Q1. What’s the importance of being
active as you get older?
Q2. What are two ways you stay active?
Q1 – You’ve got to keep active to keep going.
Q2 – I keep active by walking and doing farm work.
Q1 – Mentally fit. Use it or lose it.
Q2 – Gardening and walking.
Q1 – To keep yourself fit. Prolong your life.
Q2 – Play bowls and walk… and housework.
Q1 – Keep the brain active.
Q2 – Knitting and crochet, keeping my hands moving.
Q1 – Stimulates your mind.
Q2 – Exercises and gardening.
Q1 – It’s very important, to be able to do things yourself (without assistance).
Q2 – Gardening and walks.
Q1 – Keeping physically active helps to keep your mind active and that’s very important.
Q2 – Staying a part of the local community sporting groups, I’m a life member of Lucknow footy club and for 20 years some time ago I was their timekeeper. As well as helping Pauline around the house, especially with the laundry.
Pauline
Q1 – It’s just vital, and after just turning 90 I think I have the right to say that.
Q2 – I keep active by doing work around the house. General cleaning and doing the washing, however Alan helps me hang it out.
