“My mum/dad has just been transitioned into palliative care. Can physiotherapy help during this phase of their life?” Receiving the news that your elderly Mum or Dad, or family member, has been transitioned into palliative care can be an emotionally challenging experience. During this delicate phase of life, where the focus is on providing comfort […]
READ MOREDealing with vertigo: Tips for self-care
The Physio Co Tips: Vertigo Vertigo is the feeling that you are moving when you are not, or it might feel like things around you are moving when they are not. It is a symptom, rather than a condition. Vertigo can feel similar to motion sickness, dizziness or feeling as if the room is spinning. […]
READ MOREHow to modify the 7 risk factors of dementia
Is it possible to delay the onset of dementia and if so, are there things we can do to help us reduce the risk of the disease? There are seven key risk factors that can be modified to prevent dementia onset and three non-modifiable risk factors that cannot be altered. The risk factors that cannot […]
READ MOREHow to improve your fitness: a guide for Australia’s over-65s
How to improve your fitness: a guide for Australia’s over-65s OK, I know I can definitely benefit from improving my fitness – what should I do and how should I do it? How to improve our fitness? The answer, according to the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care guidelines, is a recommended minimum […]
READ MOREUnderstanding the differences between aged-related cognitive changes and dementia
As we age, our cognition, or mental processes, naturally decline; this means that some of us will experience some form of memory loss after the age of 65. Often memories formed many years ago remain quite stable but forming new memories can be difficult; our ‘working memory’ – i.e. recalling a phone number – is […]
READ MOREFREE GUIDE: Getting Mum or Dad back on their feet after hospital (download your copy today!)
If your elderly Mum or Dad has been in hospital, getting them moving again is vital for their confidence, independence, long-term health and well-being. Loving support and encouragement from you at this time is critical. Your input will make returning to their previous activity levels that much easier — and there’s lots you can do. That’s why we’ve created this […]
READ MOREWhat to keep an eye out for when it comes to the health and well-being of your elderly Mum or Dad
As our Mums and Dads age, they may encounter difficulties in maintaining their independence, which in turn can sometimes lead to self-neglect.  Therefore, it becomes vitally important for them to start prioritising their physical, emotional and mental well-being through self-care practices, if they’re not already doing so. Understanding the potential consequences of elderly neglect and […]
READ MOREGetting organised for surgery: a guide for Aussie seniors
An Occupational Therapist’s GuideTo Getting Organised For Surgery Hip and knee replacements are among the most common elective surgeries performed. While these procedures may seem a little daunting, the benefits (less pain and better mobility) are very positive and exciting. You can expect a recovery period of about six weeks following either of these procedures. […]
READ MOREHow to get your elderly Mum or Dad motivated to give physio a go!
“I want Mum (or Dad) to try physio but they’re not all that keen.” This is something we hear often from sons and daughters (and carers) of Aussie seniors. They know their Mum or Dad would benefit from clinically-based exercise and movement, but, well getting them to give it a go is not always straightforward! […]
READ MOREHow to speak to and treat our elderly parents when they have dementia
Caring for an elderly parent with dementia can be challenging. All of us want to be treated with respect and dignity and this is how we should treat our Mum or Dad if they are diagnosed with dementia and gradually go through the three different stages of the disease. Dementia affects each person differently with […]
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