Walking for health Walking is a relatively simple exercise that almost everyone can do. We look into the benefits, how best to get started and where you can find your walking adventures. Read more here. Spring now upon us its a great time to get outdoors more enjoy the better weather while also helping your..Read More
Stop Ageism Ageism, as stated by the World Health Organisation, refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or oneself based on age. The many years of experience and research shows that the term ‘ageism’ is not as well known or understood as the many..Read More
Fall Prevention Checklist Anyone can have a fall, however for people aged 65 years and over, a fall can be a major health concern. Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury in older Australians. Nearly 1 in 3 older Australians have experienced a fall in the past 12 months. Of these, 1 in 5..Read More
Grandparenting Toolkit A grandparent or carer has a very special role in a childs life, and is often a cherished member of the family. However, being a grandparent can be a tough gig and a lot can be expected of grandparents nowadays. To make your role as a grandparent or carer of younger children that..Read More
Heart health Learn more about heart disease and heart health and what you can do to significantly reduce your risk , as more Australians die of heart disease than any other cause. All information sourced from The Heart Foundation – www.heartfoundation.org.au/ What is Heart Disease? Heart disease is the broad term for the conditions that..Read More
Maintaining brain health While we often talk about keeping our body healthy, we can be less focussed on actually keeping the brain healthy. It’s easy to take for granted all the things our brain does, from coordinating body movements, your feelings, maintaining memories, enabling you to keep learning and facilitating thinking and recall. As you..Read More
How to manage arthritis Arthritis is very common and affects more than 3.9 million adults and children in Australia. The good news is that there are a lot of things you can do to manage your arthritis. And many strategies that may help reduce pain and discomfort. Arthritis is an umbrella term for more than 100..Read More
Simple, everyday money saving tips One of the first steps to save money comes from cutting expenses. This can give you the breathing room you need to get rid of debt and start saving. Another crucial step is to ensure that you spend your money on things that bring you lasting value, and ensure that..Read More
Osteoporosis World Osteoporosis day is October 20th each year. This year the focus is on the risk factors that could impact bone health. We have put together some information, available at www.osteoporosis.org.au, to help spread the word and create awareness about osteoporosis and its risk factors. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that affects over..Read More
Tips for staying young We all want to stay young for as long as possible, both for our health and our appearance, read on for our top tips for staying young. Yes, genetics account for how we age, however environmental and lifestyle elements play a much larger role in an individual’s ageing process. We have..Read More
