213 days ago

Staying Mobile After 50 – Your Key to Ageing Well!

Emergency Cards Limited

Feeling good as you age is all about staying active, strong, and independent. Movement is medicine – and the good news is, it's never too late to start.

Here are 10 top tips to keep you moving and thriving after 50:

🚶‍♀️ Move more, sit less – Even light activity like walking or gardening adds up. Every bit counts!

🏋️‍♂️ Build strength – Include resistance exercises (like lifting groceries or using resistance bands) at least 2x a week.

🧘‍♂️ Improve balance – Try yoga, tai chi, or standing on one leg while brushing your teeth.

🕺 Do what you enjoy – Dancing, swimming, walking the dog – anything that keeps you moving.

📆 Make it routine – Schedule activity into your day, just like brushing your teeth.

👟 Wear good shoes – Supportive footwear helps prevent slips, trips, and injuries.

🫀 Know your limits – Start small and build up gradually, especially if it’s been a while.

🤝 Stay social – Join a walking group, fitness class, or invite a friend to move with you.

🧠 Keep your brain active too – Moving your body also boosts brain health and mood!

✅ Get checked – Talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise plan, especially if you have health conditions.

✨ Your body is made to move – keep it working for you!

📣 Share with a friend and be active together💪

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More messages from your neighbours
6 hours ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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19 hours ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 40.8% Yes
    40.8% Complete
  • 33.7% Maybe?
    33.7% Complete
  • 25.5% No
    25.5% Complete
463 votes