Completing household tasks such are laundry and cooking can be strenuous work for seniors living independently at home, and family members will often offer to help if they notice Mum or Dad struggling with simple tasks. However, completing these things can provide a real sense of independence and it can be a huge shock when […]
READ MOREWalking with confidence: How TPC helped Angela realise her dream of getting back to Greece
Being able to walk confidently is often a big factor in an older person’s ability to do the things they love. It is not just the physical loss of mobility that people experience as they age, but a loss of confidence in their mobility, too. These things are often closely linked and can exacerbate each […]
READ MOREA practical guide to safe and enjoyable walking for Aussie seniors
As we age, staying active becomes increasingly important for our overall well-being. Yet, it’s not uncommon to face barriers like low confidence, lack of motivation, or simply not knowing where to start. Enter the simple yet powerful solution: walking. Tailored to the needs of those over 65, walking is a low-impact exercise that packs a […]
READ MORE13 warning signs your elderly parent may need help at home
Living independently at home starts with identifying the warning signs of ageing, and any support needed, early in the process. Do you have a Mum or Dad who is getting older? Have you seen the warning signs that often go unnoticed? How can you tell if Mum or Dad are starting to need help to […]
READ MORETravel tips for seniors – how to keep your body healthy while you’re on holidays
Hello Reader, I hope you had a wonderful fortnight and have been enjoying this warmer weather of late. Can you believe Easter is upon us? Easter is always a great time of year to get away and celebrate with the ones we love (and to enjoy a good Easter egg hunt of course!). Getting away is great for our mental health but there are also benefits for our physical health as well, as we tend to be a bit more active when we’re not at home and in our normal routines. With this in mind, when we start…
READ MOREHow to improve leg flexibility: 5 small things you can do today
You may associate being flexible with prima ballerinas and gymnasts, but did you know that, even as we age, everyone can work on improving their leg flexibility? So, what is flexibility? Flexibility is the joint’s ability to be moved through an unrestricted ‘range of motion’ (this refers to how far you can move or stretch […]
READ MOREFall prevention for seniors: Why ageing increases the risks of falls, and what you can do about it
As our Mums and Dads age, one thing we should be vigilant about is the potential for falls. The statistics tell the story, with about 30 per cent of adults over the age of 65 having at least one fall per year, that’s one in three older adults. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related […]
READ MOREPhysiotherapy, motivation & mindset for seniors: How your thoughts can affect your results
Physiotherapy, motivation and mindset “Whether you, think you can or think you can’t, you are right” – Henry Ford The way you think matters. Mindset matters. You may have heard of mindset being the key to achieving the results you want in life, whether it be in your personal life, career or in sports. Mindset, […]
READ MORELife with Parkinson’s: how physiotherapy can help
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain that responsible for body movement. When working with seniors who have Parkinson’s, TPC’s physios focus on helping to reduce symptoms involved and, in doing so, improve our clients’ quality of life for as long as possible. Treating the symptoms of Parkinson’s […]
READ MORETravel tips for seniors – how to keep your body healthy while you’re on holidays
Aussies love their holidays away. It doesn’t matter how old you are, it’s always fun to get away from our day-to-day lives and explore somewhere new, or return to a favourite holiday destination that brings us joy. Whether it’s visiting family and friends across this amazing country of ours, or perhaps an adventure overseas, it’s […]
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