Keeping you Well @ Heart
One in 6 people in Australia live with cardiovascular disease . During Heart Week ( 6 – 12 May ) and every week , our Cardiac Rehab Nurse Dianne and team encourage people to get a health heart check and never miss a beat !
Our new 8-week Cardiac Rehabilitation Program , Well @ Heart , is open for people who have heart problems or are recovering from surgery .
Join us every Wednesday and Friday at Coburg Leisure Centre for tips on :
Preventing elder abuse
Did you know that 1 in 6 older Australians experience some form of abuse ? 1
Elder abuse can be financial , emotional , psychological , physical , sexual or social . It might happen just once or repeatedly , and its impact can vary . keeping your heart healthy the best heart-protecting foods getting back to daily activities managing stress
Call 1300 637 744 , or
Email Service . Access @ merrihealth . org . au
for more information .
We ’ re proud to lead the Elder Abuse Prevention Networks in the North and West to put an end to elder abuse , and we ’ re excited to unveil a new logo for the networks !
On 12 June we marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with hundreds of older people and members of the North Network at a free event designed to boost confidence in decision-making .
Attendees got expert tips on budgeting , saving , staying connected with the community and more .
We also enjoyed an afternoon tea to kick off a special community craft project called Silver Threads and Golden Needles celebrating the strengths of older women , hosted by the West Network .
If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse , please contact Senior ’ s Rights Victoria free confidential helpline on 1300 368 821 , 10am-5pm Monday-Friday .
1
AIFS . National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study , 2021 | Australian Institute of Family Studies [ Internet ]. 2021 [ cited May 27 ]. Available from : https :// aifs . gov . au / research / research-reports / national-elder-abuse-prevalence-study-final-report
Cardiac Rehab Nurse Dianne supporting Heart Week 2024 .
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