Everyone, especially our seniors, should have the chance to live independently with pride. Ageing can sometimes make independent living difficult, but we know that our elderly Mums and Dads want to stay in their own home for as long as possible. Fortunately, small changes and a little support can go a long way towards […]
READ MOREWinter warmers – little exercises to keep you warm and fit in the cooler months
With the weather becoming cooler, we can often end up spending more time indoors and subsequently be less active. But don’t let this stop you from achieving your goals! Here are some simple exercise ideas that can be done at home to improve your strength and balance. 👇 Sit to stand This is a perfect […]
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 […]
READ MOREHome-based rehab for seniors: How family members can help Mum or Dad after surgery (or a stay in hospital)
Imagine your Mum or Dad has been in hospital for a short stay following an operation or other illness. After a successful procedure, they’ve recovered well enough that the surgeon is happy to send them home. Then what? That’s the point when our clients at The Physio Co – and their families – need a […]
READ MORELiving independently for longer: Small household changes that make everyday life a bit easier for Australian seniors
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 MORE8 small steps to speed up recovery post stroke
If you suffer a stroke, the goal will be to recover as quickly as possible. While there is no magic pill involved, there are a few small steps you can take that may help speed up your recovery and assist you in building positive habits over time. Here are eight of them: Stimulation and repetitive […]
READ MOREWeighing up the ways hydrotherapy can help Australian seniors
It seems hydrotherapy is getting more and more popular with Aussie seniors these days. It’s said to help relieve muscle tension, reduce joint stiffness, and improve pain. But what is hydrotherapy? How does it work, and who is it suitable for? Hydrotherapy, or aquatic therapy, involves immersion in water to help with recovery and rehabilitation […]
READ MORE7 small things you can do today to boost your 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 of my favourite quotes goes something like this: “The best time to plant a tree was […]
READ MOREThe benefits of group exercise classes in the community
“Use it or lose it!” I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase if you’ve ever seen a physiotherapist or a GP about wanting to improve your health. The advice is more or less about doing a set of exercises or joining an exercise class to help you to regularly move your body in ways to improve […]
READ MOREA brief introduction to the five stages of grief
Moving out of home, loss of independence, cancelled events, the death of someone close to you – maybe you have experienced one or more of these situations? Grief is a response to loss. Specifically, loss of someone or something to which a bond of affection was formed. As your parents move through life, particularly in […]
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