Churches of Christ - Aged Care
Healthy Ageing Program
The Healthy Ageing Program is run by older people, for older people, with the assistance of a coordinator. The program aims to encourage older people in the community to take action to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing in their retirement years.
It focuses on involving older people in making healthy decisions and ensures people receive relevant, accurate and appropriate health-related information. It offers various activities to keep the body and mind healthy. Some of these activities include:
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social get-togethers
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gentle exercise
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aqua exercise
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bus trips
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guest speakers
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games
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craft
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walk and talk.
Participants meet regularly to plan fun activities, discuss health issues and decide on directions for the program.
Funding is provided by Queensland Health and Churches of Christ Care operates this program for older people in the Balonne Shire in Western Queensland. The program is one of over 25 Healthy Ageing Programs throughout the state.
For more information please contact:
| Warrawee Aged Care Services 276-296 Alfred Street St George Q 4487 Phone: (07) 4625 3899 Fax: (07) 4625 3907 Email: care@cofcqld.com.au |
South West Qld Healthy Ageing Program |
