OCTOBER 2013 Life Care Active News for active men and women 55+
Welcome to Life Care Active! It has been a busy few months here at Life Care Active. We have introduced monthly health seminars for you and the general public to attend free of charge. We also welcome Ann Buchan a Neuro-Physiotherapist to the Life Care Active team. We have updated our timetable to make way for additional classes, so make sure you collect one from reception. As the sun starts to shine and Christmas is just around the corner, we encourage you to remember to be active, every day. Miles Lunde – Manager
Health seminars prove popular
Strength for Life Classes Introducing 2 new classes: Mondays at 7.30am in Studio 2 Wednesdays at 9.15am in Studio 2
has a unique health profile, with individual food likes and dislikes, and different family/social situations. She will take all of this into account when creating a healthy eating plan to suit your needs.
Our inaugural health seminar in September, on the topic Bone and Joint health, provided by our Dietitian Lisa Ansell was well attended. Studio one was full, with over 25 people turning up for the event.
Lisa is experienced in the dietary management of most health conditionsincluding heart conditions, cholesterol, diabetes, and bowel conditions. Phone us today on 8168 7600 to secure your appointment.
The audience enjoyed a Q&A session with Lisa on issues around nutrition for osteoporosis and arthritis. Lisa is available now for appointments to assist you to meet your dietary goals.
We were pleased to reward the attendees with a $20 voucher to use on any new service with Life Care Active. We encourage clients to RSVP for these events as whilst they are free, we do have a limit on the number of places available. Turn over the page to see what seminars we are running in the coming months.
Lisa aims to promote sustainable, positive health changes. Everyone
Our aim is to help you make the most of every day, gaining strength, fitness and mobility to truly be ‘active’ every day.
Physiotherapy Podiatry Nutrition and Dietetics
Tai Chi
Massage Therapy
Parkinsons Groups
If you haven’t been to a Strength for Life class before, we encourage you to do so.
Pilates
Occupational Therapy
Balance Programs
Strength for Life is a progressive strength training session offered as individual programs performed in a group setting.
Walking Groups
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Classes
Personal Training
Strength for Life
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Staff Profile NICOLE BITTER – Occupational Therapist Do you have difficulty, or know someone who has difficulty with: Everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, household tasks or community activities? Managing stress and pain associated with a chronic condition, including arthritis, diabetes or Parkinson’s Disease? Frequently falling or is at risk of having a fall? My role as an Occupational Therapist is to empower people to overcome limitations and to maximize their strengths and skills to assist them to participate in everyday tasks and activities independently and safely. I have enjoyed working as an Occupational Therapist for the past 7 years, with people of varying ages, helping them to achieve maximum
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We are working with Councils to spread the message about being active. Life Care Active was pleased to receive a small grant from the Onkaparinga Council to provide two senior fitness field days in October. These will be run at our southern satellite services in Reynella - at 278 Old South Road. Thursday October 17: 9am - 12pm Thursday October 31: 12pm - 4pm
Events Calendar Beyond Maturity Blues seminar Life Care Active, Payneham Tuesday 15 October
The month of November is... MOvember - changing the face of men’s health Nationwide events are scheduled, to find out more, call 1300 476 966
World Diabetes Day Thursday 14 November australiandiabetescouncil.com
Sports, Fitness & Health Festival Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December
Metabolic Sydnrome seminar Life Care Active, Payneham Monday 16 November
Footwear for Fitness seminar Life Care Active, Payneham Monday 16 December You can book a personal consultation with one of our specialists to help choose the right program to meet your needs.
Just call us on 08 8168 7600 Bookings are essential.
We hope to enable up to 30 individuals to have a free seniors fitness test. We will then provide them with information about appropriate opportunities to be active in the local area. Our partners COTA, Active Ageing and the Heart Foundation are all supporting this free event so pass on the word if you know anyone in the area who would like to participate. Healthy snacks and a goodie bag will be given to those who attend. If you’d like to know more, please call reception on 8168 7600 and ask to speak to Jude Lowe. We hope to see you there!
lifecareactive.org.au PAY N E H A M R O A D LAMBERT ROAD
Dietitian Exercise Classes Massage Occupational Therapy Personal Training Physiotherapy Pilates Podiatry
Free Fitness Tests in the month of October
230 Payneham Road Payneham 5070 South Australia Phone 08 8168 7600 Fax 08 8336 2788 active@lifecare.org.au