Dementia Action Week
The first thing that you may think about dementia is that it’s what old people get as they become older. But did you know that it affects half a million Australians, and this is estimated to double by 2045?
Did you know that there are 4 common forms of dementia? I didn’t. 1. Alzheimer’s disease 2. Vascular dementia 3. Fontotemporal dementia 4. Lewy body disease. Read more to find out the symptoms and how you can reduce your risk of Dementia by taking better care of your body, heart and mind.
Women’s Health Week
Women’s Health Week is a fabulous opportunity to shine a light on women’s health. Day 1 - Check me out. Day 2 - Menopause matters. Day 3 - Pelvic power. Day 4 - Mind health. Day 5 Move and improve. With many resources to read and download. Please make sure that you not only read what’s available but take action for any health issues that you may have avoided for some time.
How to stay motivated to move more consistently.
We know that exercise is not only good for our body but also for our minds, yet, it’s probably one of the most difficult things to consistently do. In this blog, there are simple actionable steps you can take to make exercise a lifestyle and invest in yourself to keep exercising even when the couch is calling.
Incontinence, is it a normal part of aging?
Though it often happens that as we age, our pelvic floor weakens, it's not solely caused by aging.
Incontinence affects 38% of Australian women.
70% of people with urinary leakage do not seek advice and treatment for their problem.
It is estimated that 1.17 million Australians aged 65 years and over living in the community and 128,473 Australians in residential aged care facilities were incontinent.
The good news is, like any muscle in the body, pelvic floor muscles can be trained with regular, targeted exercise. I can show you how.
The Pelvic Floor in men - yes they have one too!
A man’s pelvic floor muscles support his bladder and bowel. The urethra (urine tube) and the anus (back passage) pass through the pelvic floor, and just like women, the pelvic floor must be kept strong to avoid little unforeseen little leaks when laughing, coughing, or sneezing.