Is it possible to delay the onset of dementia and if so, are there things we can do to help us reduce the risk of the disease? There are seven key risk factors that can be modified to prevent dementia onset and three non-modifiable risk factors that cannot be altered. The risk factors that cannot […]
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 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! […]
READ MOREHow to speak to and treat our elderly parents when they have dementia
Caring for an elderly parent with dementia can be challenging. All of us want to be treated with respect and dignity and this is how we should treat our Mum or Dad if they are diagnosed with dementia and gradually go through the three different stages of the disease. Dementia affects each person differently with […]
READ MORETIPS & EXERCISES: How to improve the posture of our elderly Mums and Dads
“Mum/dad seems to stoop over when walking with their frame. Can anything be done to improve their posture?” As our parents age, we may notice changes in their posture and mobility, particularly when it comes to walking. One common concern is the “stooped-over” posture often seen when elderly individuals use a walking frame or walker. […]
READ MOREHow physiotherapy can help with headaches and neck pain
Recurrent headache is one of the most common ailments, and if you have experienced it you’ll know how much it can interfere with your everyday life and significantly affect your mood. But did you know that one of the most common types of headache – known as cervicogenic headache – is actually related to neck […]
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 […]
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