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Introduction to Alternative Medicine

Alternative medicine is different from conventional medicines. However, it may be thought of as a substitute for conventional medicine in some cases. For example, a cancer patient may opt to treat the disease using dietary changes, instead of using conventional methods such as chemotherapy.

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Grey Nomads: The Thrill of the Road

Today’s high-tech caravans offer the best choice for the growing number of grey nomads. Grey nomads are lucky people, although lucky by choice. Usually of retirement age, they’ve decided to sell up and move on to a life on the open road. Downsizing their lives, making themselves mobile, and enjoying liberated freedom is what it’s all about for thousands of Australians.

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The Independent Assessment Process

Independent assessments provide you and the NDIS with an understanding of your functional capacity. Things like how well you are able to function at home and in the community, as well as the overall impact your disability has on your life.

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How can you Access NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (also known as the NDIS) replaced a disability system with a national system that provides Australians with the peace of mind, that if their child or loved one is born with or acquires a significant disability that they will get the support they need when they need it.

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Good News for Health

There is no doubt that as the decades stack up, there are many changes in your body and the environment, that will affect your health. Your metabolism slows down, there is menopause, skin problems, issues with eyesight and a host of other changes. However, there is plenty of good news too.

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Caring for the person with Dementia

Dementia poses unique challenges when the person with Dementia is in an Aged Care facility or is receiving In-Home care. In spite of the many challenges, however, the problems are better understood and advances are being made in the delivery of services to people with Dementia. Alzheimer’s Queensland share some of these in this article.

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Don’t Let LIFE go by … Let’s Volunteer

Most people have volunteered at some point – school canteen or school fete, the local church, or your children’s sporting club. It is that sense of belonging to a team or club, the feeling of making a difference, supporting your children’s community, that makes it all worthwhile. It is grounding, fulfilling, and gives you a sense of purpose.

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Valuable Benefits of Living in a Retirement Community

As publisher of the Australian Over 50s Living & Lifestyle Guide, Deepa Calais has the opportunity to meet many people who live in retirement communities. She gets to meet dozens of managers from retirement villages and ask them questions which can go well beyond the surface. She is in a unique position to cut through the marketing hype and honein on the real benefits of living in a retirement community. Deepa shares some of what she has seen and heard.

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Senior Embracing the Digital Age

There is no denying it, the digital age is here and it is not going anywhere. One way for the over 50s to stay connected is by jumping on board and entering the digital sphere – smartphones, tablets, and the internet. Here are some ways they can improve your life.

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How To Earn A Living Online

I have been unemployed since November 10, 2000. The irony of this is that I have never been out of work. After surviving six-way open heart surgery on September 11, 2000, my conventional, go-the-office working days were doomed. I was awarded the gift of a second change with an amazing heart transplant in November, 2009, but by then I was so ingrained in working online that I missed very few working days.

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Goodbye Social Isolation

It’s essential to address something that often goes unspoken: social isolation. This phenomenon, while common among older adults, can have profound implications for our health and overall happiness. However, we can take some practical steps to reduce the effects of loneliness and foster a vibrant social life.

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Check-Ups that Could Save your Life

We are told our bodies are like temples, but perhaps a better analogy is a car. In order to keep them operating at peak performance, regular visits to the mechanic are important. For seniors, a check-up with the doctor or specialist could not only keep us moving, but it could save our life. Here are a few tests to consider enquiring about.

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Grey Nomads: The Thrill of the Road

Today’s high-tech caravans offer the best choice for the growing number of grey nomads. Grey nomads are lucky people, although lucky by choice. Usually of retirement age, they’ve decided to sell up and move on to a life on the open road. Downsizing their lives, making themselves mobile, and enjoying liberated freedom is what it’s all about for thousands of Australians.

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Travel Saving Tips for the Over 50s

Many over 50s look forward to that time in their lives when they can indulge in the long-awaited luxury of travel. Family and work commitments often put a brake on travel dreams, but once children become independent, and work or business is well in hand, the world literally becomes your oyster.

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Rediscover Community and Mateship

For empty nesters, downsizing to an over-50s lifestyle resort could be the key to happiness and longevity – particularly in men. The Australian Institute of Family Studies report Ten to Men in 2021, revealed that limited social connectedness is more common among Australian males compared to females. Research by the University of Queensland (UQ) identified ‘a strong but complex link’ between where people live and their mental health.

Signs that you May Need Care

By the time we recognize that our loved one needs in-home or aged care, it is often too late to make a well-thought-out and thoroughly-researched decision. Thankfully, there are signs to look out for that will give you more than enough time. Here are some things to consider to make your choice an easier one.

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Personal Alarms and Safety Aids

Australia’s senior population is growing, and with it, the need for enhanced safety and security. The world of technology is bustling with gadgets and smart devices, offering an abundance of options to choose from. While it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the choices, selecting the right gadget can be an investment in yourself, ultimately elevating your quality of life.

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Coping Strategies for Seniors

Grieving is a universal experience, and its impact can be particularly profound. Here we’ll explore the importance of supporting our loved ones through the grieving process, considering the unique challenges they may face. Understanding and addressing grief is crucial for fostering a compassionate and resilient senior community.

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How to Make your Home into your Retirement Income

Entering your retirement years can be confusing, with so many options and avenues available to you. You can choose where to travel, where to live, and if you want to take on a new and exciting way of earning some extra income. For those choosing to remain in place, we have found some interesting ways to make your home into your retirement income.

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Your Lasting Legacy and Our Promise Will Save Lives

Founded in 1959, Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is committed to creating lasting changes for animals in our society through cutting edge initiatives including Community Vet Clinics, Golden Hearts™ Senior Pet Support Program, Legacy Pets Program, National Desexing Network and the Getting to Zero initiative.

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Protecting the Health of the Next Generation

Cancer is the biggest disease threat to the health of children in Australia, with three kids being diagnosed every day. For nearly all survivors, harsh treatments can cause life-long health conditions that threaten their survival and quality of life – something that scientists like Associate Professor Rachel Conyers are working hard to change.

NDIS: How do I Choose a Provider?

Once an NDIS ‘participant’ has an approved plan, it is up to them to choose what supports and services they feel they need to achieve their goals, who provides them and when and where they are delivered. They also have the opportunity to change providers at any time.

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ATSA Independent Living Expo

Searching for ways you can live independently for longer? Looking for daily living aids or mobility devices? Know someone who needs to update their lift chair, bed or commode? Do you need a compact power wheelchair?

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