Physical activity for seniors

The Victorian Government provides information around the benefits of physical activity for seniors.

On this page you will find content on:

  1. The physical decline of older age
  2. Common myths
  3. Other barriers to exercise
  4. Benefits to the older body
  5. Getting active
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Risk factors for dementia

Reduce your risk of dementia. Your brain is your most valuable asset. Being brain healthy is relevant at any age, whether you are young, old or in between. However, it is particularly important once you reach middle age as Read more

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Well for Life – A healthy approach to ageing

This booklet is for older people who want to follow a healthy approach to ageing in their everyday lives. In Australia the number of people over 65 is growing quickly. Many people lead full and productive lives well into Read more

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Decade of healthy ageing: baseline report

The Baseline Report for the Decade of Healthy Ageing 2021-2030 addresses five issues: 1. Introduces Healthy Ageing, the Decade’s actions and enablers, and a pathway to accelerate impact by 2030. 2. Where are we in 2020? The report provides Read more

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