Healthy Ageing

It’s never too late to exercise

Participating in regular physical activity works wonders for our physical and mental health. It improves our strength, balance and coordination, reducing our risk of falls and helping us maintain our independence.

It gives us more energy, and prevents or delays diseases such as heart disease, diabetes or osteoporosis. It can also improve our cognitive function (how our brain works), with studies showing regular exercise reduces the risk of dementia.

In addition to the mental health benefits of physical activity, joining an exercise class or program also helps us make social connections and avoid feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Despite this, you may be thinking you’re too old to begin exercising or it’s too early to start thinking about maintaining good balance.

Well, remember, it’s never too late to exercise. Anybody can do it, no matter what your age or ability. And it’s never too early to do strength and balance exercise to reduce our risk of falling.

Falls are Preventable videos

The following clips are from our Falls Are Preventable DVD. The videos look at the risk factors for falls and what action can be taken to help prevent a fall. These include medication, physical activity, eyesight, footwear, balance, home hazards, public safety and nutrition.

You can request a copy of the DVD by emailing us via the link below. Alternatively, watch any of the individual chapters below.