“That multi-tasking ability lowers as you get older.”
A pilot of the app run by ACC in August 2022 found that people aged over 65 who completed four or more Nymbl exercise sessions in a week had a lower claim rate for falls and fractures.
The study largely targeted people aged 55-plus who had medical conditions such as osteoporosis that made them more susceptible to injury if they had a fall.
The Whanganui launch was attended by 30 people, who Boyes said enjoyed using the app.
“A lot forgot they were exercising because they were having fun doing the games on the app.”
Boyes said that family members would need to help older people download the app onto their phone but once it was loaded it was easy to use.
“It has a reminder setting that will go off each day at a time you’ve chosen so that you remember to do the exercises.”
ACC was conducting a three-month national campaign to promote the app.