Hannah Raath Email & Phone Number

Cape Town, Wc, Za

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

For the last 11 years of my career, I have had the privilege of working with and studying older adults. As a biokineticist who works specifically with this sector, it quickly became clear that, without the appropriate exercise programs, falls, frailty, disability and hospitalisation are inevitable. Exercise is the answer to preventing the inevitable. Regular exercise can also improve overall health, including mental health, and address many social needs of older adults. Despite these well-known… Show more For the last 11 years of my career, I have had the privilege of working with and studying older adults. As a biokineticist who works specifically with this sector, it quickly became clear that, without the appropriate exercise programs, falls, frailty, disability and hospitalisation are inevitable. Exercise is the answer to preventing the inevitable. Regular exercise can also improve overall health, including mental health, and address many social needs of older adults. Despite these well-known benefits, older adults engage in the least amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and they spend the most time in sedentary behaviour compared to other age groups. This led to the birth of our company: Silver Fit. What is Silver Fit?Silver Fit is a community based exercise program that aims to target generally healthy adults over the age of 60 years, providing them with an opportunity to engage in an age appropriate exercise program. Our exercise programs are evidenced based and specifically designed to meet the needs of these individuals. Research has also shown it’s never too late to start an exercise program. Our goal is to create an opportunity for older adults to have better health and wellbeing as opposed to illness, disability and dependency. Show less

Johannesburg, South Africa

Msc (Med) Biokinetics, Active Ageing

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc) Hons., Biokinetics

Bachelor Of Science Bsc Human Movement Science