Keeping Older Adults Well at Home
General practice plays a crucial role in supporting older adults to remain well and independent at home. There is a range of healthy ageing resources available to GP practices and patients. Get Healthy NSW – Free Phone
Active and Healthy NSW Exercise Directory This is your best resource for finding local exercise programs. Simply search by location and radius, then print the results for your patients. Listings from a range of providers include strength and balance, tai chi, dance, walking groups, and falls prevention programs. Your allied health teams can also promote their physical activity programs for free. Visit: www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au Healthy Ageing Online Learning Older adults can learn about healthy eating, staying active, and falls prevention from the comfort of home. The online learning modules and exercise videos, are accessible anytime, allowing participants to progress at their own pace–no registration required! Visit–Healthy Ageing Online All this information, as well as clinical tools and much more are available in the Sydney North Health Pathways. If you have any questions, contact the NSLHD Healthy Ageing Team: nslhd-healthpromotion@health.nsw.gov.au
Coaching Service for Older Adults This service has expanded to support older adults (65+) and patients from Chinese communities. More bilingual coaches from other language backgrounds are being added. Phone coaches have been trained by experts in geriatrics to provide personalised support for older people. Coaches will support participants with physical and social wellbeing goals, connecting them to resources to stay well and independent at home. How to refer: • Self-referral: Call 1300 806 258 or visit Get Healthy NSW. • Clinician-only referral line: Call 9171 4617 or refer via Get Healthy NSW for Health Professionals. • Order free resources here: Free Resources » Get Healthy NSW
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