Steps to Better Health and Fitness | The Importance of Periodic Health Assessments 25 Health in your 60s DIY tips for a healthy 60s and beyond lifestyle • Eat a wide variety of foods from the five food groups. • Meals with friends and family is social activity you can enjoy with others if possible. Ask for help with shopping or meal preparation if you need it • Prioritise activities that keep your brain active–try Sudoku puzzles, a new language, or cards with friends • Keep active for at least 30 minutes per day by doing lower limb strengthening, weight bearing exercises and balance training to avoid trips and falls • Take a functional movement screen (FMS) with your local PTI • Book in for Your Health Check with one of the NSWPF occupational health nurses • Make socialising a priority as connection and belonging are key to wellbeing in the long term • Consume alcohol within the Australian Guidelines • Periodically review where you are at with your mental health by using an app such as HeadGear by Black Dog Institute or NSWPF eWellCheck • Engage in self-care such as mindfulness, sleep hygiene and participate in hobbies • Quit smoking and vaping (Quit Line 13 78 48) • Be sun smart to avoid skin cancers • Monitor your mental health; utilise the available support services such as EAP, a NSWPF mental health clinician, NSWPF treating psychologist, or alternatively talk to your GP about a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral to a psychologist. The NSWPF Early Access Treatment Initiative (EATI) covers the out-of-pocket cost between the Medicare rebate and an allied health professional fee Advice for everyone Keep active to prevent falls, move more and age better. Get a Bowel Screening Test. Find out how to do the home test kit and understand what your test results mean. s
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