanced simulation technology. Gil successfully founded, grew and sold a software business to a multi-national. He retains an interest in academia and collaborations between research, government and commercial organisations. Gil contributes, on a volunteer basis, to the leadership of community and sporting organizations.Michael RobinsonWith a career spanning over 28 years in different areas, Michael is a leader in strategy and change. He has specific expertise in process redesign, market research, strategic and service planning, process-based costing, facility development and business planning. Michael successfully introduced new approaches to Victoria’s ambulance services, maternity services, aged care and other areas. He developed a commercial approach to government-funded health service directories, in which he retains an interest.Baby Boomers_e0778bfc-790b-11e4-9158-9c62d8212313To help create The New Old Age in the hands of the Baby Boomer generation -- the great lifestyle re-inventors._e0778c88-790b-11e4-9158-9c62d8212313RespectGuiding principles:1. Respect other's opinions and differences.2. Debate issues not the person.3. State your interest/s.4. Make your thinking visible.5. Learn from each other.OpinionsDifferencesLearningAssistance to OthersMake it easy for anybody to make a difference at any age by helping others_e0778d1e-790b-11e4-9158-9c62d82123131Caregivers_e0778db4-790b-11e4-9158-9c62d8212313Home Living SupportMake it easy for anybody to organise the support we need to live at home, longer_e0778e36-790b-11e4-9158-9c62d82123132_e0778eea-790b-11e4-9158-9c62d8212313Care SharingMake it easy for anybody to share the care and tap into the goodwill and resources of family, friends and our local community_e0778f62-790b-11e4-9158-9c62d82123133FamilyFriendsLocal Communities_e077900c-790b-11e4-9158-9c62d8212313Supportive CommunitiesMake it easy for anybody to build supportive communities, better places to grow up and grow old_e07790de-790b-11e4-9158-9c62d82123134Communities_e07792f0-790b-11e4-9158-9c62d82123132014-11-30http://external.livbetter.net.au/our-mission/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net