Loneliness and social isolation have emerged as the new silent epidemic among Australia’s aging population, rivalling smoking and obesity as key negative contributors to our mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. Loneliness occurs when we lack close connection with others; it is a subjective feeling and more predictive of mental health outcomes. Social isolation is an objective measure […]
READ MOREAgeing and our incredible ability to adapt
How we view ageing has a big impact on how we respond. There are some firmly held beliefs (both individually and culturally) about getting old. If we’re honest, most of them are not positive. Growing older is widely associated with slowing down, aching joints and memory issues, to name just a few. The more we […]
READ MOREAge is just a number: are we potentially selling ourselves short?
It’s one of the first questions we learn to ask in school. And, on the surface, the answer is simple: If I was born on 1st January, 1958, and we are now in 2022, then I am 64 years old. Aren’t I? Well, technically, yes; going by the calendar I am 64 years old. Human […]
READ MOREHow physical activity can help improve our memory as we age
Strategies For Improving Your Memory – Advice For Elderly Australians Do you worry about your memory and looking for ways to improve it? Most of us worry from time to time whether our memory lapses are something we need to be concerned about. Memory involves acquiring, storing and recalling information and images and it is […]
READ MOREHow motivated Margaret, 95, is moving more, with confidence!
At The Physio Co, we’re all about getting Aussie seniors to move more, with confidence. Of course, becoming stronger as we age, being able to move more freely and without pain, helps get us back to doing the things we love. Just because we’re in the seventh, eighth – or even ninth! – decade of […]
READ MOREPhysio is more than massage: What to expect from working with a TPC physio
Over the many years The Physio Co (TPC) has been in operation, our client care team has spoken with literally thousands of Aussie seniors about their physical health needs, and explained how guided physiotherapy sessions might help them become stronger, more mobile, and confident in their day-to-day life. One question that keeps popping up in […]
READ MOREStaying safe at home: Tips to minimise your risk of falls at home
Falls are a major health concern for the elderly and the risk increases significantly once people pass 80 years old. They are one of the main factors for admission into aged care facilities, which makes staying safe at home incredibly important for Aussie seniors. While falls are common in the elderly population, they are preventable. […]
READ MOREFlexibility for seniors: Can we regain it in our 80s?
As children, we are naturally flexible. This is because, as kids, many of our bones are made of flexible cartilage that hardens over time. In our 20 and 30’s, our bones are well established, and flexibility takes a bit more work to attain. When we get over the age of 36, we are no longer […]
READ MOREHow The Physio Co works with the families of its senior clients
At the Physio Co we work very closely with the families of our senior clients. We believe it’s very important to involve the families right from the start. We do this intentionally by: Collaboratively setting meaningful health goals with a clear plan Providing regular updates and communication by method of choice on your Mum or […]
READ MOREBuilding strength in seniors: Here are 6 simple exercises to do at home
Do you sense that you (or your elderly Mum or Dad) are tiring easily throughout the day, getting short of breath quickly, walking slowly, or generally just feeling weak? These could be signs of frailty, but there are safe and simple ways to help you feel stronger and more confident. Remember, no matter how old […]
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