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Follow the links below to find information about exercise, sports and fitness for older people.
Reviewed September 2008
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Vision loss - sport
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jun 2008
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Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service: Heart health for Vietnam veterans
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Commonwealth Department of Veterans' Affairs
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The VVCS Heart Health Program seeks to promote health and wellbeing. It is a lifestyle enhancement program providing groups of a minimum of 10-15 Vietnam veterans with access to structured and supervised cardiovascular fitness training, supported by educational seminars.
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Healthy ageing - stay physically active
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Better Health Channel
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Estimates suggest that up to half of the physical decline associated with old age may be due to lack of physical activity. Factors such as muscle mass and bone strength can be improved with regular exercise.
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Mar 2008
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Home versus center based physical activity programs in older adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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What is the difference between exercise programmes at home or at a center? Why research whether one is better than the other?Active living benefits the health of people 50 years and older. One of the important benefits is being able to do your everyday ...
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Nov 2004
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Ageing
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myDr
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In Western society the over 65s are the most rapidly expanding age group.
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Oct 2004
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Don't fall for it. Falls can be prevented!
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The booklet is aimed at community dwelling older people and their families and carers.
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Jan 2004
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Exercise for acutely hospitalised older medical patients
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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For older patients who are admitted to hospital, exercise sessions may not lead to any difference in function, harms, length of stay in hospital or whether they go home or to a nursing home or other care facility. For older patients who are admitted to ho...
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Nov 2006
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Exercise for improving balance in older people
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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...
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Jul 2007
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Arthritis: why exercise can help seniors
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myDr
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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.
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Jul 2006
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Physical exercise for sleep problems in adults aged 60+
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Sleep problems become more common with age, affect quality of life for individuals and their families, and can increase healthcare costs. Older people are often prescribed a range of drugs for their health problems (including with sleep) many of which ...
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Aug 2002
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Walking tips
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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May 2008
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Activity for older adults
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Nutrition Australia
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Just as it is known that the continuation of relatively high levels of intellectual activity is linked with the maintenance of cognitive skills in older age, so too is the importance of exercise to continue the physical fitness of our body.
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Nov 2003
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Progressive resistance strength training for physical disability in older people
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Older people who have weak muscles are more likely to have problems carrying out their daily activities and to fall. With PRT, people exercise their muscles against a force or resistance and as this resistance is increased as the person becomes stronger...
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Dec 2002
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Physical activity
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Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Physical activity helps prevent the development of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, osteoporosis, colon cancer, obesity and injury prevention.It is recommended that you aim to take part in 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, such as a brisk walk on most days of the week
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Gardening for seniors
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Better Health Channel
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Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits for seniors. Garden beds, equipment and tools can be modified so older people can create a garden that is interesting, accessible and productive.
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Feb 2007
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