Senior moments august 2014

Senior Moments

Taking care of the future

Senior Moments features will be published on November 12, February 18 and June 10.

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Seniors Card comes in handy

Are you making the most of your seniors card? Along with numerous government concessions, are you aware that a number of local businesses offer discounts on presentation of your card?

For those who are not familiar with the Seniors Card - it offers government concessions and business discounts for Queensland residents who are over 65 and working less than 35 hours per week or for those aged between 60 - 64 who hold a concession card from either Centrelink or Department of Veterans Affairs who are working less than 35 hours per week in paid employment.

There are a whole host of valuable concessions available with your card that can help with the cost of everyday living. These include electrical and gas rebates, subsidies on property rates and water, medical and travel concessions and leisure and education concessions.

A business discount directory exists for the various regions throughout Queensland including a comprehensive one for the Sunshine Coast that provides details about numerous businesses that offer senior card discounts.

The businesses range from service providers to retailers, food outlets and clothing stores. Some of our local businesses who offer discounts ranging from 5% - 20% just for presenting your card, include Beerwah Electronics, Colour Queens Hairstyles at Beerwah, Landsborough Dental Prosthetist, Owen Brothers Plumbers at Mooloolah, Mooloolah IGA, Frame D’Art Beerwah, Endeavour Recycled Clothing Beerwah and Maleny, and The Lookout Cafe Glass House Mountains.

Morris House Neighbourhood Centre also offer a discounted $1.00 per hour for internet use (usually $2.00 per hour with a min charge 50c).

For details visit www.qld.gov.au/seniorcard or phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68).

You can also complete an application form available from your local library, Centrelink office or Queensland Government Agent Program (QGAP) or alternatively from the office of your state member of parliament. Seniors cards do not expire and once you have one they do not need to be renewed.

Quality care delivered by quality people

To be a leader in today’s competitive market environment, it is important for businesses to recognise, recruit and retain ‘good people’. The best business model in the world is worthless if it doesn’t have a team of skilled, dedicated and passionate people to deliver its requirements.

One example of the quality people employed by Seasons is Registered Nurse Kylee Cousins who has been part of the team for the past four years.

Kylee is an energetic mother of two who loves nothing more than to bring happiness into people’s lives, right through to the very end. Her work at Seasons involves supporting clinical care residents.

"I treat everyone here as if they were my own parents, and if there’s something that needs to be done or organised for someone, I like to ensure that it is done as quickly as possible – often it’s the little things that can make the biggest difference,” Kylee says.

Compassion and strength are the hallmarks of Kylee’s personality; she also has a very down-to-earth approach to life which makes her friendly and enjoyable to be around.

“In this job the good comes with the bad, but the opportunity to walk with people through the final stage of their life is amazing. I find it incredibly rewarding and couldn’t imagine doing anything else,” she says with a warm and genuine smile.

There are many more people just like Kylee on the Seasons team. You’ll find them within every facet of the business, from the meal planners and carers, right through to the cleaners and garden maintenance staff. To experience this for yourself, we invite you to visit any one of Seasons wonderful Private Aged Care facilities across South East Queensland. Please contact our friendly reception team on 1300 506 116 or check out seasonscare.com.au for more information.

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Out and About New Men's Shed facility There was plenty of excitement in the air recently as Glasshouse Country Care held the official opening of the new Men's Shed building on their grounds, on Peachester Road, Beerwah.

After four and a half years of using a shared facility at the Beerwah Recycle Market, the fellas finally have a purpose built facility, and will be able to expand the range of activities and the times they will be able to meet.

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David and Enid Eccles, with Peter Ryan

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Three quarters (77%) of Australia’s over 50s say they are committed to living a healthy and active lifestyle, yet almost half have decreased their level of physical activity in the past five years, according to new research by Apia, the leading national insurer for over 50s.

Worryingly, Apia’s research found that almost a quarter (22%) of those who had decreased their level of activity admitted to being very inactive.

David Skapinker, Apia spokesperson said growing older shouldn’t mean growing inactive.

“People tend to think that as they age they no longer need to exercise as often as they did in their younger years, they may injure themselves while exercising if they are frail or weak, and only vigorous activities have any real health benefit, however this is simply not the case,” he said.

Dr Ross Walker, one of Australia’s best-known and most respected health experts, added that you’re never too old to exercise.

“Most physical activity can be modified to accommodate injuries or weakness so there’s always a way to stay active, no matter what your age,” he said.

“To maintain a healthy and active lifestyle in your 50s and beyond, the key is to focus on changing the nature of what you do as you get older, instead of just reducing the amount of what you currently do.”

Dr Walker suggested opting for lower impact forms of exercise.

“These can be easier on the body while still providing all the benefits of more vigorous physical activity.

“Mindfulness exercises such as yoga, tai chi or qigong are undeniably important as well as they cultivate health, reduce stress and can be done at any age or fitness level.” If you haven’t done much exercise for a while, it’s important to gradually build up activity levels to prevent injury and allow yourself time to regain strength and flexibility.

And remember to have a thorough check-up with your doctor before commencing any intensive exercise program.

Being kind to your teeth

It has been a little over a month since Toothkind opened in Beerwah and the business owners Dr Chris Milligan and Dr James Fox believe it is already becoming known as the place to go when in need of dental care.

When Chris and James decided to open the surgery in Simpson Street, their aim was to fill the gap existing in service, quality and access to dental care in Beerwah and the surrounding hinterland area.

With the support of a dedicated, experienced team, led by practice manager Melinda Carter, Toothkind is striving to provide modern, excellent dental care in a caring, friendly, and comfortable environment.

The expert clinical team includes Dr Martin Brimmicombe, performing Dental implant placement, Dr Ian Sugden with more than 20 years’ experience performing and teaching endodontics, and Dr Rene Bazin, an experienced practitioner of orthodontics.

Alongside these specialised areas of dentistry, Toothkind provides the highest of quality in general, family, and cosmetic dental care.

They are open on Monday – Wednesday 8.00am – 8.00pm, Thursday and Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm and Saturday, 8.00am – 2.00pm, which gives clients plenty of flexibility for making their appointments fit around their other commitments.

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Mrs Middleditch from Beerwah understands good value. Throughout her 92 years she has managed her household and finances, and now balances running her home on a pension.

She immigrated to Australia back in the 60’s, and her home is still furnished with those original furniture pieces she purchased on arrival.

“I like to spend my money on good quality items that last,” she said, “rather than the cheaper items that are around today.”

And the same goes for the cost of running her household. She purchased solar hot water 10 years ago, and seeing the savings, she contacted Ian from All Energy HQ to discuss her solar panel options. After installing four panels three years ago and enjoying the benefits and savings, she decided to go back to Ian to check on upgrading.

After a brief discussion with the Glasshouse experts about the rising electricity costs, she ordered four more panels this year to increase her solar feed.

“It was an easy decision to make,” she said, “comparing money sitting in the bank with little or no interest doing nothing, or panels on my roof generating power.

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Everyday thousands of Australians with hearing loss struggle through conversations instead of enjoying the rich sounds that life has to offer.

There are many reasons why people choose against seeking a solution to their hearing problem. Some incorrectly believe a hearing aid won’t be able to solve their type of hearing loss.

While others fear the social stigma of ‘old age’ that has been in the past associated with wearing hearing aids.

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The SoundLens is the world’s first completely invisible hearing aid, and is custom made for superior comfort. It is so tiny that it sits inside the second bend of the ear canal, offering complete invisibility.

Despite its small stature, the SoundLens is packed with the most advanced hearing technology to date, resulting in natural sound amplification and superior clarity for hearing speech in background noise.

Local hearing expert, Audiometrist Lisa Burley from ihear is certainly impressed.

“The SoundLens is truly amazing, and incredibly popular with our clients because it simply can’t be seen once it’s in the ear.”

According to Lisa, hearing speech in noise is something that has previously been a challenge for hearing aid manufacturers.

“The SoundLens has overcome this challenge like never before, resulting in easy listening for the wearer that reduces listening effort and mental fatigue in noisy environments,” she said.

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Healthy Aging Bette Davis, the actress, is quoted as saying “Old age is no place for sissies” and many would agree with her. Our mobility decreases, we suffer more aches and pains, we are prescribed more medication, we lose friends and loved ones and we may have more financial worries.

Research indicates that there are strategies to enable us to achieve healthy and positive aging: • Physical exercise (on your doctor’s advice) improves mental and physical health (e.g. walking, Tai Chi, resistance training).

• Managing stress by meditation, relaxation and counselling.

• Mental stimulation such as crosswords, Sudoku and quizzes.

• Engagement with nature is restorative.

• Social interaction by connecting with others in the community.

• Having a sense of purpose in life by taking part in activities with people.

• Eating a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, less meat and watching your calorie intake.

• Adopting wellness behaviours by not smoking and reducing alcohol intake.

• Laughing more by watching comedy shows and taking yourself less seriously.

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Most authentic and less travelled paths Stella and Horacio in Latin American countries are the golden key to make their passenger's experiences unforgettable.

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Men's club transform rocking chair

The Embracia Men’s Club, led by Volunteer Fred Carr, along with residents Arthur and Bill, transformed this beautiful old spring loaded rocking chair from the Beerwah Recycle Market into a stunning piece of furniture.

The club would like to thank Dean, a professional upholster, for recovering the chair in stunning London themed fabric.

Embracia in Glasshouse Country and the Friends of Eden will be holding a Cent Auction on October 17 and the London Chair will be one of many great prizes you can win.

Volunteer Fred Carr (centre) with Arthur Westwoood and Bill Bell

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Ever wondered about your family tree?

Are you thinking about creating your family history and not sure how to begin the research?

Then you should head along to the Caloundra Family History Research Group’s Open day on Saturday, August 16 from 9.30am – 12.30pm.

There will be free advice and help for seniors, and a morning tea will be offered, thanks to sponsorship from Council of the Ageing, (COTA).

Visitors are welcome to see the full extent of the Library resources available for research.

The research facility is accessed through Gate 2 at the Corbould Park Racecourse, Peirce Avenue, Caloundra. It has plenty of parking and wheelchair access.

The event coincides with the celebrations of National Family History Month and Sunshine Coast Seniors Week.

All enquiries about the group are welcomed by contacting June on 5493 2679, Roz on 5493 1197, or Dawn on 5492 2208.

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Tips to saving money

This senior’s week, a workshop will be run at Maleny Library to help those attending to discover how they can save money on Wednesday, August, 20 from 9.00am to 12.00noon.

Some of the highlights include using online banking, booking your own travel and accessing the Library’s entire collection including on-line options (which is free).

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Celebrating Senior’s Week. Tuesday, August 19, 2.30pm - 5.00pm at the Beerwah Library This senior’s week, learn a new craft with rug hooking and make a poppy. All the poppies that are made will be donated to the 5,000 poppies project. All poppies will be on display in the library for Remembrance Day to commemorate Australian servicemen and women.

Step out and celebrate our seniors

One of the Sunshine Coast’s biggest senior's week events is set to take centre stage again on Sunday, August 24, when hundreds of over 50s locals, are expected to pound the Caloundra pavement with the annual Australian Pensioner and Superannuants League (APSL) amateur fun walk.

APSL Caloundra branch President Frank Gower said the walk, now in its 15th year, first started in 2000 with just 30 people attending. Last year there was about 400 who participated.

“What we found was there was nothing on the Sunshine Coast in this form to give seniors a day out so that’s why we started it,” he said.

“It’s really about promoting social inclusion, forming friendships, being active and having a fun time.

“Last year we had a 95-year-old attend which was very impressive,” said Frank.

“It doesn’t have to be competitive and is just a great morning out that’s finished by lunchtime.”

The scenic four kilometre flat walk along the Golden Beach foreshore starts at Oaks Oasis Resort, North Street, Caloundra (Landsborough Parade).

Registration is at 7.00am for an 8.00am start (with voluntary warm up) there are categories for 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+, 90+.

The event finishes at the Caloundra Power Boat Club (leave your car at the Caloundra Power Boat Club and take the free shuttle bus to the start).

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The agency has recently joined forces with ATAC (Australian Travel Agents Co-operative) and is also now delighted to be affiliated with specialist cruise wholesaler Worldwide Cruise.

This affiliation will provide clients with access to almost any ship, anywhere at any time, with the benefit of being able to offer exclusive packages that include back to back cruise offers, reduced group airfares, hotels, local or extended tours, plus they ensure clients receive any exclusive on-board cabin credits and best upgrades when available.

With a philosophy that states ‘we believe in your ideas and our passion is to make them come true’, contact the team at Maleny Cruise & Travel for friendly, professional and exceptional local service that seeks to turn your travel dreams into a reality.

stnemo Seniors Week Garden Party Come and join us in a day of fun and entertainment, sensational raffles and prizes, as well as a scrumptious morning tea and buffet lunch.

Be dazzled by the sounds of the QLD Police Pipe and Drums Band, and the amazing Bob Grant playing the accordion.

When: 20 August 2014 Where: Glasshouse Country Care 352 Peachester Road, Beerwah Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm Contact: 5494 6948 RSVP by August 15, 2014 No charge, bookings essential

Since 1992 ...

Bespoke travel arrangements to all 7 Continents, matching your Travel Style & Budget.

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With access to over 100 Cruise Lines Worldwide... We have the Solution

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P: 54 999 111 39 Maple St, Maleny Senior Moments | August 2014

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