Year: 2017
World Heart Day: preventing heart disease and promoting healthier living
Written by Stannah
“Listen to your heart.” It’s a phrase we hear a lot. It might be your favourite line from a classic romantic comedy or sound advice delivered to you by a cherished loved one. Regardless of where you first encountered the phrase, the idea that our hearts are central to who we are as people has […]
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8 Tips to help seniors safely use Social Media
Written by Stannah
According to a study published by Statista, in 2020, over 3.6 billion people worldwide were actively using social media. From Facebook to Twitter, Instragram and beyond, and especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, social media became a way for us to be able to keep in touch with family and friends, read the latest news or […]
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Happy Retirement – Make the most out of life
Written by Stannah
Age is just a number and retirement is now considered by many to be the “golden age” of adulthood. As life expectancy increases, having a happy retirement is now more important than ever. This is perhaps unsurprising, as retirees finally find themselves with sufficient free time to pursue those interests that most excite and stimulate […]
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Knee pain: know the symptoms, causes and prevention measures
Written by Stannah
When you, or someone you know, experience severe knee pain caused either by knee injury or osteoarthritic disease or even Rheumatoid Arthritis, you’ll know how distressing and painful it can be walking 200 yards to the grocery store, complete your everyday activities, getting in and out of the bath or walk up and down the […]
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Yoga for seniors: benefits and gentle routines for an active life
Written by Stannah
While it’s not possible to completely minimize all the effects that ageing has in our body, there’s plenty that can be done to lessen its impact. For many, Yoga is the answer. The desire to age in place has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly among the ageing Baby Boomer generation. While the ambition […]
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7 Ways to Stay Healthy in Winter
Written by Stannah
If you were a character in the epic TV show Game of Thrones, you would feel a chill in your bones at the words ‘Winter is Coming’. But because you’re Australian, you may even welcome the winter season after the long and hot summer. The truth is that Australians are lucky in that our climate […]
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Fall Prevention with Proper Senior Footwear
Written by Stannah
While much of the discussion around fall prevention focuses in avoiding obstacles, it is important to look at footwear and analyse how they can increase the risk of falling, especially important among seniors. As a child, we often desired shoes with bright colours and bold designs. A new pair of shoes may have made us […]
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Aging and Technology: preventing Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Written by Stannah
As the world’s population is getting older, Aging and Technology are pressing themes, and since technological devices are advancing faster than many of us could have ever imagined. Self-driving cars and virtual reality headsets have adapted from science-fiction to reality right in front of our eyes. These rapid changes may intimidate some seniors, as new […]
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