Safe exercise at home

Information on physical activity and exercise for older people

What if I have a health problem?

It is still important to exercise even if you have a health problem. For some health problems, exercises may need to be modified to make them safe. See below for exercise resources which have been developed specifically for people who have various health problems.

Falls prevention

Stay on your feet
Website with videos, booklets and brochures about fall prevention
Falls prevention in South Australia
Information for individuals, families and health professionals about falls prevention

Osteoporosis

International Osteoporosis Foundation
Information about COVID-19 and osteoporosis

Stroke

Informme
Telehealth and exercise resources for people with stroke during the COVID-19 pandemic
Enableme
Exercise resources for people with stroke

Multiple sclerosis

MS Active Together: Move more with MS
Playlist of exercise videos

Parkinson's disease

American Parkinson Disease Association
Tips to keep moving during COVID-19

Lung conditions

Lung Foundation Australia
Tips for staying active

Arthritis

Arthritis Australia
Information about physical activity and exercise for people with arthritis

Heart conditions

Heart Foundations
Information about getting active

Mental health

Better Health
Information about physical activity and your mental health

Diabetes

Diabetes Australia
Information about exercising for people with diabetes