Exercise for Older People

Follow the links below to find information about exercise, sports and fitness for older people.

Reviewed September 2009

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Title:   Vision loss - sport
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Arthritis: why exercise can help seniors - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Heart health program
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
Description:   The Heart Health Program aims to help you increase your physical health and wellbeing through practical exercise, nutrition and lifestyle management support.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Media release. Healthy active ageing in Adelaide
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   On 2 July, the Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, and the Member for Kingston, Amanda Rishworth, joined residents at Grandview Court in Trott Park for a game of bowls on their Nintendo Wii.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   70s plus: a time for you
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   This is the time for some of those activities you have always wanted to do. Join a club, take up art, enjoy some concerts, or as some people do, try something wild like hot air ballooning. Plan some trips. Volunteering is a great way to help people and make new friends.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   40s to 50s: nutrition
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   It is important now, more than ever, to have a healthy diet and to be physically active. Recent studies have shown that many Australian women in their 50s do not meet the Australian Dietary Guidelines
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Healthy ageing - stay physically active
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Physical activity
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
Description:   Physical activity: This page is about physical activity and its benefits.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Gardening for seniors
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Recommendations on physical activity for health for older Australians
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Physical activity is important for health and wellbeing. This page outlines the five physical activity recommendations for older Australians.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Media release. First physical activity recommendations for older Australians
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   For the first time, the Australian Government has developed physical activity recommendations specifically for older Australians.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Rehabilitation for older people in long-term care
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   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...
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Walking tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Australian Government 2008-09 Health and Ageing Portfolio Budget Statements
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   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.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Physical activity and enhanced fitness to improve cognitive function in older people without known cognitive impairment
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Physical activity is beneficial for healthy ageing. It may also help maintain good cognitive function in older age. Aerobic activity improves cardiovascular fitness, but it is not known whether this sort of fitness is necessary for improved cognitive fu...
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Physical activity programs for persons with dementia
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   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 ...
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Progressive resistance strength training for improving physical function in older adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Older people generally lose muscle strength as they age. This reduction in muscle strength and associated weakness means that older people are more likely to have problems carrying out their daily activities and to fall. Progressive resistance training ...
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Getting a good night's sleep
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   As you get older you need less sleep. However, here are some tips to help you sleep.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Exercise for improving balance in older people
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   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...
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Brain health in old age - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out which strategies can help you keep your brain active and your memory sharp into old age.
Date:   Apr 2007
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