We all resent the categories we are put in; be it seniors, oldies, retirees, wrinklies even Baby Boomers, however, whatever way you look at it, if you were born before 1950, you’re all of the above. But what those terms mean and how we feel, are usually miles (oops, there we go again) kilometres apart.
Things [Read full story >>]

This information was in The New York Times several weeks ago as part of their “Spotlight on the Home” series that highlighted creative and fanciful ways to solve common problems.
1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin [Read full story >>]

“Australia is my back yard and if I can’t drive around my own back yard there is something very wrong.”

“When A Celebrant Is Needed”
Throughout life, we all have milestones that are celebrated with loved ones, family and friends. Of course those that spring to mind are weddings and funerals, and while traditionally these events have been conducted in the church, the situation is quite different in this day and age.
Mature age weddings are becoming [Read full story >>]

How much water do you need a day?
Mark Twain said, “Water, taken in moderation, can’t hurt anybody.”
That’s not entirely true, because if moderation is insufficient, it CAN hurt you.
Most people have felt agitated, or dizzy or exhausted after gardening in the heat of the day. That’s not an excuse to skive off gardening, it [Read full story >>]

The Black Dog, as Sir Winston Churchill described his own bouts of depression, is the name adopted by an Institute established as an educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in mood disorders. The Institute is attached to the Prince of Wales Hospital and affiliated with the University of New South Wales.
Mood disorders, [Read full story >>]

For people who want to give something back to the community AND enjoy the company of like minded people, Rotary is well worth investigating
Rotary is a family organisation with not just many members over 60 but with many of these with family and friends who can benefit directly from what Rotary offers; whether this be [Read full story >>]

Cool Shopping Without Leaving Home.
Do you get the same reaction from your kids and grandkids when you give the same old sox and jocks, or unwearable shirts for Christmas? The fixed grins and unenthusiastic ‘thank you’s’  doesn’t mean they don’t love you.
They know you’ve traipsed all over town looking for something they don’t want. And [Read full story >>]

Note: Before you start on a fitness campaign, discuss it with your GP
How much, how often?
Doing less than 10 minutes at a time won’t give you the desired cardiovascular and respiratory system benefits.
The exception to this guideline is when you first make the decision to begin endurance activities, and you are just starting out.
Gradually working [Read full story >>]

Note: Before you start on a fitness campaign, discuss it with your GP
Strength Training
Safety tips:
* Don’t hold your breath during strength exercises. This could affect your blood pressure.
* Use smooth, steady movements to bring weights into position.
* Avoid sudden or  jerking movements.
* Avoid locking the joints of your arms and legs into a strained position.
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