Ageing Mind Initiative

Summaries from the Positive Ageing Series Speakers 2010

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Relaxation through horticulture

Theresa Scott

Three Message:

  1. Gardens can come in all shapes and sizes from a pot plant on your window sill to an acre patch of land
  2. According to Biophilia theory, we are not only genetically programmed to respond positively to natural environments, our emotional, intellectual and physical well-being depends upon having access to nature.
  3. There are many creative ways to include nature in your life and reap the benefits of its presence.

Find out more:

Contact Theresa Scott
Email: t.scott@psy.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 7284 or 0430 731 227

The benefits of exercise and activity

Kate Bolam & Tina Sarracino

Three Message:

  1. "Use it or lose it!" It is important to remain active even throughout later life. This will reduce physical decline and even improve some areas of physical functioning
  2. It is important to overload your body in order to see results however if you experience pain you should stop and always consult with a professional.
  3. UQ Inter-Professional Clinics offer a program called AgeFIT that provides individually prescribed exercise programs conducted in a small group environment for the over 60's.

Find out more:

Contact Program Coordinator, UQ Inter-Professional Clinics
Melinda Keynes: (07) 3346 3241
Email:

Pet therapy

Delta Society

Three Message:

  1. Dogs and other animals have natural therapeutic benefits that can reduce stress and increase well-being in older adults.
  2. Sometimes having a pet present can stimulate conversation and encourage interaction and engagement.
  3. Lots of older adults in residential aged care miss contact with animals and enjoy the opportunity to reconnect through animal visits.

Find out more:

Contact the Delta Society
0408 731 986 
Email
Visit the website

Tips on safer driving

Nancy Pachana and Emmaline Falconer

Three Message:

  1. Healthy older drivers are one of the safer driving populations due to their level of experience.
  2. The ability to scan for hazards is one of the biggest predictors of safe driving
  3. In Queensland, Tail Gating is the most common bad driving behaviour

Find out more:

Contact Emmaline Falconer
Email:

Healthy and delicious cooking demonstration

Glen Barratt and Dr Olivia Wright

Three Message:

  1. Cooking needs to be both mentally stimulating and exciting as well as delicious
  2. Experiment with bright colours in your food
  3. Use fresh ingredients

To visit the recipes from the cooking demonstration click here.

 

Innovations in the home

LifeTec

Three Message:

  1. LifeTec Queensland is a leading provider of information, consultation, and education on assistive technology that can help individuals improve their quality of life and remain independent
  2. LifeTec is an unbiased, free service available to the public
  3. Consultations are free and we are happy to talk about the range of assistive technology available to you.

Find out more:

Phone: 07 3552 9000 or 1300 885 886
Email:
Visit the website

The joys of being a grandparent

James Kirby

Three Message:

  1. Grand parenting is a role unique to parenting
  2. Sometimes it can be difficult to provide advice to first time parents as a grandparent. This process needs to be handled carefully and negotiated.
  3. There are untold rewards to being a grandparent.

Find out more:

Contact James Kirby
Email:
Phone: +61 7 3365 8870

Positive thinking equals positive ageing

Zoe Barnett

Three Message:

  1. Attitudes have been shown to effect memory, emotional health, physical functioning , diet and exercise, so try and have a positive one
  2. Savouring moments and practicing mindfulness can improve your attitude and help you achieve a positive frame of mind.
  3. Mindfulness can be practiced at anytime, anywhere

Find out more:

Contact Zoë Barnett
Phone: 3346 9857 or 0417 44 77 24
Email: zoebarne@psy.uq.edu.au