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 MOREWalking with confidence: How TPC helped Angela realise her dream of getting back to Greece
Being able to walk confidently is often a big factor in an older person’s ability to do the things they love. It is not just the physical loss of mobility that people experience as they age, but a loss of confidence in their mobility, too. These things are often closely linked and can exacerbate each […]
READ MOREA practical guide to safe and enjoyable walking for Aussie seniors
As we age, staying active becomes increasingly important for our overall well-being. Yet, it’s not uncommon to face barriers like low confidence, lack of motivation, or simply not knowing where to start. Enter the simple yet powerful solution: walking. Tailored to the needs of those over 65, walking is a low-impact exercise that packs a […]
READ MOREHow to improve leg flexibility: 5 small things you can do today
You may associate being flexible with prima ballerinas and gymnasts, but did you know that, even as we age, everyone can work on improving their leg flexibility? So, what is flexibility? Flexibility is the joint’s ability to be moved through an unrestricted ‘range of motion’ (this refers to how far you can move or stretch […]
READ MORELife with Parkinson’s: how physiotherapy can help
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain that responsible for body movement. When working with seniors who have Parkinson’s, TPC’s physios focus on helping to reduce symptoms involved and, in doing so, improve our clients’ quality of life for as long as possible. Treating the symptoms of Parkinson’s […]
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 MOREHow to modify the 7 risk factors of dementia
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 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 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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