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Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health

Physical Activity for Older Adults (65+ years)

It’s never too late to get active. As you age, keeping active can allow you to stay independent, decrease your risk of chronic disease, and can help you to live longer. To achieve health benefits and improve functional abilities, adults age 65 years and older should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in periods of 10 minutes or more.

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity makes you sweat and breathe harder (e.g. brisk walking, jogging, bike riding, swimming). It is also beneficial to add muscle and bone strengthening activities using major muscle groups, at least two days per week. If you have poor mobility, perform physical activities to enhance balance and prevent falls.

While physical activity can be safe at any age, we recommend that you speak with your health care provider if you are thinking about getting active.

Physical Activity for Older Adults Video Resources

Attention older adults:  Before starting any new activities, speak to your health care provider.  They can help you find out which activities are best for you.

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COVID-19 vaccines in HPE

Eligible individuals can receive their vaccination at many participating local pharmacies by contacting the pharmacy directly. Please visit covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations for location and registration information.

Vaccine ordering for health care providers

Vaccine orders for routine immunizations and STI medications continue to be available through HPEPH by using our vaccine order forms; however, please note that our vaccine delivery/pickup procedure has changed. For the most up to date pick up schedule please visit hpePublicHealth.ca/vaccine-orders-info-healthcare-providers/.