Healthy Ageing

Healthy Ageing

The Health Promotion Service coordinates healthy ageing programs across SWSLHD, including Stepping On and Healthy and Active for Life Online.

Stepping On

Stepping On is a FREE 7-week falls prevention program for older adults in SWSLHD. The program provides information on how to reduce the risk of falling and maximise independence at home. Stepping on is delivered in English and other languages across the district.

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What is involved?

  • One 2-hour session per week for 7 weeks.
  • Talks from experts on falls prevention topics.
  • Gentle group exercise to improve strength and balance.

Who can join?

  • People aged 65 years and over, or Aboriginal people aged 45 years and over, who have a fear of falling or have recently fallen.
  • Participants must reside in SWSLHD and be living at home.
  • Participants must be able to walk independently or with a walking stick.
  • Stepping On is NOT suitable for people with dementia or neuromuscular conditions.

 

For more information or to register for

Stepping On, call 1800 255 774

or visit activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/so

 

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Healthy and Active for Life Online

Healthy and Active for Life Online is a FREE 10-week healthy lifestyle and home exercise program for older adults living in SWSLHD. The program provides information on various topics, including healthy eating and physical activity, and is designed to help older adults make small, sustainable changes that will improve their health.

What is involved?

  • Access to weekly online healthy lifestyle modules.
  • Access to 2 online exercise programs.
  • Weekly handouts and an exercise manual.
  • Telephone support to maintain motivation.

Who can join?

  • People aged 60 years and over, or Aboriginal people aged 45 years and over, who are not currently participating in regular physical activity.
  • People with access to a computer or tablet with internet.
  • Participants must be able to walk independently or with a walking stick.
  • Participants must be able to do gentle exercise (a medical clearance may be required).

For more information or to register for

Healthy and Active for Life Online, visit activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au

or visit activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au

Physical Activity and Falls Prevention Resources

Active & Healthy Website

The Active & Healthy website provides information and resources on physical activity and falls prevention with links to local exercise programs and home exercise videos. 

Visit the Active & Healthy website to find a local exercise program.

Order your free copy of the Staying Active and on your Feet Booklet to falls-proof yourself and your home.

Clinical Excellence Commission

The Clinical Excellence Commission has links to best-practice guidelines for hospitals, community and residential aged care. Flyers, posters and brochures are also available, offering consumers further information on issues such as home safety, home exercises, vision and medications which impact the older person's risk of falling.

Visit the Clinical Excellence Commission on: http://www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/programs/falls-prevention

More information
Contact the Health Promotion Service on 02 8738 5911 or email SWSLHD-SteppingOn@health.nsw.gov.au