Activities for Seniors in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs
Keeping an active body and mind as you enter the senior years helps you maintain independence, reduces the risk of disease, and increases emotional wellbeing. Whether you love to explore the great outdoors, get your fill of delicious foods, or want to spend more time with the grandchildren, there’s no shortage of things to do […]
Hobbies to Pick Up When You Retire
As a senior, it is especially important to maintain one’s mental and physical health. As you enter your 60’s, a whole new world of possibilities and opportunities arise that are designed to do just that. For some, retiring can mean the end of an academic or financial career. For others, it means the start of […]
How Seniors Can Keep Cool This Summer
Extreme heat can affect seniors more than others. Living alone, chronic medical problems and even medications can exacerbate the risk of heart-related illnesses due to the rise in temperature. There are many reasons for this, for example their bodies don’t effectively adjust to higher temperatures, and they’re also more likely to be dehydrated. Furthermore, some […]
10 Fun Activities to Keep the Grandchildren Entertained This Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re wondering how you’re going to make the most out of your precious time with the grandchildren, you’ve come to the right place. To make this holiday season fun for everyone, there are plenty of ideas you can try that involve fun, creativity, food, and bonding. Here […]
Preparing for Retirement in Melbourne
Travelling, enjoying new hobbies, spending time with family and socialising with friends. These are probably the most common ideas people look forward to when retiring in Melbourne. Because most retirement is still years away for most, getting prepared for retirement is often left until the last few years of your working career. Like the super […]
The Benefits of Art Therapy for Seniors
As we get older, finding activities that continue to stimulate our mind, and improve our mental, social, and physical health is crucial. Art therapy is an activity that has been thoroughly researched and connected to better physical health outcomes, less use of medication, reduced falls, lower rates of depression and loneliness, as well as higher […]
Keeping Seniors Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
Every year when the cold and flu season rolls around, we should all take extra precautions in keeping healthy and free from sickness. Especially for seniors aged 65 and over, the effects of developing a cold or flu can be a lot more serious because we have weaker immune systems. Learning how to prevent and […]
Out of the Box Activities for The Elderly
By the time we reach our mid-60s, most people will feel as if it’s their time to relax and kick off their work boots. But with so much extra time to fill and the sudden loss of a career, some might find it overwhelming to fill their day with stimulating and emotionally engaging games for […]
How Dancing a Little Jig Can Help Prevent Osteoporosis
Everyone loves a little dance, whether it’s out in a social setting or just by yourself in the comfort of your home. While many think that dancing is purely for fun, it’s a great way to stay active in an engaging and freeing way. Dancing will work to strengthen your muscles and also build flexibility […]
How to Spot Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is more than a little hazy memory here and there as we get older. It’s a brain disorder that significantly affects a person’s ability to recall, memorise, reason and think critically over time. Once the disease has entered its more advanced stages, it can also cause a person to behave unpredictably and prevent […]