“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! […]
READ MOREFive tips to help Aussie seniors alleviate low back pain
Did you know that approximately one in six Australians suffer from some form of back pain? Are you part of this statistic? If so, we have provided five practical tips below to help with your situation. Lower back pain can change your life drastically if it is not well managed. So, if you suffer from […]
READ MORETips on how to keep your body safe while gardening
Spring has sprung and what better way for our elderly Mums and Dads to keep active than to get out and do some gardening! Of course, we want to make sure the experience is a pleasurable one for our parents. To that end, here are some tips on how they can keep their bodies safe […]
READ MOREChronic inflammation and diet: a guide for Australian seniors
Inflammation is a natural and necessary biological response to injury or infection. It’s part of the body’s defence mechanism and is the process by which the immune system recognises and removes harmful and foreign stimuli and begins the healing process. Unfortunately, due to our modern lifestyles, it has become a response that doesn’t always go […]
READ MOREThe potential to maximise health and fitness: Age is not a limitation
An example of what we can still accomplish by keeping fit and active into our senior years, here’s the incredible story of veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh. Fauja was born in Punjab, India, in 1911. As a young man, he was a keen amateur runner but did not pursue his passion until the 1990s, after he […]
READ MOREHow a physio can help your elderly Mum or Dad if they have osteopenia
“We’ve just found out that Dad is osteopenic. What is that and how do we treat it?” When your elderly Mum or Dad receives a diagnosis like osteopenia, it can be a source of concern and uncertainty. Osteopenia is a medical condition that affects bone density, and while it’s not as severe as osteoporosis, it […]
READ MOREHow to help Mum or Dad add some spring to their step!
As we head into the warmer months, one thing we really look forward to doing with our clients here at TPC is to incorporate getting outdoors into our treatment sessions as much as possible. Getting some sunshine not only helps boost mood and vitamin D levels (important for bone health and immunity), but also our […]
READ MOREThe importance of self-care and recognising the signs of neglect in the elderly
As our Mums and Dads age, they may encounter difficulties in maintaining their independence, which in turn can sometimes lead to self-neglect.  Therefore, it becomes vitally important for them to start prioritising their physical, emotional and mental well-being through self-care practices, if they’re not already doing so.  Understanding the potential consequences of elderly neglect and learning […]
READ MOREHow to help your elderly Mum or Dad get through winter in great shape!
Winter’s well and truly upon us! As the temperature drops and the weather outside becomes steadfastly more bleak than sunny, sometimes all we feel like doing is rugging up and hibernating for a while, right? Unfortunately, this could be setting up problems later on! With this in mind, here are some things we need to […]
READ MOREHow can we help our elderly Mum or Dad to become more motivated to move?
Robert is one of TPC’s clients. He has just had his 80th birthday – go Robert! Robert would usually love to get down to his local club and celebrate with his family and friends, but this year he has been feeling a bit reluctant to do so. Over the past few months, Robert has noticed […]
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