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We have just started a GoFundMe page to raise money to make a home exercise video for older people. Our goal is to make this available online to everyone - for no cost. FREE!
Please share with your networks, we owe this to our older population, we need collective action for success!
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COVID-19 - Home isolation - Support older people organized by Active Ageing Australia
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Funds are urgently needed to enable Active Ageing Austr...COVID-19 ISOLATION & INACTIVITY
Concerns for older people
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is predicted to spread into the community in Australia in the near future.
• Older people are at the greatest risk.
• Home quarantine and social distancing techniques are being used to contain spread of infection.
• This will mean that older people will not participate in their usual community based activities; socialising, sport, recreation, gym, exercise classes, even walking.
• Fear, isolation and inactivity will have immediate negative effects on older people's mental health, physical health, and wellbeing.
• Lack of use quickly causes muscle strength to decrease - within 48 hours muscle mass diminishes 1 – 3% each day.
It is important that we support homebound older people to stay physically active. If not, we will see increases in frailty, falls and dependence. Health authorities recommend to eat healthy foods, and continue to exercise while isolated.
Active Ageing Australia has a range of resources to help older people exercise at home.
COVID-19 ISOLATION ISSUES FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Take action now to PREVENT THE EFFECTS OF INACTIVITY while homebound with our MOVING FOR LIFE YOUR WAY home exercise programs.
In 2003, following the outbreak of the SARS virus in response to the issues affecting older people, Active Ageing Australia was commissioned by the Commonwealth Government to research, develop and deliver a book to support older people to exercise at home. This book has now become relevant again.
Recently updated as “Moving For Life Your Way”, it contains easy to understand, graded, evidence based home exercises with safety precautions and comprehensive information about staying physically active and exercising at home.
Older people withdrawing from their usual physical activities will experience immediate muscle loss. THIS CAN BE PREVENTED.
Organisations should support people to stay physically active while at home.
For the sake of our high risk, older population who are faced with potential isolation and quarantine, PLEASE SHARE this information.
Buy online or email us admin@activeageing.org.au to discuss bulk purchases. Call us on 8423 0960.
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Moving for Life Your Way - Home Exercises | Active Ageing Australia
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Moving for Life Your Way - an evidence-based home exerc...Our new shipment of Moving for Life Your Way books has arrived! Our first print run was so popular we have had to double it this time. Thanks to all of the organisations who are using the book to support their physical activity programs. Back orders will be shipped this week.
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A new research study showing more reasons why physical activity is important for older adults.
www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-11/strength-training-can-protect-brain-from-degeneration/11955646
Australian researchers show why pumping iron can help people at risk of Alzheimer's
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A study shows for the first time that strength training...The Active Ageing Australia office will be closed for the holiday break from 5pm Wednesday 18th of December until Tuesday 13th of January.
We would like to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and
New Year!
We are proud to announce the launch of our new online learning portal with courses and webinars for those supporting well-being in the community, aged care, recreation and sport, local government, health and fitness.
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Our CEO Melanie Smith will be MC at the City of Unley's 'Get Set for Summer' free information session. Details can be found by visiting the event page - www.eventbrite.com.au/e/get-set-for-summer-be-prepared-for-the-summer-heat-tickets-74924801097TOWN HALL TALKS are a series of free panel events focusing on the needs of people 50+
Our first talk ‘GET SET FOR SUMMER’ provides free information to help you plan for a healthy safe summer for yourself and those you care about, including your beloved pets! Learn about hydration and nutrition during the summer, pet care in the heat, skin safety and planning for emergencies.
Wednesday 20 November, 1pm to 3pm, Unley Town Hall. Bookings via townhalltalksunley.eventbrite.com.au
'Come and Try' special offer to celebrate the official launch of Moving for Life Your Way.
Register one person and get one free* - for Moving for Life Your Way Adelaide workshops until the end of 2019. Simply add the second persons name into the comments section on your registration.
Active Ageing Australia Membership discounts still apply.
*Free registration does not include Moving for Life Your Way book, available for purchase at a reduced price on the day.
Check out our calendar for dates.
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Training Calendar | Active Ageing Australia
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Check for upcoming Active Ageing Australia training dat...New training dates available on our workshop calendar, including our newest workshop based on our popular book, Moving for Life Your Way, where you will learn how to effectively support older people to exercise safely to improve balance, strength, flexibility and joint mobility.
The program also focuses on the benefits of physical activity, how to better understand and support positive behaviour change, and the importance of the Australian Physical Activity Recommendations.
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Training Calendar | Active Ageing Australia
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Membership has many advantages for organisations and individuals working with older adults - stay informed and receive generous training discounts.
Our new membership options give you multiple ways to promote yourself, your events and services through our website (news posts, calendar events and membership directory) as well as to our large database and the active ageing community.
So who are Active Ageing
and what do we do?
Active Ageing Australia is a registered Charity promoting physical activity for a lifetime of health and well-being. Physical activity enriches our lives by supporting our ability to maintain independent, healthy lifestyles, and participate in and contribute to the community.