Physical exercise is essential for maintaining good blood flow to the brain and may encourage new brain cell growth and survival, according to experts from Dementia Australia. The information below provided by Dementia Australia outlines the role that physical exercise can play in reducing the risk of developing dementia and the benefits it offers to people with dementia. It is…
The Southern Plus Health and Wellness Centre in East Fremantle will soon be expanding its range of exercise classes to include Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a low-impact form of exercise that incorporates slow, gentle and tranquil movements for keeping your mind and body healthy. Commonly recognised as one of the best forms of exercise to increase balance, stability…
Physical exercise is essential for maintaining good blood flow to the brain and may encourage new brain cell growth and survival. Rejane Le Grange, SCC’s Dementia Services Manager said physical exercise is an important component of a care plan for clients living with dementia “As part of our commitment to the overall health and wellbeing of our clients we encourage…
Balance is important for maintaining postural stability and thus for the avoidance of falls. Balance exercises should include multi-tasks situations which require the body to perform many activities of daily living; such as walking downstairs while having a conversation or stepping over an obstacle while carrying shopping bags. Besides balance, muscle strength/power is also important for activities of…
Dementia is a chronic disease that impacts over 400,000 people nationally. Over 50% of people living in residential care are living with dementia. Researchers around the world have proven, that one of the most effective ways to live a long healthy life is by exercising regularly. Matt Osman, Exercise Physiologist from the Vario Clinic, Edith Cowan University, …
Winter is the time of year when most of us want to stay indoors, but it is important to keep the body and mind sharp by staying active. Learn more about five activities that you and your senior loved one can safely enjoy together throughout the winter season. Exercise is important for your health. The National Institute of Aging recommends that you…
Researchers around the world have proven, that one of the most effective ways to live a long healthy life is by exercising regularly. Conversely, people who don’t exercise are at higher risk for many different kinds of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Inactivity can also worsen arthritis symptoms, increase lower-back pain and lead to depression…
In recent years, there has been a greater focus on the importance of physical activity to enable cancer patients to function normally and to enhance their quality of life. There is growing evidence that a physically active lifestyle protects against the development of colon cancer, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and prostate cancer. In recent years, a number of…
Exercise physiology is medical science that uses exercise to treat health conditions. It is proven that exercising and starting to move more can help improve any health condition with benefits including lifting your mood, improving memory, regulating blood sugar, enhancing circulation, helping prevent falls, strengthening your heart health, lungs and protects your joints and bones and can even increase your…
On January 1st as the calendar rolled over to the New Year, many of us rolled out of bed with a New Year’s resolution to go with it. Resolutions are a positive way to improve aspects of one’s life, with weight loss and exercising more being some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions we strive for. For seniors,…
