Staying healthier at home for longer – The Physio Co. Most people, as they get older, like to stay living in their own home for as long as possible. We get that at The Physio Co (TPC): that’s why our caring physiotherapists conduct visits to Aussie seniors wherever they call home! Life at home can […]
READ MOREHow exercise can impact and slow the ageing process with Professor Peter Reaburn
Exercise plays a key role in keeping us fit and healthy as we age. Indeed, it can be a critical factor in how long a person can remain living independently at home well into their 70s, 80s and beyond. In this episode of the Everyday Extraordinary podcast, host Tristan White, founder of The Physio Co, chats with […]
READ MOREThe many health benefits of in-person exercise classes for Aussie seniors
One of the highlights of my week as a physiotherapist is teaching in-person exercise classes every Tuesday. With the music, the movement and the great community atmosphere, I always leave with a big smile on my face! I strongly encourage Aussie seniors to give in-person exercise classes a go if they get the chance! Whether […]
READ MOREFour things Australian seniors can do to manage their fear of falling
The fear of falling is a common concern voiced by older people. Simply put, a fear of falling is an ongoing concern about falling that limits the undertaking of daily activities. In fact, roughly one-third of people who are elderly develop a fear of falling. This anxiety can feel like a protective mechanism but, studies […]
READ MOREDemystifying home care package (HCP) funding for Australian seniors
In this episode, The Physio Co’s Tristan White and specialist seniors physiotherapist, Nancy Klinko, demystify home care package (HCP) funding in Australia. HCP funding is an Australian Federal Government initiative that provides money to people over 65 years of age, specifically to help them stay living independently at home for as long as possible. It’s […]
READ MOREIs pickleball the perfect sport for Australia’s seniors?
Tennis, cricket, netball, athletics, gymnastics – whatever it may be that you enjoy, think of the benefits that you get out of sport: a sense of community, a chance to socialise, a fun way to keep fit and healthy, improved confidence in yourself and better mental wellbeing. The list goes on and on! But what happens as […]
READ MORENew podcast – EVERYDAY EXTRAORDINARY: How to help your elderly Mum or Dad live independently at home for longer
At the Physio Co, we are not just passionate about helping seniors to stay mobile, safe and happy anywhere they call home, we are also keen to support daughters and sons (and other family members) to navigate the challenges involved in helping their every Mum or Dad stay living independently at home for longer. To […]
READ MOREHow Australian seniors can stay active at home with online exercise classes
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many Aussie seniors have grown in confidence and competence using technology – particularly Zoom! Meetings, celebrations and learning all had to adjust to an online format in some way. This has given many of us the ‘crash course’ in Zoom that we needed to feel comfortable and probably feels close to […]
READ MOREFive ways Australian seniors can build confidence in their mobility
As we age, our ability to move about becomes increasingly important in maintaining our independence. Being able to walk is often a determining factor in an older person’s ability to stay living at home – and a significant loss of mobility is often the trigger for more care or even a move into an aged […]
READ MORELiving independently for longer: Small things seniors can do to keep their mind active
As physiotherapists, we always talk about keeping your physical body active. What is just as important though is keeping your mind active as well. Our cognition (thoughts and memory) is wired through trillions of neural connections in our brain, and if we don’t use it – we lose it! We need consistency and repetition to […]
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