Did you know dementia impacts close to half a million Australians? From 20 – 26 September 2021, we will be drawing attention to the role between exercise, dementia and cognitive health. Exercise plays an important role in reducing the risk of developing dementia and improving quality of life. People living with dementia can live active…
How exercise can help menopause Up to 85% of women will experience some or all symptoms of menopause, such as hot flushes, low mood, joint or muscle aches, headaches, tiredness, sleep disturbances and weight gain. Exercise can and should be an important part of the strategy for managing the symptoms of menopause and post-menopause. What…
How to boost your MOVE-tivation Exercising less than usual and struggling to find the motivation to get going? It’s time to talk “MOVE-tivation”! Move-tivation is more than just motivation – it’s sticking to an exercise routine, overcoming that voice that says “I’ll do it tomorrow… or the day after.” Psychologists have been studying how…
3 Daily Life Hacks To Become More Grateful Practising gratitude is a game-changer for our lives. Gratitude has incredible effects on our mind and body, from improving our mood, resilience, self-esteem and happiness, to strengthening our relationships with others, to reducing blood pressure, sleep quality and overall health. That’s pretty powerful stuff. Expressing gratitude may…
Looking for mid-week activities to give the week a boost? Come along to Bayside Council‘s FREE Lunch & Learn session on Wednesday 8 September from 1:00pm-1:30pm, where we’ll be cooking up a storm with two delicious and quick recipes perfect for breakfast or lunch. On the menu: our Easy Omelette Wrap and Breakfast Super Smoothie!…
The Power of the Flower lies in its ability not only to inspire hope, but to encourage people to take action. SHARE used our #FlowerPower to support Cancer Council for cancer research. With many of our participants having experienced the devastating effects of cancer, this is a campaign close to our heart. About Daffodil Day…
SHARE President Barbara Ward and General Manager Adrian Prakash joined The Hon. Natalie Ward MLC, Minister for Multiculturalism, for an update on the NSW Government’s support for communities during COVID-19. SHARE is continuing to engage with leaders of community groups and local and state governments to ensure we are responding to the needs of those…
Financial hardship due to COVID-19 is resulting in hundreds of Sydney households struggling to put food on the table. Community not-for-profit organisation SHARE SMR INC, with the support of Multicultural NSW, has stepped up the delivery of much-needed food hampers to make sure that no one has to go without. SHARE SMR INC is calling…
5 Step Guide to Eating Healthy from Home Eat Well While Staying At Home Stay-at-home orders and COVID-19 restrictions have meant that many of us are spending majority of our time within our homes. For many people, this means balancing multiple demands – including caring for family members, working from home, and cooking at home.…
Exercise: The key to coping with lockdown fatigue Overcoming COVID-19 Fatigue in Older Adults Have you been feeling more tired, anxious, low in motivation, difficulty focusing or making decisions? This could be related to ‘lockdown fatigue’. According to the Australian Psychological society, lockdown fatigue has been described worldwide as a state of exhaustion caused by…