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Follow the links below to find information about exercise, sports and fitness for older people.
Reviewed September 2008
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Healthy ageing - stay physically active
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Better Health Channel
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Physical activity (exercise) can help older people maintain independence, recover from illness and reduce their risk of disease. Muscle mass and bone strength can be improved with regular exercise. Walking, swimming, dancing and cycling are all good forms of exercise which can also be sociable. Weight training can also be useful.
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May 2009
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Gardening for seniors
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Better Health Channel
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Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits for seniors or older people. Garden beds, equipment and tools can be modified so older people can create a garden that is interesting, accessible and productive. Gardening provides exercise, enjoyment and fresh food. Avoid falls, wear good sun protection and store garden equipment safely.
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Mar 2009
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Rehabilitation for older people in long-term care
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Rehabilitation treatments may be effective in improving the physical condition of older people in long-term care. In 1997 the number of over-65 year olds constituted 6.6% of the world's population, and this is predicted to increase to 10% by 2025. It i...
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Jan 2009
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Physical activity programs for persons with dementia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Few trials examined these important outcomes. In addition, family caregiver outcomes and use of health care services were not reported in any of the included studies. There is some evidence that physical activity delays the onset of dementia in healthy ...
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Jul 2008
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Vision loss - sport
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Better Health Channel
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Vision loss may prevent a person from enjoying their usual sporting activities. However, a sedentary and house-bound lifestyle can lead to a variety of problems, such as overweight and obesity, mobility difficulties and loneliness. Many sports can be adapted to suit people who are blind or have low vision including bike riding, cricket, golf, horse-riding, lawn bowls, tennis and swimming.
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Jun 2008
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Walking tips
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Better Health Channel
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Walking is an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities. Start your walking program gradually, increasing length and pace as you get used to it. These tips will help you prepare and get organised so that regular walking becomes a part of your lifestyle.
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May 2008
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Australian Government 2008-09 Health and Ageing Portfolio Budget Statements
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The 2008-09 Health and Ageing Portfolio Budget Statements informs Senators and Members of Parliament of the proposed allocation of resources to Government outcomes and outputs, by agencies within the portfolio.
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May 2008
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Getting a good night's sleep
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NSW Department of Health
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As you get older you need less sleep. However, here are some tips to help you sleep.
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Oct 2007
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Exercise for improving balance in older people
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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A decrease in ability to maintain balance may be associated with an increased risk of falling. In older adults, falls often lead to injury, loss of independence, associated illness and early death. The objective of this review is to present the best evi...
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Jul 2007
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Brain health in old age
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myDr
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Find out which strategies can help you keep your brain active and your memory sharp into old age.
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Apr 2007
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Exercise for acutely hospitalised older medical patients
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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For older patients who are admitted to hospital, exercise sessions may not lead to any difference in function, harms, length of stay in hospital or whether they go home or to a nursing home or other care facility. For older patients who are admitted to ho...
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Nov 2006
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Healthy ageing in your fifties
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myDr
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Five things you can do to fight the effects of ageing in your fifties.
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Oct 2006
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Arthritis: why exercise can help seniors
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myDr
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Many people assume that arthritis is only associated with old age and, although other forms of the condition that are just as debilitating affect children and young adults, osteoarthritis is the one that commonly affects older people.
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Jul 2006
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Home versus center based physical activity programs in older adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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What is the difference between exercise programmes at home or at a center? Why research whether one is better than the other?Active living benefits the health of people 50 years and older. One of the important benefits is being able to do your everyday ...
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Nov 2004
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Ageing
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myDr
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In Western society the over 65s are the most rapidly expanding age group.
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Oct 2004
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