Resilience, wellbeing and good health
In this section you will find information on resilience, wellbeing and good health.
Staying fit
- Seniors exercise in a minute videos
Source: Active Seniors Health Centre - Wellbeing SA Healthy living videos
Wellbeing SA, COTA SA and Strength for Life have developed this series of videos to allow Strength for Life participants to continue with their strength and balance exercises at home. Included are ideas on making “home equipment” as well as a focus on correct technique.
Source: COTA SA - Choose Health: Be Active – A physical activity guide for older Australians
- Australia’s physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines – tips and ideas for Older Australians (65 years and older)
- Older people – preventing falls at home
Source: Better Health Channels, Victoria State Government - Benefits of Tai Chi from Chinese Welfare Services
Source: Chinese Welfare Services of SA Inc. - Benefits of yoga for seniors
Source: Australian Seniors - 7 yoga poses you can do in a chair
Source: Healthline
Nutrition
- Healthy eating during Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions
Source: Department of Health, Government of Australia - Healthy eating over 60
Source: Health Direct - Nutrition needs when you’re over 65
Source: Better Health, Government of Victoria - Healthy Eating guide for older people living with diabetes
Source: Diabetes Australia - Healthy eating to protect your heart
Source: Heart Foundation - Australian Dietary Guidelines
Food essentials, eating well and nutrition calculators
Source: Eat for Health
Mental stimulation
- Memory training apps
Source: SA Health Library Service - Brain training apps for seniors
Source: Finder - Games for seniors
Source: Seniors online Victoria - 11 brain stimulator activities to prevent memory loss
Source: Australian seniors - Memory training apps
Source: SA Health Library Service - Brain training apps for seniors
Source: Finder - A virtual University of the 3rd age
World-first virtual University of the Third Age delivering online learning via the Internet.
Source: A Virtual University of the Third Age - U3A South Australia
Educational, creative and leisure opportunities for people over 50.
Source: University of the 3rd Age South Australia
Staying connected
- Wellbeing SA
Wellbeing SA provides South Australians and their families with valuable resources, tools and information to support improving wellbeing by staying healthy, active and connected.
Source: Wellbeing SA - The Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line
Source: Australian Government, Department of Health - Community Visitors Scheme
MCCSA runs a Community Visitors Scheme for people aged 65 or over, speaking languages other than English and who are receiving a home care package – on the waiting list for home care package or in residential care. To be connected with CVS coordinator please ring 8345 5266.
Source: Australian Government, Department of Health and MCCSA Inc. - Coping with isolation and being at home
Source: Beyond Blue - Activities for seniors in Adelaide
Source: Australian Seniors - SA Community finder
South Australia’s community information directory. Find out how you can connect with and get involved in your community
Source: SA Community - Be Connected
Be Connected is an Australian government initiative committed to increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians.
Source: Be Connected - Affects of loneliness and isolation – where to get help
Source: Health Direct