About us
Live Stronger for Longer aims to reduce the economic, social, and personal impact falls have on older adults, their families and whānau, and their communities. This means reducing older adults’ risk of falling and getting a fracture if they fall.
Falls are the most common and costly cause of injury in people aged 65 years and over in New Zealand. Currently, one in six New Zealanders are 65 and over. Around 30% of people aged 65 and over who live in the community will fall at least once a year, and 10% to 20% will need hospitalisation.
Our programme
Every older adult in New Zealand can attend a Community Strength and Balance class. You will benefit from participating in an approved strength and balance class delivered by a trained instructor. They also adjust exercises and set the pace to suit your ability.
What you need to know
This Strength and Balance class is based at a gated community in Rototuna. Non-residents are very welcome to the class which is held in the lovely community hall. The class consists of both seated and standing exercises, although you can choose to do how much of each dependent on your capabilities. This class is suited to those who are reasonably fit and active.
We use equipment in most classes, and will also include aerobic to music activities and mobility exercises.
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