These practical actions help support general joint health and are a great compliment to your other treatments, whatever the weather!
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.
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.
Retirement villages – whether landed property or apartments – offer many benefits as a living option. Just a few of these benefits are added security, access to excellent lifestyle facilities, technology to assist you, maintenance of your home and the ability to live in a community of like-minded people.
Sharing your home with a second or third person can be a win-win situation for all parties. We look at the pros and cons and how to go about finding the most suitable person to share with.
If you are visiting Cairns, you should know that this amazing destination is blessed with being the home to two of the world’s most precious and pristine natural wonders: the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics Rainforest, and the well-known Great Barrier Reef.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nutritious and Affordable Meals for Healthier Aging Amid Rising Costs
Healthy Bones Australia has been working with regional communities across the nation to improve awareness about bone health.
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.
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality, awarded to: Indigo Penn – On Course Tours and Travel
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Based on your needs and priorities, home care package funds can be used to provide the following…
Your lofty, homestead-style villa is beautifully crafted in sandstone and natural wood with a crackling fire for cosy nights. Windows all around flood the spac e with light, framing never-ending views of the v alley as it transforms. Watch the sun set on rugged mountains from your secluded timber t errace or slip into your private pool and savour the solitude. Don’t mind the locals, they may hop by.
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