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 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 […]
READ MOREEnhancing quality of life: the role of physiotherapy in palliative care
“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 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 MOREHow Aussie seniors can exercise safely during the summer months
The sun can do wonders for our body such as improving our mood and immunity. But there are two sides to the story, and we should be mindful of one key change occurring in our bodies as we age: a decreased ability to disperse internal heat. This happens because of changes such as decreased sweating […]
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! […]
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