A Mature Approach to Staying Active

The 'Mature Approach to Staying Active' Poster and Brochure are part of the Ambassador for Ageing's positive ageing message.

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People who are healthy and physically active throughout their lives, especially as they age, are less likely to need health and aged care services in later life.

Evidence shows that participation in a wide range of activities, as well as exercise is important in ensuring health in later years. It’s also well known that Australians are living longer but that more and more are becoming affected by chronic diseases, most of which can be prevented or minimised by better health management.

Regular physical activity is not only good for your body and mind but it builds muscle and helps to manage weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, pain and bone and joint problems such as arthritis and osteoporosis. It can also reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, some cancers and help to prevent falls and injury. Of course, being fit and active also means that should you become ill or injured your recovery will be aided. Thirty minutes a day is all you need to keep your heart, lungs, muscles and bones in good working order.

It really doesn’t matter what you do, the important thing is to be active. To find out more information view the 'Mature Approach to Staying Active' Poster and Brochure below. Both publications can be ordered at no cost from National Mailing & Marketing on (02) 6269 1000.

The Staying Active poster with Noeline doing Tai Chi exersises

The 'Mature Approach to Staying Active' Poster (PDF 241 KB)

The 'Mature Approach to Staying Active' Brochure (PDF 431 KB)