A Border program that aims to enhance older people’s physical and mental abilities is looking for participants 60 years and over.
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Healthy ageing is more than increasing the number of life-years without disability
- Dr Melissa Nott
Ageing Well, being conducted by Charles Sturt University academics, will provide access to occupational therapists, podiatrists and physiotherapists who will be supporting the students.
Ten weeks of one-hour sessions will be held in the Community Engagement and Wellness (CEW) Centre, Ellis Street, at CSU’s Thurgoona site.
Project co-ordinator and occupational therapist Melissa Nott said keeping active later in life brought incredible benefits in mental and physical well being.
“Healthy ageing is more than increasing the number of life-years without disability,” she said.
“It’s about creating an opportunity for older people to actively participate in the everyday functional tasks that give their life meaning and value.”
Dr Nott, of the CSU School of Community Health, believed working in community groups also enhanced social connection and reduced feelings of isolation for older people.
The sessions begin on Thursday, April 19.
For more information and to sign up, contact Dr Nott on (02) 6051 9246 or email ageingwell@csu.edu.au.
