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So, when you choose to battle, consider a middle space

How many times do parents ‘battle’ with their children? I guess, for some, it’s ‘lots. And I wonder how many times parents just surrender as it’s not worth the battle! I guess the answer is ‘more often than not’. The big question is, ‘what is ok and what is not’. The big answer is ‘there is no right answer!’ How bloody infuriating! Your answer will depend on your values and your beliefs, as well as how far are you prepared to go on the topic in question. Clear as mud really. However as much as you try and avoid a battle and roll over and say OK there are still battles to pick. Yes, one day your little cherub will bring you a request that is just downright dangerous. So, the ideal answer is to try and help then to see why the answer is NO! Sometimes however that is ‘Yeah right”.

The tricky part is when they come to you with a suggestion that you don’t agree with, that is unlikely to cause them harm. The issue then is how do you manage that. For some, the attitude is ‘let them learn by their own mistakes’.

However, that decision is made within several context. One context is your families’ beliefs and practices, some say your culture. Be clear here ‘culture’ in this context is not ethnicity. An example of this is what does the family do as a group, Speedway? That becomes part of the culture of the family. Culture will support the parent in deciding. ‘No, you can’t go to the concert as Speedway is on Saturday night’ However as they age and grow, they may choose to embrace the family’s speedway culture, or walk away completely. Another context is age of the child. Your answer, I would hope, might be different with a 17-year-old that it would be with a 7-year-old. Our children are growing up too quickly and some of that is influenced by the internet, and some of it is parents giving up the battle.

So, when you choose to battle, consider a middle space, offer suggestions rather than say no. If your older child wants to go to meet a mate at the skate park and you have been harping on for ages about the messy bedroom, maybe you could make a middle ground offer. So maybe before they go, they need to spend 5 minutes putting or picking up clothes and sorting them. Its 5 minutes! Use the phrase ‘when and then’ if you need to. When the bedroom floor is clear enough to vacuum then you can go. The bedroom may not look like a show home but it’s a start! With teenagers the ideal response is not to say now, but give them limitations, like when and then, or how about, before you go

The aim of going to battle is not to give your children everything on a platter, as they demand. But over time to help them learn, that even we as adults have restrictions and rules that we adhere to, whether we like it or not.

Talk next month

Donald Welsh … Parenting Coach

Call the Alcohol Drug Helpline any time between 10am and 10pm 7 days.

Mainline 0800 787 797

Maori Line 0800 787 798

Pasifika Line 0800 787 799 www.alcoholdrughelp.org.nz

Worms: Threadworms, tapeworms, whipworms, hookworms www.victimsupport.org.nz

Call 0800 842 846 to get help

Call 0800

868 t be afraid to call if you need help scale there are 100 degrees between the freezing point and the boiling point of water compared to degrees in the Fahrenheit scale.

Victim Support is an independent incorporated society that provides a free 24 / 7 community response to help victims of serious crime and trauma.

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When was the last time you treated yourself, family and pets for worms? You may not have any symptoms that you know of however if you have a itchy bottom or see children scathing their bottom it just maybe a sign to have a check-up. Its always a good idea to treat the family regular to prevent any infestation and this includes your pets as well.

Many people may have worms and not know they have them. Anyone can catch worms and if you don’t treat yourself you can pass them onto other people. Threadworms come out of the anus at night an lay their eggs between your buttocks, which cause itching and if you scratch yourself you then in most cases will have the eggs under your finger nails. Threadworms do not go away by themselves they must be treated to eradicate them. Depending on the type of worm infestation you have it may cause diarrhoea, tiredness, abdominal pain and weight loss.

If you think you might have worms see your doctor for medication or have a talk to the pharmacist for advice they may be able to help you with some worm tablets. Don’t forget to worm your cat or dog regularly to prevent worms.

First Aid For Seizures

NEMMS Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Saturday 9am – 1pm

21 Totara St (off Phoenix Lane) Mount Maunganui

Phone: 07-575 5922

“NEEDLE EXCHANGE SAVES LIVES”

'We are a Needle Exchange, a harm reduction agency dedicated to working with people where they are at, with no judgement. We provide the IV and IM drug using communities with needles and syringes, sharps containers, best practice harm reduction advice, referrals, collection and destruction of used equipment. Monthly Hep C Clinics, no appointment needed. And a friendly ear.' Please contact Nemms for more information.

Diabetes And Check Ups

All people in New Zealand with diabetes are entitled to a free diabetes check-up with their GP or GP practice nurse once a year. The purpose of the check up is to make sure nothing has been missed from your diabetes care and to screen for any problems that may be developing.

This should include:

A diabetes eye check (of your retinas) within the last two years

The sensation and circulation of your feet checked

Your blood pressure checked

An HBA1c level checks your average blood glucose levels (3 months)

Your cholesterol levels checked

Your height and weight checked

Your kidney function checked

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

The Diabetes Annual Check is free, make sure you attend your appointment. Keep a record of your results so you know how you are doing. It is worth asking your health care professional to explain what the results mean if you are not sure.

Key Messages

Make sure you attend your diabetes check up EVERY year!

The Diabetes Specialist Nurses BOPDHB

Strokes

Severe headache with no known cause

Sudden vision problems in in either one or both eyes

Sudden confusion or problems trying to speak

Sudden numbness in the face, arm, or legs (one side of the body)

Sudden difficulty walking , dizziness balance or coordination

Call 111 for medical attention, the longer the person is left the more damage that can lead to long term side affects or possible death.

Ways to help prevent risks from a stroke is to

Exercise regularly, Maintain weight, Healthy diet

Don’t smoke, Maintain cholesterol levels

Keep your blood pressure in check.

The reality is it can happen to you or me and or any other person

Take Action

DO NOT HOLD THE PERSON DOWN DO NOT PUT ANYTHING IN THEIR MOUTH CUSHION THE HEAD AND REMOVE GLASSES TURN THEM ON THEIR SIDE

Helpful Hints

Look for a medical ID

Time the seizure

Loosen tight clothing

As seizure ends offer help

Call 111 for the Ambulance

Seizure First Aid

Stay with the person

Time the seizure

Protect from injury

Loosen anything tight from round the neck

Do not restrain the person

Do not put anything in the mouth

Roll the person on their side as the seizure subsides

This Can Help With An ANXIETY ATTACK

Look around you

Find five things you can see, and four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste

This Is Called Grounding

It can help when you feel you have lost all control of your surroundings

Cancer. Early Detection Saves Lives

Key signs and symptoms of Bowel Cancer

Bleeding from the bottom either in the toilet, in your poo, or when wiping Going for a poo more often or your poo being more watery than usual for over three weeks

Pain in your stomach that happens most days and lasts more than a few minutes isn't helped by having a poo

Key Signs And Symptoms Of Breast Cancer:

A lump in either your breast or armpit

Change in appearance of your breast or nipple skin (dimpling / denting) Discharge from one of your nipples– possible blood stain

Key Signs And Symptoms Of Lung Cancer:

A persistent cough that you have had for more than three weeks

Coughing up blood– any amount of blood in your spit or phlegm should be checked straight away

Shortness of breath – feeling out of breath or more out of breath than normal for you.

Early Detection

The early detection of cancer means finding cancer before there are symptoms or as soon as possible after they develop. Its aim is to find the cancer before it has time to spread to other parts of the body.

Early detection can help to reduce the time before diagnosis and, hopefully, lower the mortality rates for many types of cancer. It is important to always seek medical advice as soon as you notice any unusual changes.

Unfortunately, while some cancers have early warning signs that are easy to identify many do not. The important message is to be aware of any changes that are out of the ordinary for you and to see a health professional as soon as possible to discuss what these changes may mean.

For more information go to http:/www.cancernz.org.nz

Cruise Ship Schedules 2023

Emergency Mobile Alerts

The Government has launched a service to keep people informed in an emergency. Led by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management, Emergency Mobile Alerts can be used by NZ Police, Fire and Emergency NZ, MPI, Ministry of Health and Civil Defence Emergency Management to alert people if their lives, property or health are at serious risk.

The system uses cell broadcast technology to send messages to enabled phones, so alerts can be targeted to specific geographic locations. People won’t need to sign up to receive alerts, or download an app, alerts will be sent to every enabled phone in the region. This is a very exciting development towards strengthening our emergency alerting systems across New Zealand, but it doesn’t replace existing channels and natural warnings. It’s another channel for warning people when there is a serious risk.

more at www.civildefence.govt.nz/emergency-mobile-alerts

Compost, Garden Safety

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Composting is a natural biochemical process involving bacteria and fungi. Humans have been composting safely for thousands of years, however we do suggest you always adhere to the following health and safety guidelines.

Always wear gloves and cover cuts. Wash hands after handling waste/compost.

If you suffer from asthma, related respiratory conditions or a compromised immune system, take specific precautions to avoid inhalation of dusts (e.g. wear a dust mask).

There are tons of microscopic bacteria and organisms living in the pile that are breaking down organic material into good humus. Generally speaking, bacteria are pretty harmful to humans. The wrong ones can definitely hurt you, and if in some cases could even be pretty serious.

The symptoms of Legionnaires' disease are similar to the symptoms of the flu: high temperature, feverishness and chills; cough; muscle pains; headache; pneumonia, very occasionally. diarrhoea and signs of mental confusion.Most people catch Legionnaires' disease by inhaling the bacteria from water or soil. Older adults, smokers and people with weakened immune systems are particularly susceptible to Legionnaires' disease.

For more info https://www.hotbincomposting.com/blog/health-and-safety.html Seek medical help if you suspect you have any of these symptoms.

Summer is here

VIOLENCE & ABUSE

Police-Emergency 111

Family Violence Information Line 0800 456 450

Tauranga Living Without Violence 0800 577 003

Tauranga Moana Victim Support 0800 842 846

Shakti Ethnic Women's Support 0800 742 584

Tauranga Women’s Refuge Crisis Line 07 541 1911

Trespassing an unwanted person.

It’s hot, children around water need to be supervised 24/7

It is your responsibility to watch the children you take to the beach, swimming pools and rivers, it’s not for the life guard's to babysit or other people to watch over your children for you.

Children move fast so, if you are taking a nap or partying with friends taking your eyes off while the children are playing sand castles you may find yourself in a horrid situation.

Don’t live to regret what should be a happy day at the beach become a nightmare.

Make sure you take all the family home with you.

Slip, Slop, Slap, Cover

If a person is not welcome, the most common trespass is where you give the person a written notice stating they are trespassed from the property or premises. It is dated, name of the person trespassed, the place of trespass is noted and a reason signed by the person trespassing the offender. You then send a copy of the trespass to the police where it is lodged. If that person comes back to the property or premises you then ring and report it to the police, they then deal with the offending person.

3A Verbal Trespass is where you verbally trespass a person from the property or premises. You forward the details to the police to lodge and if the offender returns you ring the police to deal with the situation. Anybody can trespass a person from their property or premises.

DISCLAIMER (Daylight Saving Times R included) Time tables are a guide only. All efforts have been taken to see that these times and tides are correct.

No responsibility will be accepted for any inaccuracies or misuse or wrong information. For more information go to: https://tides4fishing.com/nz/bay-of-plenty/tauranga

The times reflected in the tidal table for Tauranga are predictions valid as references for sports fishing in areas near the coast of Tauranga. THEY ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR NAVIGATION. Remember that to practice any activity at sea like diving, windsurfing and fishing from a boat or underwater fishing should always be consulted with the official tide tables of the port of Tauranga. + info

A Rip Is Identified By:

Discoloured or murky brown water caused by sand stirred up off the bottom

A smoother surface with much smaller waves, with waves breaking either side

Debris floating out to sea

A rippled look, when the water around is generally calm

Rip currents carry people away from the shore. Rip currents are surface currents, not undertows. An undertow is a short-lived, sub-surface surge of water associated with wave action

If you're caught in a rip current, stay calm, conserve your energy. Raise your arm and call out. Float with the current. It may return you to a shallow sandbank. Swim parallel. The best way to survive a rip current is to stay afloat and yell for help. You can also swim parallel to the shore to escape the rip current. This will allow more time for you to be rescued or for you to swim back to shore once the current eases.

Always be alert and swim in the area with other people and a presents of Life Guards

Sun

Sun 16 Apr 2023, 9:00am–1:00pm

Sun 23 Apr 2023, 9:00am–1:00pm

Sun 30 Apr 2023, 9:00am–1:00pm

Travel Time & Distances From Tauranga to Auckland – 200km, 3 hours to Hamilton – 105km, 1 hour 30 minutes to Coromandel Peninsula – 60km, 1 hour to Rotorua – 63km, 60 minutes to Napier – 290km – 3 hours 30 minutes to Taupo – 150km, 1 hour 50 minutes to Wellington – 521km, 6 hours 25 minutes

Bay of Plenty North Island

“Kia Kaha

Kia Maea

Kia Manawanui” Be Strong Be Brave Be Determined

Family violence is a crime. It is not a private matter. People in violent relationships often cannot help themselves. They need your help. In an emergency dial 111 and ask for the Police. Your call could save a life. Ignoring family violence could result in serious injury or death.

FIRE SAFTEY IN THE HOME Kitchen

Stovetop is clean and free of any spilled fats or burnt foods. Rangehood filters have been cleaned recently. Fire extinguisher near the kitchen and I know how to use it.

Living Room And Bedrooms

Smoke alarms installed in every bedroom, living area and hallway in the house ideally, long-life photoelectric ones. Matches, lighters or other fire starting tools are stored out of reach of children.

PowerPoints' or multi-boards are not overloaded with appliances that use a lot of power, like heaters.

Lights are fitted with the correct bulb size and rating (watts). Electric blankets are in good condition, no more than 5 years old.

Torch near every bed (in case of emergencies).

Fireplace has a screen with a proper fireguard, and the chimney has been checked and/or swept in the last year.

Laundry

There's no lint built up in the clothes dryer filter (you should check this after every use). The clothes dryer has been checked recently by a professional to ensure there's no dust built up in the back (don't open up the dryer yourself, as this will breach the warranty). There's plenty of ventilation and air space around the clothes dryer.

Appliance

Turn off appliances when not in use. If practical, unplug them at the wall as well.

Keep all electrical appliances away from water. When buying second hand appliances, ensure they've been tested by a licensed electrician or gas fitter, and have been certified as safe.

Do not place fans, heaters, televisions or other electrical equipment in areas without good airflow, as they may overheat.

If you're worried about the conditions of any appliances (like electric blankets, heaters, air conditioners or fans), have them checked by a qualified electrician.

Leads And Cords

Don't overload multi-boards. At most, plug in one appliance per wall or multi-board socket.

Never plug an adaptor or multi-board into another adaptor or multi-board.

Make sure leads and cords are in good condition and not frayed. Never put extension cords under carpets or mats, and avoid using them while they are tightly coiled.

Ensure furniture does not rest on top of electrical leads. Remember that extension cords are not designed to be permanent replacements to your home's internal wiring.

Entry To Your Property

If we can't get to you, we cant help you. It's important to make sure there's suitable access to your home for emergency services. Fire appliances are generally larger and heavier than those used by other emergency services. Poor or inadequate access can result in a delayed response. To ensure we have sufficient access, make sure your driveway is at least 4 x 4 meters.

SMOKE ALARMS.

Do you have them in your home?. If not time you purchased some. They are not expensive compared to what you could loose if you should have a fire. They could be the saviour of your family, pets and home/contents.

Don’t think it can’t and won’t happen to you! … We all make mistakes and you never know day to day what is in store for you and your family. Make sure you check that it is working from time to time see that the batteries are good.

Do you have a Fire Extinguisher in your home. You can never be too safe or prepared when it comes to fire and safety. A fire extinguisher just might be enough to put a small fire out before it gets away from you.

WHEN DID YOU CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARM?

ARE THE BATTERYS FLAT

DON’T LIVE REGRETING YOU DID’NT CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARM

Get them Check them NOW Put Smoke Alarms in all your rooms

No power

What would you do if the power was out for days?

How will you see, cook, keep warm?

Power cuts could affect EFTPOS and ATM machines, so make sure you have some cash at home, or enough supplies to see you through three days or more.

light up Make sure you have torches and batteries, either in your emergency kit or somewhere everyone can find them in the dark. stay tuned in Have a solar or battery powered radio so you can keep up with the latest news and alerts. Know which radio stations to tune in to for information during an emergency.

stock up Have a stock of food that doesn’t need to be cooked (canned is good) or something to cook your food on (bbq, camp stove). Don’t forget food for babies and pets.

fridge first If the power goes out, eat the food from your fridge first, then your freezer, before you eat the food in the cupboard or your emergency kit. Top tip Talk to your neighbours about what they’ll do if the power is out. You might find they have a gas BBQ and you have enough food to share (or the other way round).

NEVER SAY “IT WONT HAPPEN TO ME”

Everybody needs to be aware Don't ever leave your drink unattended. !!!

Drink spiking - where alcohol or drugs are added to your drink without your knowledge - is sadly an increasing problem. Motives for drink spiking vary from someone's idea of a sick joke to robbery or sexual assault and it's not just females who are at risk.

Don’t accept drinks from strangers or leave drinks unattended.

If someone offers you a drink, go to the bar with them.

Buy or pour your own drinks and know what you are drinking.

Don’t drink something you did not open, or see opened or poured.

If you’re unsure about your drink, leave it.

If you feel dizzy or sick, ask someone you trust to take you to a safe place.

If you are alone or can’t find your friends tell the staff behind the bar or someone you know, if you are at a party.

Keep an eye on your friends. If someone collapses and is unconscious, call an ambulance immediately-but do not leave them alone

If you’re on a date with someone you don’t know arrange for a friend to call you during the evening and/or pick you up. Meet in a public space. Arrange your own transport.

How do I know if my drink has been spiked? You might not be able to see, smell or taste if you drink has been spiked - the drug may be colourless, odourless and may not affect the taste of your drink

Warning signs include:

►feeling dizzy or faint ►feeling sick or sleepy ►passing out ►feeling intoxicated or confused even if you have only had a little alcohol to drink ►waking up feeling uncomfortable and disorientated, with memory blanks about the night before.

What to do if you think your drink has been spiked If you think your drink has been spiked, tell a friend, the bar or security staff, or the police. Your doctor can test for the presence of traces of certain drugs through urine or blood tests within 24 hours.

If you think that you have been assaulted or raped, it’s important you tell a friend or family member, and go to a doctor or hospital. Drink spiking is illegal. It’s a serious offence to introduce a drug into the body of another person without their knowledge or consent, especially if the person is assaulted as a result.

Separation and Responsibilities

Separation of families are never easy, and children always seem to be stuck in the middle of parents arguments and changes of relationships. However if you are in this situation you remember that you had your children and it is up to you, the parents to see that the children are loved and cared for and their needs met. It’s your job to supply this to your children.

Its your responsibility to keep your parenting relationship alive and constructive, even when dealing with each others hurts. Never use the children as a wedge in your arguments and disputes against each other! Your children didn't ask to be here You put them here. Put your issues aside now and then and spend time together with YOUR children.

Don’t let children see you fighting, They are the innocent party and should be first priority.

Reporting Child Abuse

Anyone can report suspected child abuse in this country and people who call Child, Youth and Family can ask to remain anonymous. Even if an investigation results in no abuse being found the law will protect you if you disclosed or supplied information in good faith.

Fear of being wrong is the single most common reason people might decide not to act. People feel this way because they might be afraid of:

Repercussions - being thought insensitivebreaking a confidence - being disloyal.

One of the best ways to overcome this fear is to equip ourselves with good knowledge and to discuss concerns early with an appropriate person. You can use the Child, Youth and Family freephone – 0508 326 459 – to sound out your concerns.

If you are concerned that a child or young person is being abused, remember that their safety and wellbeing comes first.

When you are reporting a concern, Child, Youth and Family will need to know as much as possible about the situation. Useful details include the name, age and ethnicity of the child or young person, the address where the child or young person can be found, and as much about the abuse or your concerns as possible.

For more information: https://womensrefuge.org.nz/

Nau mai, Haere mai

WelcometoWomen’sRefuge

New Zealand’s largest nation-wide organisation that supports and helps women and children experiencing family violence. Our vision is for all women and children in Aotearoa to live free from domestic and family violence.

Research from overseas shows that in the wake of COVID19, family violence can get worse. Mandatory isolation puts strain on most relationships and on parenting, and this is especially risky for people living with violence. Most people will know someone who is being abused by a partner, even though they may not label it as family violence. Here are some important tips if you’re worried about your own or someone else’s safety. It is okay to ask for help. Women’s Refuge services might look different and you may be asked some questions about your health.

This will not prevent you from getting help. Some people using violence may use COVID19 to further isolate their partners. The impacts of the pandemic on families and communities do not cause violence, but it can mean abusers have more opportunities to perpetrate and conceal violence. Abusive people might withhold essential items from victims, scare tactics about the virus, or prevent them from seeking help. Victims might feel reluctant to enter Refuges or seek social support if they think it will put their health at risk. If you feel unsafe you can call 111 at any time. You can also call 0800 REFUGE – our services will remain open 24/7. If you are concerned about somebody else, you can support them by keeping in touch with them. Some people may find it difficult to talk while in isolation if the abusive person is monitoring their devices. You can: Agree on a ‘code word’ in advance with your friend. If they message you that word, you can call the police and ask them to check on them. Ask them if they have the essential things they need (food, medication, and sanitary items) and help them to get them. Some abusive people will withhold these items. Help them to feel less isolated by setting up regular times to talk to you and to others. Encourage them to get in touch with Women’s Refuge if they feel unsafe. Please see FAQS at the bottom of this page. We know this is a time of uncertainty however, we are here to help. Make a donation Donations are one of the easiest and best ways that you can support Women’s Refuge, because they help us to plan for the future effectively and efficiently.

If your situation is urgent, call our free Crisis line on 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843 OR Phone 111.

Can I still reach out to Women’s Refuge?

Yes. Women’s Refuge is an essential service and while our services may look different we are here for women and children experiencing Family Violence 24/7. We will be minimising face to face contact (telephone and online guidance will be used whenever possible) in order to keep everyone safe.

What if I feel unsafe?

We have several ways you can get in contact:

- Ring our crisis line on 0800REFUGE

– Send a FB message through Women’s Refuge FB Page

– Email us on info@refuge.org.nz

– Send a confidential message that is through our Shielded Site feature found on The Warehouse, NZ Post and many other major websites.

If you or a family member are in immediate danger call 111

Depression is different for each person

Depression is something that so many people have or have had. It effects people in many ways depending on what each person is going through. Whether a person is suffering from marriage problems, suicide, financial or a loss of something they once had.

There is not a one fix for everyone, as we are all different which helps to make the world go on. Each person must come to terms of their own problems or what's bothering them in their own way, coming to terms of reality of how things are and maybe, what changes they need to make to help relieve the stress they are trying to cope with.

It is a huge help if a person can come to realise what is causing the depression and analyse the situation, “what is the worst thing about this problem” “what is good about the situation” and “ what can I do about this mess causing me grief. A person who can analyse the situation has to be a strong person to put things in perspective and control emotions that could lead to harmful events if let go on.

If you can sit and analyse your situation listing the things from bad to good on paper and add to it how and what can I do to change the situation so that I can make things better for me. You have to realise that it is a phase that you are going through and it can only get better, if you make the right changes for yourself.

You may not like the out come but if you put good thoughts into your head you can overcome some of the issues causing you depression.

It is OK to seek help from the professional people trained to help with depression. It is not a sign of weakness. Sometimes you need these people to help you. They will help you to get your thoughts into perspective so that you, can work on putting them in the right place for you, so that you can deal/cope with them. They cannot do this for you. You have choices and you have to deal with the facts, and you have to realise that you can make things better. Instead of trying to stop negative thoughts, you must learn to balance them. As this phase passes you know you are dealing with your problems and you have to keep working on them and it also may mean that you must be kind to yourself and put yourself first before others.

For those who think of taking their life, it is not the answer! Seek professional help before you come to this. Life is worth living and each and every one of us were put here for a reason, find that reason. Think about your family and friends and what they are left to remember you by, and the struggle you leave them in dealing with someone they loved taking their life.

Learn to love yourself.

Don’t let a passing phase take your life

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If you are suffering eye strain , headaches, blurriness or flashing light you should go an have your eyes checked to see that nothing sinister is going on. It could be that you need glasses or that maybe something

Your Tongue Can Tell what your Health Condition Is

A tongue may turn red, yellow, or purple and each colour may be indicative of a disease that you are currently suffering from or hiding in you. It is not unusual for your tongue to have a different colour or shade, but it can also mean the presence of infection or other medical conditions. Seek medical advice.

What is dementia?

Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a group of symptoms that affect how well our brains work. Dementia can affect anyone, and as people get older the chances of developing dementia increase. – around two-thirds of people with dementia have.

The symptoms each person experiences depends on the parts of the brain that are affected. However, the most common dementia symptoms include changes in memory, thinking, behaviour, personality and emotions. These changes affect a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks and interfere with their everyday lives.

Recent memory loss that affects daily life

Disorientation of time and place

Misplacing things

Loss of initiative

Difficulty performing regular tasks

Decreased or poor judgment

Changes in mood and behaviour

Problems with language

Problems with abstract thinking

Changes in personality

Dementia is progressive, which means that for most people the changes gradually spread through the brain and lead to the symptoms getting worse. Dementia is different for everyone – what people experience, and how quickly they are affected is unique to them. What they can do, remember and understand may change from day to day. Reduce the risk of developing dementia

As we get older, our risk of developing dementia increases. But evidence shows there are things you can do to help reduce this risk. These include keeping active, eating healthily and staying mentally active and social. For information visit https://alzheimers.org.nz/about-dementia

DO YOU HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM?

There were times in our "drinking careers" when we were convinced that all we had to do to control our drinking was to quit after the second drink, the fifth, the tenth, or some other number. Only gradually did we come to appreciate that it was not the fifth or the tenth or the twentieth drink that got us drunk; it was the first! The first drink was the one that did the damage. The first drink was the one that started us on our merry-go-rounds. The first drink was the one that led to our uncontrolled drinking.

Many of us learned during our drinking days that enforced sobriety was generally not a pleasant experience. Some of us were able to stay sober, occasionally, for periods of days, weeks and even years. But we did not enjoy our sobriety. We persisted in looking forward to the time when we might be able to drink again.

Now that we are in A.A., we have a new outlook on sobriety. We enjoy a sense of release, a feeling of freedom from even the desire to drink. Since we cannot expect to drink normally at any time in the future, we concentrate on living a full and happy life without alcohol today.

Alcoholic Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.

A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Contact 0800 229 6757 or AA.org.nz

Substance Abuse

Substance use disorder, as a recognized medical brain disorder, refers to the use of illegal substances, such as marijuana, heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine. Or the misuse of legal substances, such as alcohol, nicotine, or prescription medicines.

The symptoms of substance use disorder may resemble other medical problems or psychiatric conditions. Always consult your doctor for a diagnosis.

A variety of treatment (or recovery) programs for substance use disorder are available on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Programs considered are usually based on the type of substance. Detoxification (if needed, based on the substance) and long-term follow-up management or recovery-oriented systems of care are important features of successful treatment. Long-term follow-up management usually includes formalized group meetings and psychosocial support systems, as well as continued medical supervision. Individual and family psychotherapy are often recommended to address the issues that may have contributed to and resulted from the development of a substance use disorder.

For more information go to https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/ Some great readying to help you learn about substance abuse

For more information go to Tauranga City Council https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/business/permits-and-licences/alcohol/other-alcohol-information/alcohol-free-zones

Editor’s Blurb

Hello, Welcome to the April 2023 issue of the Mount Maunganui, Tauranga InfoPac, I trust you are all doing ok and grabbing every bit of the fine weather as you can. We all have so much going on around us keeping up with things can be a struggle for some. Take some time out with coffee for a read of the InfoPac.

Well for me I found the Auckland Possie free speech very upsetting, I am lost for words on how Kiwi New Zealanders would and have treated someone from another country, who was here to speak up for woman and children. The violence was unbelievable with the footage that is on line. In my opinion the media fed this with their input of reporting and coverage. New Zealand has hit the news all over the world in horror of a rainbow alphabet peoples behavior . As a woman I am disgusted in the aggressive behavior and violence and as for Marama Davidson disrespectful out burst towards men and woman as a representee of the government for hate speech violence leads for a removal of her position. However whatever flavour you wish to be known as ‘good for you” But this crap has to stop as it is only causing division. Time the people woke up and got back to respect. New Zealand is not the beautiful country it once was. Agenda 2030 has destroyed our country and they are not finished.

If anyone has some interesting news they would like to share please email me and let me know and I can include it in the next issue. Also if anyone has a good quality photos taken in the Mount they would like to share please forward it to me and I will check if It can be used and published with your name attached to it. Clubs are welcome in this magazine basic info, contacts to help people find you and maybe join your club.

Advertising If you are looking to advertise we welcome you aboard. Join me and get your business in the Mount Maunganui, Tauranga InfoPac. We welcome clubs, non profit organizations/clubs and organizations offering help to people in need.

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Take care everyone …. Until next month I wish you all a very happy and safe Christmas, Enjoy your holidays See you in 2023

Mount Maunganui, Tauranga InfoPac Information:

Editor, Publisher, Photographer Cindy Foster

Email: ccsbopinfopac@gmail

Contact: Phone: 021 501 200

Publication Frequency: Monthly

Final Deadlines: 20th each month.

DISCLAIMER: All efforts have been taken to see that all information within this News Letter is correct. No liability will be accepted for any inaccuracies, misuse or misinterpretation of wrongful information. All information given and provided are views of the authors and may not reflect the views of the publisher, so should be used as a guide only.