With winter just around the corner, it’s the ideal time to remind ourselves that while it’s likely we’ll be spending more time indoors out of the cold, it doesn’t mean we can’t stay physically active. During the warmer months, it’s easy to stay motivated. You can go for a walk and feel the warmth and […]
READ MORESeven small things Aussie seniors can do today to boost their health and happiness
The most important thing when it comes to improving our health and our happiness is simply to get started … and remember to give yourself a bit of grace as you learn to implement these healthy lifestyle practices! One popular quote goes something like this: “The best time to plant a tree was yesterday, the […]
READ MOREFour ways Aussie seniors can add more physical activity to their week
It’s no secret that exercise is a key part of maintaining one’s physical function. Staying active, at any age, has been well proven to provide numerous health benefits, from reducing your risk of heart disease, to improving your mood. Older adults should aim for 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most days of […]
READ MOREFive small things Australian seniors can do today to reduce morning stiffness
IMAGINE THIS: You wake from a deep sleep; your eyes blink open. You feel the cool morning air as you remove the blankets and venture into the day ahead. Then …. uh oh, something stops you in your tracks! You feel a tight pull and a nip of pain as you begin to move. Your […]
READ MORE7 small things to help you get a better night’s sleep
“Sleep is the best meditation” – Dalai Lama Wouldn’t we all love to say that we’ve had a good night’s sleep? Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could lay our heads on our pillows and fall instantly into blissful, uninterrupted sleep, every night? Sadly, this is far from reality for most of us. Getting a […]
READ MOREHow physiotherapy can help prevent falls for Aussie seniors
So you’ve had a fall or have been told that you are at high risk of falling. What should you do now and what can help prevent falls? Engaging in physiotherapy can be an effective way to stay safe and stay on your feet. Let’s discuss what is involved in the typical physiotherapy management of […]
READ MORELost confidence in your walking ability? Here are 3 tips to help build it back up again!
Being able to walk confidently is often a big factor in an older person’s ability to stay living at home – a significant loss of mobility is often the trigger for more care or even a move towards residential care. It is not just the physical loss of mobility that people experience as they age, […]
READ MOREHow to combat the risk of frailty as we age
Frailty is a common condition among older adults, characterised by reduced strength, endurance, and physiological function. It increases vulnerability to negative health outcomes such as falls, hospitalisations, and even death. The prevalence of frailty increases with age from about 11 per cent in over 65 year olds to 50 per cent in over 80-year-olds and […]
READ MOREA quick guide to maintaining (and improving) muscle strength as we age
The loss of muscle and strength are inseparable effects of getting older, but it doesn’t need to be inevitable. Sarcopenia – the age-associated loss of skeletal muscle mass and function – is caused by a combination of factors, but its severity can vary greatly from person to person. If left unchecked, however, these progressive losses […]
READ MORESPECIAL GUIDE: How to navigate Australia’s ‘My Aged Care’ process [UPDATED]
As our parents age we need to be aware of the types of care and services that are available to them. Enter MY AGED CARE – established by the Federal Government, this is a service designed to make it easier for Aussie seniors and their families to find information on government-funded aged care services in […]
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