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Bridging the gap LEARNING CROSSES THE GENERATIONS BRISBANE EDITION 88 JULY, 2022

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Editor’s note

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ell, here I am, back again after enjoying a taste of retirement for the past few months and taking some time out for a spot of travel in my little campervan.

I have come to understand why so many people say they don’t know how they found the time to do everything during their working life. I certainly had no difficulty filling my days.

However, I appreciate that I’m one of the fortunate few who seriously does enjoy their work and now it’s back to the desk (although there are definitely times when I would rather be wielding a shovel in the garden than sitting behind a keyboard).

During my extended break, I had time to really enjoy the company of my

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three-year-old granddaughter and to appreciate her fresh perspective of the world while being able to tell her a thing or two about her mum as well.

In this month’s cover story, Gail Forrer examines the value of intergenerational relationships and how everyone has something to gain.

If you watched the ABC series Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds you will have seen how both young and old can contribute and gain from getting to know each other.

I always found it touching when I visited my Dad in his retirement hostel that so many residents fussed over my small children because they simply didn’t get to see many young faces.

The inter-generational connection has been broken by changing family dynamics. The stereotype of grandma living with the family and looking after the babies while dad goes to work and mum keeps the home fires burning has long since gone.

Now we can enjoy the company of grandchildren before handing them back and getting on with our own lives, but maybe it wasn’t n t so bad when times were simpler.

Dorothy Whittington Editor

Contents 4

COVER STORY

6

NEWS

8

FUN FACTS

9

GOOD ADVICE

10

AGES AND STAGES

12

COMMUNITY

14

CARE AFFAIRS

16

WHAT’S NEW

18

BRAIN MATTERS

21

MOTORING

22

ON TRACK

23

FINANCE

26

WILLS AND ESTATES

28

ACTIVE LIVING

29

HEALTH

30

WHAT’S ON

32

RETIREMENT LIVING

33

TRAVEL

36

BOOK REVIEW

37

TRIVIA QUIZ

38

PUZZLES

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COVER STORY

Everyone’s a winner on the intergenerational exchange Mixing with the grandkids is good for you. GAIL FORRER examines how building relationships between young and old benefits every generation

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ow do we, the older generation, retain our enthusiasm, wellbeing and joy of life?

Whether moving from full-time to part-time work, retired, or living in an aged care facility, you may be wondering how you will enjoy, fill and get value from your days, and stay healthy during the time once allocated to work and family commitments.

One of the answers comes from a new study by the University of South Australia’s Emeritus Professor Marjory Ebbeck, which suggests intergenerational relationships – aging parents, adult children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren – are the way to go.

These relationships, she finds, can provide significant value in boosting self-worth, social connections and wellness.

“In return, children enjoy a close and respectful relationship with grandparents, with the opportunity to learn more about their family culture and stories,” Prof Ebbeck says.

As well as investigating intergenerational relationships in Australia, the study also investigated cultural differences between family life in Western and Asian (Singapore and Hong Kong) societies.

In contrast to many Asian cultures in which grandparents are integrated into

family life, often live with their children and play an active role in their grandchildren’s education and development, many older Australians, through necessity, spend their later years away from their families. Many go to residential health care facilities and suffer loneliness.

“In Singapore and Hong Kong there is still a strong Confucian tradition of filial piety and respect for the elderly, and this respect can lead to grandparents having a stronger sense of identity and purpose,” Prof Ebbeck says.

“These increased intergenerational interactions also provide more social connections for grandparents.”

But while cultural and societal values differ across nations, the wisdom and knowledge that grandparents can share is universal.

Lorraine McGrath, is retired and has been available to be involved in the development of her two grandchildren.

She says her life has been nourished on many levels by the relationship and believes the same could be said for her 25-year-old grandson and 9-year-old granddaughter.

In fact, she has accepted an invitation to her grandson’s 26th birthday and later in the month will travel to Sydney to attend the party.

Lorraine found that as she aged, friends either moved away or become inclined to stay at home. Taking her granddaughter to netball and doing school pick-ups provided a new set of friends and things to do.

On top of that, she has been able to access their computer knowledge. In fact, she recalls when her young grandson,

who been very patient in teaching her computer skills, finally said: “Can we stop now Nana, teaching you is giving me a headache!”

Elizabeth Woods, 63, is a grandmother to three boys and a girl under four, works part-time and with all the grandchildren living interstate, says a key word in her life is “prioritisation”. As a single grandmother, she says this is particularly necessary.

“Everything is about prioritising, so I am able to spend time with the grandchildren,” she says.

“It’s good to do fun things with the kids and impart knowledge at the same time.”

The benefits of engaging with the grandchildren have been enormous and mutual: “Playing with them brings back memories, it makes me let go and brings out a playfulness in me.”

She also acknowledges that young families have a lot to contend with, and it’s not all easy.

“So, when appropriate, I’m also there to calm the stormy waters,” she says.

After raising five children, Fay and Lincoln Chant are now retired, and the family has grown to include five grandchildren. The extended families all live nearby and play an important part in their lifestyle.

They are happy to have the various families popping in and out of the house a

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COVER STORY few times a week and to mind the children so the parents can have a night out or a few days away. They also enjoy going to the grandchildren’s various concerts and sporting events.

Fay says it’s good to do fun things with the kids and impart knowledge at the same time. According to their various ages, that could mean teaching them the names of fruit and vegetables when they go shopping or reinforcing good manners.

“But I couldn’t do it full-time,” Fay admits. “A few days a week is fine.”

These mutually positive results were echoed in the 2019 ABC television program Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds.

The unique social experiment, which united a group of aged care and retirement home residents with a group of pre-schoolers for daily activities, sought to see if intergenerational relationships could improve the health and wellbeing of older people.

A team of experts in aged care health, geriatric health and wellbeing, child development and physiotherapy were employed to oversee the social experiment.

Team member, Susan Kurrle, a geriatrician and professor at the University of Sydney says season one of the show proved the experiment could work in residential aged care. Yet, 1.6 million Australians over the age of 65 live on their own at home, many potentially lonely and isolated and suffering health issues.

This data prompted producers to make a second season, specifically to research if intergenerational contact could help reduce age decline and improve the health and happiness of older Australians, thus keeping them living in their own homes for longer.

It also examined how the interactions built confidence in the elderly to find greater connections within their local

communities. The show was huge success and provoked more than 1000 people to email Prof Kurrie with their comments.

They were all impressed, with one lady sharing how she and other retired teachers were so inspired by the show that they became volunteers and now visit several aged care facilities in Melbourne. Other aged care centres looked to emulate the experience.

Above all, Prof Kurrle says, this research shows that 40-50 per cent of aged care residents do not get any visitors. The biggest and best results, she says, came from raising awareness of what it’s like in residential care, the loneliness of people living in residential care and the way it is very different from living in the community.

She sees intergenerational care as having the power to change aged care and improve quality of life and health outcomes. Similarly, many hope the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety which handed down its final report in March, will result in meaningful change.

One of the many recommendations is that older people are entitled to receive support and care that acknowledges the aged care setting is their home and enables them to live in security, safety and comfort with their privacy respected.

Professor Kurrle, who worked for the Royal Commission as a medical advisor, believes the Commission’s recommendations, particularly establishing a new Aged Care Act, go a long way towards improving the system.

Prof Ebbeck’s report also confirms that close intergenerational ties could support Australia’s oldest and youngest citizens.

And finally, a quote from George Bernard Shaw: “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”

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THE GRANDSCHOOLS PROJECT A DIVERSE team from Queensland University of Technology, Australian Catholic University, and Western Sydney University has come together to deepen relationships, connectivity, and understandings between generations.

Working with industry partners to investigate shared campuses, the national GrandSchools health and medical research project includes improving intercultural understanding and reducing social isolation for seniors, in line with with the Change of Culture recommendation of IQCRAC (Inquiry into the Quality of Care in Residential Aged Care).

The model aims to create intentional space for co-learning, co-care, co-fitness and co-creation benefiting health, wellbeing, and continued learning of residents and students.

Four key projects will gather multidisciplinary knowledge to support

development of the model.

1. Cooperative Spaces project will focus on the health and wellbeing benefits from student and older adults engaging in intergenerational co-operative programs.

2. Youth Social Enterprise project aims to understand and maximise the impact of intergenerational programs on student and older adults’ attitudes 3. Inclusive Campus Environments project will explore the feasibility of planning and built environment models which integrate, co-situate or connect existing education and senior living environments 4. Decision Network Tool project will explore the feasibility of developing a network tool which captures regulatory policy, governance models, economic factors, campus planning, and campus decision features required to implement healthy intergenerational programs.

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To support the building of intergenerational relationships The Australian Institute for Intergenerational Practice Limited (AIIP) a not-for-profit charity founded was founded in 2021 by Emeritus Professor Anneke Fitzgerald and a dedicated team.

Anneke is a leading researcher of intergenerational practice in Australia and was involved in production of the well-loved ABC series Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds.

The AIIP’s mission is to bring together intergenerational stakeholders to advance mutually beneficial, evidence-based intergenerational activities to generate inclusive, age-friendly communities for children, teenagers, older adults, families and carers, the workforce, volunteers and the wider community. Their goals include: CAREER ESTABLISHMENT Create a basis to develop a new career path for healthcare professionals in aged care, teachers and educators.

ACCREDITATION STANDARDS Develop accreditation standards for intergenerational practice that organisations can use to guide implementation and evaluation of services.

TOOLKITS Establish evidence-based best practice guidelines for intergenerational practice in Australia.

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NEWS

It’s your time to shine

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IF YOU’VE waited all your life to take centre stage, then the time has come.

The Lord Mayor’s Seniors Cabaret is a free development program providing an opportunity to learn from the best in the biz while developing creative and artistic talents – and then to light up the stage in venues around Brisbane.

The free masterclasses in singing, dancing, and instrumental skills are the chance to work one-on-one with some of Australia’s most popular performers and vocal coaches.

They include musical theatre actor Dale Burridge; Renae Suttie who performed with Ian Moss and Kate Miller-Heidke at last year’s NRL grand

final; and writer/composer Megan Shorey. The classes, being held during July and August, will cover such topics as overcoming stage fright, vocal technique, group singing, song and dance and health and wellness.

This year’s theme is Golden Age of Pop – Music from the 1950s to ’90s.

Participants can then perform in a showcase concert in September before the Cabaret Gala at Brisbane City Hall on Sunday, October 30.

Registration is open now at the Brisbane City Council website.

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STATE of Origin is heating up as two of Australia’s great bakeries fire up their ovens for the Harvey Norman Pie of Origin challenge.

Queensland’s Beefy’s will go up against Glenorie Bakery in NSW. The bakery that raises the most funds through pie sales during the contest wins the trophy, but the real winners are kids at the Queensland Children’s Hospital and Westmead Children’s Hospital.

Since the competition kicked off in 2011, it has raised more than $230,000 for the purchase of vital hospital equipment.

Both teams are aiming high, having set their targets at $25,000.

Beefy’s will contribute $1 from every Big Queenslander Pie and $5 from every Big Queenslander Pie Pack to their tally.

Its State against State and Mate against Mate in the Pie of Origin.

THE cooler months bring the many varieties of Camellia japonicas into flower, singles and doubles in white and various shades of pinks and reds.

They are great for spot planting or as an informal hedge. Buy while in flower to make sure it’s the colour you want Another gorgeous plant is the magnolia, also flowering now in shades of mauves and purple. As they are deciduous, their flowers are shown to perfection on the bare branches There is also a beautiful yellow that goes by the name of Elizabeth, which is well worth seeking.

With the cost of veges going up, pop in a few lettuce, cabbage, silverbeet, beetroot and spring onions. A styrofoam box is good. Use a good quality mix with extra fertiliser and compost if available. Keep plants damp and use a liquid fertiliser fortnightly and you will be picking in no time. Prune roses to shape and plant fruit trees. Remove weeds while they are still small.

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“The Grey Medallion is not a swimming award as it’s not just about water safety and you don’t have to be able to swim or even be fit to do it,” says course facilitator Patricia Barry.

“The two-day course teaches people how to deal with emergency situations, give CPR, use a defibrillator, and undertake what we call dry rescues. You don’t need to even get into the water.”

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A study published by the American Meteorological Society in 2021 noted that the area’s “mountains produce sharp gradients in clouds and rainfall, which are key to abundant rainbow sightings.”

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This month in history – June

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The number of Northern White Rhinos left on earth.

The number of eggs Loggerhead turtle’s lay per nest – they lay two to eight nests per season.

Quote of the week.

“If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavour.”

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Walkman is a brand of portable media players manufactured by Sony. The original Walkman, released in 1979, was a portable cassette player. Its popularity made “walkman” an unofficial term for personal stereos of any brand. In 1986, the word Walkman entered the Oxford English Dictionary.

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The number of bees that can live in an active beehive in Australia.

1717 – The world’s first Masonic Grand Lodge is established.

Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that has counted among its members a large number of known intellectuals. Due to its secretive nature, many myths about their underground activities have emerged through the ages.

1901 – Pablo Picasso opens his first exhibition at 18 years old.

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Based on running costs alone, reversecycle air conditioning is easily the cheapest way to warm the home.

Estimates show that a reverse-cycle air conditioner will cost only a little more to run for the entire year than an electric heater will cost to run just for three months. The only problem with reversecycle air conditioners is the big upfront cost.

Simple things such as closing a curtain can reduce the need to run a heater.

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AGES & STAGES

by Mocco Wollert

WE MAY often not realise that we are creating a habit, but could it also be that it creates itself and we are just the willing victims?

Habits are very hard to break, just ask any smoker or drinker.

I was a very heavy smoker, a habit formed in my early teenage years when my father gave me the first cigarette and invited me to “have a smoke together”.

It made me feel special in my father’s eyes, worthy to have a smoke with. It took me more than 20 years to let go of this habit when the danger of smoking was finally established.

There are habits we have acquired without recognising them as such, like

snatching up the mobile phone the minute it rings; and rolling our eyes when disagreeing with someone, quite oblivious as to whether they can see you or not.

My granddaughters all have beautiful long hair. They constantly run their hands through it, no matter whether we are in a restaurant or somewhere else. It often takes all my willpower not to say something like, “please can you stop fiddling with your hair.”

There are old and new habits.

If your cat constantly uses your carpet instead of the grass outside for its business, should you consider that a bad habit or get a new cat?

If you are like me, you’d rather replace the carpet than the cat. My cat has the bad habit of wanting to sleep in my bed and expects me not to move my legs during my sleep. If I bump her during the night, she certainly lets me know her displeasure – a shame I cannot unhook my legs altogether.

The cat before her had the habit of laying dead mice or grasshoppers at my feet, looking for praise. I usually freaked out but could not be angry with her. She only did what comes naturally to a cat.

Habits can be dangerous or good for you. That daily cream cake with morning tea falls probably into the category of bad habits as do Macca’s fries and those tempting small bottles of iced coffee on the shelves in the supermarket.

And there are those delicious little Magnum ice creams! Even the Mini is a bad treat. Cleaning your teeth after a meal is certainly a good habit. It might counter the above bad habits.

I was married for almost 60 years when my husband died – dare I say it – that sometimes I wondered whether it was a deep love that kept us together or whether he had become a habit in my life as I might have been a habit to him?

It was certainly a comfortable habit for both of us. It did not exclude the love and respect we had for each other.

It seems strange to think about people as habits but it can happen. What I mean is that people can become habits and sometimes this can become annoying.

If the neighbour across the road comes over for a chat when you move, it may be most welcome. If they start coming every day, at the same time, it becomes a great annoyance, and you wish you could undo that habit.

It might be a good and refreshing thing to break old habits when we go into our golden years; sort of shake off or out the cobwebs in our lives.

I would really like to change my habit of going to the coffee shop every morning but why should I? If we’ are happy with our habits and they don’t harm us or others, let’s keep them.

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WHEN hubby and I upgraded to a new car, we were surprised at the fancy features that came with the base model. Our other car, after 10 years, had clocked up an impressive 270,000km.

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AGES & STAGES At the traffic lights, a small beep is accompanied by a message telling me, “lead vehicle is driving away.”

“Okay,” I cry. “It’s not a race.”

This car is more impatient than some drivers.

I do love the reverse camera. The sensor tells me, with another loud chime, if I’m close to an object. There’s a bit of leeway, but it becomes quite frantic if I press the point.

“C’mon,” I find myself arguing with it. “I still had a good 30cm to go.”

It displays messages from “Collision warning” to “Hands off wheel.” I try not to use these.

The most important feature of a vehicle is, of course, the sound system.

This one plucks my favourite songs from the ether which allows me to sing like no-one is listening.

It’s quite the change from when I learnt to drive in a 1960s Mini Minor which had no radio at all. The only conversation I had with that car was begging it to start.

I got my driver’s licence in the Mini at a time when the local police officer would sit stoically in the passenger seat ticking boxes on a clipboard.

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The poor little car spluttered and stalled and the officer pointed out that my handbrake had been on since we left the station.

I was suitably embarrassed and only consoled when I found out my brother had actually collided with a power pole during his test.

Due to hubby’s love of older cars, I’ve driven some weird and wonderful mechanical beasts.

He favoured old Chryslers, which spoke in their own language of rattles and squeaks. I could barely see over the dash and it was a long way to the pedals.

I now appreciate seats that adjust at the touch of a button.

If you see me having a deep and meaningful in my new car, I will dismiss it with the excuse that I was on the phone.

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IN THE COMMUNITY

SOCIAL GROUPS RELISH BELLA ITALIA CELEBRATIONS

VIEW OF FASHION, FUN AND FUNDRAISING IN BRENDALE BRENDALE Evening View Club held a successful fashion parade last month with members and friends sharing fun and laughter as well as morning tea.

The Brendale Evening View (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Club is a group of women giving their time to make a difference in the community supporting the work of children’s education charity The Smith Family while enjoying social activities and developing lasting friendships.

The club is committed to having fun and nurturing friendships.

Dinner meetings are on the third Tuesday of the month at Aspley Hornets Football Club, 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

There’s a regular coffee morning on the first Saturday of the month.

New members welcome.

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SOCIAL groups from Co.As.It celebrated the 76th National Day of the Republic of Italy with dancing and dining reflecting their rich cultural heritage last month.

Both Casa Serena and Casa Aurelia activity centres were decorated to bring back memories of bella Italia for guests (and staff) who wore traditional folk costumes and danced to the music of their youth. After a feast of Italian staples such as antipasto, farfalle in pesto and tortellini in sugo, attention turned to another culinary staple – wine.

A winemaking demonstration reflected the significant role it plays in their culture, economy and health – something many Italian immigrants brought with them to Australia.

Guests at both centres participated in the classic foot-stomping methods of crushing the grapes, an experience that

reminded them of both Italy and family.

The Italian Week events were declared a success in evoking memories, blending cultures, and encouraging clients to participate in activities that stimulate balance, movement and cognition.

Co.As.It (Committee of Assistance to Italians) provides home support services and social connection to more than 5000 people of diverse cultural background every week.

OLDER WOMEN PLAN CABOOLTURE NETWORK OLDER Women’s Network Qld is planning to start a branch in Caboolture.

Mature-aged women looking for friendship, fun, and to know more about healthy aging are invited to become part of OWNQ. There will be a “meet and greet” morning tea on Tuesday, July 12, 10am11.30am at Morayfield Seniors Rentals, 21-23 Barossa Cres, Caboolture South.

For further information call Lee 0429 831 414.

Women over 50 who are interested in social activities and making new friends are welcome to attend one of the friendly branch meetings to have a chat, discuss a range of topics, and try a range of activities.

For more information and to find a branch near you, call Older Women’s Network Qld 3358 2301.

HISTORY RESTORED MEMBERS of the Sandgate Historical Society have celebrated the official opening of the latest restoration of the memorial to Robert Travers Atkin on the 150th anniversary of his death.

Atkin, an early Queensland social justice campaigner, journalist and politician and his sister Grace, who helped break new ground in education for girls, are both buried in the St Margaret’s Anglican churchyard.

The monument was erected in 1872 and has had two previous restorations.

The latest project which involved the Sandgate Historical Society, began in 2016, with almost $60,000 being raised by the Atkin family, the legal fraternity and the local community.

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It’s not just about the décor. House plants filter and humidify the air and help keep germs at bay. KENDALL MORTON discusses the benefits of indoor plants for the whole household’s health.

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lants add colour to the home and provide a conversation piece. Caring for house plants can help an ex-gardener feel connected to green living things when their active gardening days are over.

There are two major health benefits.

Firstly, the humble house plant is an oxygen factory and air-purifying machine. Remember photosynthesis?

Plants take in carbon dioxide, water and sunlight to create sugars which they turn into new growth. As a by-product, the plants expel oxygen.

In 1989, NASA conducted a landmark study, known as the “clean air study”.

Given that astronauts lived in confined spaces with limited ventilation, NASA wanted to know if plants could improve the air quality for their space pioneers.

The results were impressive. In 24

hours, plants can remove up to 87 per cent of certain pollutants including formaldehyde and benzene, while at the same time returning oxygen to the closed environment.

Numerous studies have confirmed the NASA research.

Basically, when plants take in carbon dioxide, they also absorb pollutants from the air. The pollutants of concern are VOCs – volatile organic compounds.

These are chemicals from carpets, furniture, air fresheners, cosmetics, cooking, heating, smoking and other sources.

Sometimes you can smell off-gassing from carpets or new household products, but gases you can’t smell can be just as harmful.

The VOCs that can be present at home include benzene, ethylene glycol,

formaldehyde, methylene chloride and toluene.

These chemicals can increase risk of headaches, infections and asthma attacks.

The air pollution inside can be higher than outdoors. This is exacerbated in winter when the house is closed to keep out the cold.

Plants that actively remove toxins from the air include peace lilies, snake plants, English ivy, spider plants, aloe vera and weeping figs.

Some plants produce oxygen at night as well as during the day. This makes them a good choice for the bedroom.

These include the snake plant (previously known as mother-in-law’s tongue), aloe vera, gerbera daisy and peace lily.

A second benefit is house plants add some protection against airborne viruses such as the flu. This is because plants add humidity to the air.

One peace lily can increase humidity by 5 per cent. With internal heating, the air in your home can become dry. Viral droplets like flu droplets travel further when the air is dry, so keeping the air moist can reduce risk of infection and illness.

Dr Taylor, an infection control consultant at Harvard Medical School, co-authored the paper Humidity as a non-pharmaceutical intervention for influenza.

In an interview with Climate Control News, she said that humidity plays a role in the spread and prevention of viral illnesses.

Viral particles spread through coughing, sneezing or talking, hover in the air. Keeping the air at a humidity of 40-60 per cent, deactivates these tiny pathogens faster. This humidity range also helps our airways to remove viral particles.

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Ross Skinner of the Department of Social Services and Carers Queensland CEO Debra Cottrell cut the cake celebrating two years of the Your Caring Way program.

FOR two years, Your Caring Way has been creating new futures for unpaid carers in Queensland.

The program, a Carers Queensland initiative, has been delivering results for unpaid carers since 2020, by empowering them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enter or re-enter the workforce, undertake higher education, or engage in meaningful volunteering or employment.

Strategy and Growth general manager Simone Schofield said Your Caring Way had been designed with carers in mind.

“They spend most of their time taking care of others and at some point can lose their own aspirations and self-confidence,” she said.

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She was his full-time carer for 26 years, until he moved out two years ago after accessing the NDIS. Since then, her caring role has changed and so has her life.

“I check in with him every day; sometimes I have to come in and help with something or talk to his support workers,” she says.

Janette had also been out of work for two years, and because of the pandemic, was having a tough time getting her professional confidence back. She found it very challenging to return to the workforce and even started doubting herself.

After joining Your Caring Way and with newfound confidence, Janette is now working part-time as an Employment Mentor with Applied Abilities.

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PET photography business Zoo Studio is calling for owners to showcase their pets as part of a new photography book to raise funds for veterans and first responders impacted by PTSD. The book will feature pet owners and their pets alongside veterans and first responders being helped by PTSD dogs.

Zoo Studio’s director and principal photographer, Lorraine Charlecrafte, aims to photograph, produce and launch the book before Christmas and to raise more than $40,000 in sales for PTSD Dogs Australia.

PTSD Dogs Australia is one of the country’s leading charities assisting veterans and first responders impacted by PTSD. “They take in unwanted and dispositioned dogs, re-home and train them to ensure veterans and first responders never have to walk alone,” Ms Charlecrafte said.

“PTSD assistance dogs are gentle, intuitive, intelligent and full of unconditional love.

They can provide a sense of calm amidst turmoil, safety amid confusion and comfort in sadness – which makes them the ideal companion.”

The book will give pet owners the experience of a photography session with their pet and incorporate the stories of extraordinary veterans and first responders.

Cost to participate is the photography session fee of $165 of which $100 is donated to PTSD Dogs Australia. It is hoped to sell at least 300 copies of the book at $150 each.

QUEENSLAND’S newest Probus Club was formed at Arana Hills & District last month, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mitchelton.

The foundation meeting was attended by almost 80 people, including members of the sponsoring Rotary Club, of which 57 signed up as members on the day.

A further 12 members have been added since, highlighting the need for Probus in the area to assist in reducing isolation and loneliness felt by many seniors in the community.

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Arana Hills & District Probus Club meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month 10am-noon at the Arana Hills Leagues Club and interested retirees and semiretirees are welcome to attend.

Call Barbara Tobin 0402 850 367 or visit paqnetwork.com.au to find your nearest Probus club.

CONNECT AND FEEL INCLUDED COMMUNITY organisation Inclusee is encouraging those aged 65 and over who are feeling isolated or lonely to visit their new website and access the power of connection.

“Our service has hundreds of participants and volunteers across 19 regions who have had thousands of hours of connection, laughter, education and conversation together,” CEO Rachael Cook said.

“Loneliness can greatly impact physical health, mental health, and overall wellbeing.”

The service has been connecting qualified volunteers with older Australians in need of social interaction through face-to-face visits, telephone and digital catch ups for nearly 50 years.

Programs are free but some eligibility conditions apply.

Volunteers are partnered with participants who have similar interests, and they meet

at regular intervals over video.

“While there will never be a substitute for one-on-one, person-to-person contact, simple technologies are opening up exciting prospects for the future of care,” Ms Cook said.

“We use video chat and a user-friendly mobile tablet to keep connected and create enjoyable experiences related to the interests of the individual.”

The device is pre-configured with bespoke software designed to easily facilitate video chatting for those not confident with mobile technology.

Inclusee launched in 1973 as Golden Years Senior Centre and was recently known as Aurous Ltd. It has a range of online clubs and interest groups from learning to shop online to bingo, men’s shed, Greek culture club, and also caters for travel enthusiasts and trivia buffs.

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GET MOVING KEEP MOVING By Dr Gordon Spence This new research-based health book shows how to age better by getting your exercise mojo back.Psychologist Dr Gordon Spence fuses psychology and exercise science to explore why exercise loses its lustre and provides a practical guide to healthy ageing.

Using the personal stories of five people, including himself, he shows how challenges can be overcome and the possibilities it creates for ageing well. Learn how to identify forms of physical activity that suit you; take ownership of physical pursuits; examine physical and mental readiness for change and gather the help needed to form positive habits. Written without judgement, it is about hope.

IN THE END By Jacky Coyle A resource for dealing with the difficult, taboo subject of death and dying, this book is a practical guide for people with a life-limiting illness, their families, carers and friends.

It introduces the subject of death in a way that is not confronting or challenging. It is in four parts – different ideas and beliefs about dying and death; the elements of human life: body, mind, soul, people and possessions; planning and preparing for death and dying and carers, friends, companions and helpers.

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BRAIN MATTERS

Find the sweet spot and don’t blow your top Not too high, not too low. KAILAS ROBERTS describes the significant links between blood pressure and brain health.

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hat we know about blood pressure when it comes to brain health is that it is a Goldilocks phenomenon. By that I mean that there is a range that is “just right”.

Erring either side of this – with high blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension) – is not ideal.

The problem with your blood pressure being too low is that the brain may not receive the supply of nutrients and oxygen that it needs over a given period.

Given that the brain is the most energy hungry organ in the body (constituting 25 per cent of the body’s energy requirements), low blood pressure can have significant effects on brain function and cognitive performance.

It is likely that this is more pronounced the older you are as your brain tends to be more vulnerable to physiological changes with age.

Worryingly, if the pressure is too low for too long, this can cause permanent damage to the brain as neurons “starve” and potentially die.

We know there is an association between low blood pressure and dementia, though this is complicated by the fact that dementia itself may damage the centres of

the brain responsible for maintaining adequate pressure.

It’s therefore a bit of a chicken-and-egg scenario.

So, what causes your blood pressure to be too low?

Some reasons are obvious: Significant blood loss reduces the volume of blood circulating in the body and brain, and hence lowers the pressure.

More commonly, dehydration is the culprit, again because the volume of blood is reduced (90 per cent of blood is water).

This is a real issue in summer especially.

Problems affecting the heart – heart attacks and heart failure – don’t help, and even conditions affecting other organs can be a problem, particularly the adrenal

glands above the kidneys.

Medications and severe infections are other not uncommon causes.

When it comes to high blood pressure and the brain, there are two main risks.

One is if your blood pressure acutely becomes very high and results in a stroke; the other comes from have persistently elevated blood pressure above the norm.

Over time, this can be deeply damaging to the brain and is unequivocally associated with an increased risk of dementia – both vascular dementia (due to altered blood supply) and Alzheimer’s disease.

The causes of high blood pressure are myriad.

Acute stress can temporarily increase your blood pressure directly, through the release of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline.

It is less clear whether stress directly induces more persistent changes in blood pressure, but people who are stressed often sleep poorly, eat unhealthily (fat and salt being especially problematic) and stop exercising, all of which do raise blood pressure.

Drinking too much alcohol also increases blood pressure over the longer

term. Diabetes is a risk, as is kidney disease and obesity.

So, what pressure should you be aiming for? Well, this is definitely something to discuss with your doctor – as individual needs may differ – but anything above 130/80mmHg is considered high blood pressure.

There is even research suggesting that high normal blood pressure – just below 130/80mmHg – although not officially high blood pressure, is probably not optimal, with higher values being associated with increased brain shrinkage.

Like many factors for brain health, you have agency over your blood pressure, so make sure you live a life that helps you control it and discuss it in a timely fashion with your GP.

Kailas Roberts is a psychogeriatrician and author of Mind your brain The Essential Australian Guide to Dementia now available at all good bookstores and online.

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Sorento wagon moves up a gear Kia’s 21st century Sorento is a fair way removed from the first of its Korean SUVs yet retains a “can-do” approach to all manner of road conditions, writes BRUCE McMAHON.

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he four-wheel drive Sorento wagon landed in Australia two decades ago, with two-speed transfer case and full chassis. It was a reasonably smart wagon with some off-road ability but could prove skittish down a back road.

By 2009, the second generation Sorento had lost its dual-range gearbox and the ladder chassis. This was a more refined Sports Utility Vehicle for family motoring.

The current, fourth generation in 2022 has gained further refinements and sophistications in style and substance.

Kia’s Sorento is also one of the few, if not only, machines on the market with a choice of four engines – petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and hybrid.

The latter, the hybrid with petrolelectric power and either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, is the top of the range, arriving with a full gamut of premium features.

These run from interior mood lighting to cameras which show what’s in the blind spot when indicators are used.

With all the technology, with all the creature comforts comes a decent price tag of close enough to $70,000 for the

AWD model. Apparently worldwide demand and supply issues mean Australia only gets the dressed-up Sorento Hybrid for now.

Once things settle down, less expensive versions could be available.

These full-on Kia hybrids run with a 1.6 litre, 132kW turbocharged engine plus a 44kW electric motor fitted between the petrol motor and the six-speed automatic transmission with a 1kW/h lithium-ion battery under the floor.

That’s charged by the petrol engine

and, as with all-electric cars, under braking.

Combined, the power output is 169kW and 350Nm, enough for the two-tonne Kia to be a competent wagon for town traffic or highway cruises.

For ordinary starts, the Kia moves smooth and quiet under electric power.

For harder starts off the line, for acceleration and brisker motoring the petrol motor chimes in – the transition is pretty seamless, only noticed by some engine noise from under the bonnet.

The factory reckons this eco-friendly powertrain should return an average 5.8 litres per 100 kilometres, although a week’s run in and around a water-logged Brisbane saw returns in the high 7 litres per 100km.

Maybe flicking those steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters to drop a gear for extra urge didn’t help much.

It is a handsome wagon, quite practical despite all the bling GT-Line versions bring to the Sorento. Responsive and engaging enough to steer and comfortable too, although those 19-inch wheels weren’t keen on potholes.

Ground clearance of 176mm plus the ability to dial up different engine and transmission responses – for sand and mud and such – means the Sorento should not be embarrassed in tackling a bush track or heading out into the never-never.

(There’s even a proper spare tyre.)

Yet with this ever-growing sophistication from hybrid drivetrain to a wagon-load of comfort and convenience features, plus a host of driver aids, the hybrid Kia Sorento is more the luxury cruiser for back roads than a family camp-mobile these days.

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ON TRACK

Crossing the generation gap benefits both sides An intergenerational learning program sees non-adjacent generations get together, usually to undertake a project or activity. JUDY RAFFERTY discusses her recent experience crossing the divide to join a younger generation.

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on-adjacent generations, for example grandchildren and grandparents, have a generation or more in between them.

The opportunity for elders and children or young people to spend time together tends to be dependent on family.

Some families are in a situation where the so called non-adjacent generations spend quite a bit of time together. In an increasing number of families, it is the grandparents who are becoming the primary carers of their grandchildren.

There is a higher rate of depression and health problems among grandparents who are responsible for raising their grandchildren, but on the whole, contact between seniors and children has diminished markedly.

As a result, there are many children who have no contact with a senior person or elder.

The benefits of intergenerational interaction are multiple for both generations.

I recently visited an intergenerational program operating in

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a school and spoke with one of the senior participants.

Joanne has lived in a retirement

community for five years. She delighted in telling me that, after eight weeks in the program, she is sure that her brain is working better than it has for a long time.

Research supports Joanne’s experience.

It also shows that senior participants in intergenerational programs can burn 20 per cent more calories each week, have fewer falls, better memory performance, reduced boredom and loneliness, and improved mood.

Importantly, the young people in the program experience significant benefits too. Research shows that these benefits can include improvements in literacy, behaviour and school attendance rates.

The young people are less likely to experience depression, significantly less likely to use illicit substances and more likely to communicate with, and trust, their parents.

Such benefits lead to healthier, happier individuals. But intergenerational programs also help build healthier, happier communities.

We are a culture that segregates by age. According to research there is a link

between this segregation and lower life satisfaction for older people.

In addition, age segregation appears to have led to an increase in negative stereotyping – by older people of the young and by the young of older people.

Studies have found that intergenerational programs where two generations meet to work and play together, result in a reduction in negative age-related stereotyping in both generations.

Perhaps your local area has an intergenerational program operating.

If it does and you are an eligible elder, I would recommend considering asking to join or volunteering.

I think you might find yourself having more fun than expected with the playdoh!

Judy Rafferty is the author of Retirement Your Way, A Practical Guide to Knowing What You Want and How to Get It, at all good bookshops and online.

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FINANCE

Investment scams claim more victims

AUSTRALIANS lost more than $205 million to scams in the first quarter of this year, a 166 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, according to new data from Scamwatch.

The true losses are likely to be much higher, as research indicates that only about 13 per cent of people report their

losses to Scamwatch.

People aged 55 to 64 reported the highest total losses, $32 million and more than 80 per cent of losses – $26 million – reported by this age group was lost to investment scams.

The majority of losses were to investment scams with $158 million lost, an increase of 314 per cent compared to the same period last year.

While the reported losses have increased the number of reports has reduced slightly, indicating that on average people reported higher individual losses.

“We are seeing more money lost to investment scams and so are urging all Australians not to trust investment opportunities that seem too good to be true,” the ACCC’s Delia Rickard said.

The majority of investment scam losses involved crypto investments, with $113 million reported lost this year.

Cryptocurrency is also the most common payment method for investment scams.

“Australians should be very wary of

anyone asking them to invest in or transfer money using cryptocurrency, especially if it’s someone you have only met online.

Many consumers are unfamiliar with the complexities of cryptocurrency and this can make them more vulnerable to scams,” Ms Rickard said.

Scamwatch has also seen an increase in imposter bond scams this year, with $10.9m reported lost.

Imposter bond scams usually impersonate real financial companies or banks and claim to offer government/

Treasury bonds or fixed term deposits.

Scamwatch data also shows scam contact methods are changing with text messages up 54 per cent, surpassing phone call as the most common contact mode.

“If you receive an unexpected text message or phone call from someone offering you an opportunity to invest, it is likely a scam and you should immediately hang up or delete the message,” Ms Rickard said.

New rules to block scam text messages will be introduced this year.

PANDEMIC HITS FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE FINANCIAL experts are encouraging pre-retirees to sharpen their financial skills after a new report from the University of South Australia found that 31 per cent of Australians aged 55 and over feel insecure about their financial future.

The report explores the financial behaviours, psychological wellbeing and financial decision-making of 1500 older people during the pandemic.

Those who were not retired were more likely to delay their full retirement (12.3 per cent) and/or make early cash withdrawals from their superannuation (9.1 per cent) than those who were retired.

“Older Australians are disproportionately vulnerable to the financial consequences of Covid-19 and as a society we need to recognise and address this,” UniSA’s Dr Braam Lowies says.

“While many pre-retirees are uncertain about their financial situation, women are particularly at risk with nearly a quarter indicating that they felt worried about making mistakes relating to investments, and 20 per cent saying that they felt nervous about planning financially for their retirement.”

Pause, Reflect and Connect, a threestep education process, has been developed to help manage financial panic among older people.

Co-researcher Professor Kurt Lushington says targeted financial supports will benefit older Australians and help them better understand and manage their finances.

“As people age, they tend to become uneasy about all sorts of things. If we can help alleviate some of this anxiety, especially in relation to financial concerns, then that’s absolutely worthwhile,” he said.

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How to keep your skin safe this winter

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t can be easy to hang up our hats and put away the sunscreen during winter, but do we still need sun protection even during the cooler months or when the sun isn’t out? And how long can we soak up the winter sunshine before we experience skin damage?

The sun’s UV radiation is the leading cause of skin cancer, and we generally require sun protection when UV levels reach 3 or above.

But many people are surprised to learn that UV levels can remain above 3 all year round in Queensland, even in winter or on cool or cloudy days. At this level, just 10 minutes of unprotected sun exposure is

enough to cause cell damage which leads to skin ageing, pigmentation and skin cancer – and you don’t need to be sunburnt to experience skin damage.

“It just takes small amounts of incremental sun – just being outside for a few minutes, driving your car, hanging out the washing,” says Professor David Wilkinson, Chief Medical Officer of the National Skin Cancer Centres. He says winter is an ideal time to get your professional skin cancer check.

“It is often easier for doctors to find suspicious lesions in winter without the disguise of your summer tan, and you can usually expect shorter waiting times.”

How to check your own skin for skin cancer Between professional full-body skin checks, you can self-monitor your skin for any new, changing or unusual lesions. Start by examining your body in a full-length mirror, checking all visible skin on your front and back with your arms raised.

Next, look at your underarms, forearms and palms, then your legs, toes and the soles of your feet. Skin cancer can even grow under your toenails! As the disease can develop anywhere on the body (even in places not exposed to the sun), use a hand mirror or ask a loved one for help examining your neck, scalp, ears, back and buttocks.

What changes to look for...

Keep an eye out for lesions that stand out from the others, sores that won’t heal, new or changing moles, and one or more of the ABC signs of melanoma: Asymmetry: The two halves don’t match Border: The edges are notched or uneven Colour: There are multiple colours Diameter: The lesion is larger than a pencil eraser Evolving: The lesion is changing Firm: It feels hard to the touch Growing: It has recently gotten bigger If anything stands out, see your doctor straight away, even if you aren’t due for your follow-up check.

However, many skin cancers are invisible to the naked eye.

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“That’s where the latest technology helps,” says Professor David Wilkinson.

Early detection with total body photography For high-risk patients, total body photography is recommended by experts in addition to your full skin check. It is the best method to detect skin cancers accurately and identify potential skin cancers as early as possible by monitoring changes over time.

A series of digital images is taken of your whole skin surface, and the technology automatically compares all follow-up photos with the corresponding baseline images to identify new and changing moles. These moles are quickly marked for follow-up evaluation by the doctor.

Full-body imaging is the most reliable means of revealing the subtlest skin changes and detecting skin cancer at its earliest stage when it is most manageable and requires least invasive treatment.

“With something as serious and life-threatening as skin cancer, the earlier we detect it, the higher the chance of successful treatment,” says Professor Wilkinson.

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How does a skin cancer check work?

During your full-body skin cancer check (which is recommended for all Queenslanders at least once a year), your doctor will thoroughly inspect your skin and examine any moles, freckles or bumps with a dermatoscope, which is a special skin microscope that allows the doctor to see beneath the skin to identify suspicious characteristics.

The examination is completely painless. If the doctor finds a suspicious spot, they might take a photograph to be recorded and analysed, and they might take a small sample of the skin.

“Melanoma can grow very fast and may show no symptoms until the advanced stage,” says Professor Wilkinson.

“Special diagnostic tools are usually necessary to see beneath the skin’s surface to identify suspicious changes, which is why annual skin checks are important for early detection and can produce potentially life-saving results.”

How can you protect yourself?

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Protecting your skin all year round can be as simple as applying SPF50+ broad-spectrum sunscreen to exposed skin when UV levels reach 3 or above, sticking to the shade, and wearing a hat, long sleeves and collared shirts.

In summer, it is also recommended to avoid going outdoors during peak UV times (around 10am to 2pm).

You are at especially high risk if you are over 55, have light hair or light-coloured eyes, have a fair complexion, have a family or personal history of skin cancer, work outdoors or enjoy outdoor activities, or have ever been sunburnt or used a tanning bed.

“So many patients have sun-damaged skin in Queensland, so they’re at high risk of skin cancers including potentially deadly melanoma, but unfortunately a lot of people underestimate that risk,” says Professor Wilkinson.

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WILLS & ESTATES FEATURE

UNDERSTANDING GRANT OF PROBATE

THE LAW AND YOU

It is a common misunderstanding that a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration is necessary in every estate. ZINTA HARRIS explains why it’s worth checking before spending.

Baby Boomers are retiring which means they have many legal issues to attend to and, as DON MACPHERSON suggests, the pandemic has heightened the need for expert advice.

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grant is a Supreme Court-issued document that recognises someone’s authority to administer the estate. The three main types of non-contested grants are: 1. Probate, when there is a will and the named executors are willing and able to act; 2. Letters of administration on intestacy, when there is no will; 3. Letters of administration with the will, when there is a will, but a person other than the named executor will manage the estate. For example, if the only named executor has pre-deceased, is incapable, or wishes to renounce.

While there are other types of grants issued for special circumstances, these three are the most common.

Sometimes in the simplest estate cases, no grant is needed, which means you can avoid the cost of making the application, particularly if there is no risk of litigation during the estate administration.

In Queensland, if the only asset of significant value is a house or other real estate, then it’s possible to have the title to the property transferred to the named beneficiaries through the land titles registry.

In most non-contested estates, however, applying to the court for a grant will be necessary before any other steps can be taken.

This is because most estates are made up of more assets than just one house.

Banks and other institutions will often have a monetary threshold which will determine whether they will require a grant of representation before transferring assets or funds to the personal representative.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) also has a policy requiring this formal representation before disclosing

information about the deceased’s tax affairs or paying any tax refund.

Even if only one bank, institution or the ATO insists on a formal grant, then an application will be required.

If there is a risk of litigation against the estate, or if court proceedings need to be commenced on behalf of the estate, a grant should be obtained so that the legal personal representative (the technical name for the person who personally represents the deceased in the administration of the estate) has the proper authority to make and defend court applications and has access to the protections given to them under the relevant legislation.

If you have been named an executor of a will or if you are entitled to apply for letters of administration and you have worked out that a grant is needed, the next step is to make the court application for a grant.

We have free checklists and eBook resources for executors and administrators.

Zinta Harris is an accredited specialist in succession law and business law (Qld) and owner of Resolve Estate Law. Call 3371 0795 or visit resolveestatelaw.com.au

IF YOU need an electrical job done you don’t get a plumber, you choose someone who knows what they are doing because they do it every day.

Similarly, generalist solicitors who do conveyancing, personal injury claims and criminal law, are not the experts in elder law.

Lawyers for seniors, or elder lawyers, are trained by life and years of practice, to offer specialised advice covering the range of legal issues that affect families in their senior years.

Clients of a certain age tend to be “old school” in terms of values. Trust is vital.

While cost is, of course, always important, elder law clients tend to look for professionals –lawyer, doctor, accountant – as longer-term trusted advisors.

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CHOOSE EXECUTORS WISELY

expertise, with empathy.

This is not a time for mediocre decisions, or advice and the internet is not a panacea for knowledge on all the issues that elder clients may encounter.

Specialist advice, mindful not only of the law but also of client needs, is essential.

Elder lawyers need to be focused on the same old school values of their clients and offer them the reliability and comfort of knowing that every phone call is not being billed, every event is not recorded on a time sheet, and that a global, rather than transactional approach is taken to inquiries.

In short, don’t choose a generalist to do specialist work.

Elder clients are not files, not numbers, they are people, who should be treated with the dignity and respect accorded those who have built this country and are simply embarking on another part of their life journey.

Don Macpherson has been a trusted advisor for seniors and their families for more than 30 years. Call Brisbane Elder Law 1800 961 622 or visit brisbaneelderlaw.com.au

ONE definition of a pitfall is “a covered pit for use as a trap”. Although the inference of setting traps does not sit well with estate law, there are indeed traps awaiting the unwary executor.

An executor has legal responsibility in the administration of a deceased person’s estate to preserve and collect assets, pay debts, resolve claims against the estate and then carry out the testator’s wishes in accordance with the will.

If executors fail in the proper performance of their duties, serious consequences will follow.

When choosing an executor, look beyond favourite children and friends and consider the person who would best manage the administration of the estate.

An executor requires skills to not only manage the assets but also to communicate with beneficiaries, the lawyer acting for the estate, asset-holders and other stakeholders.

The primary qualification is to be reliable and honest[1]. Proper estate management also includes completing the administration of the estate efficiently and without delay.

In many cases, multiple executors are appointed. When they are unable to work together, an application may be made to remove one or all of them and appoint an independent administrator.

Litigation is an option when executors wish to resolve disputes. It does have disadvantages, for example, it may divide families and reduce the asset pool of the estate.

Other options include seeking judicial advice which may be advising whether or not the executor is justified in taking a particular action. The executor is protected from liability by following the advice given.

If seeking judicial advice, be aware that the court is not an arbiter of the terms of a commercial contract but will consider whether the executor has the power to enter into such a transaction.

An executor is required to lodge tax returns for the deceased up to the date of death and for the estate from the date of

death. It is recommended that executors seek specific tax advice from an accountant or tax advisor.

When no tax returns are required to be lodged, an executor should notify the Commissioner of Taxation accordingly.

Part of the executor’s role is to pay for estate liabilities and those incurred in the administration of an estate.

Prior to distributing any monies to beneficiaries, executors should ensure that there are sufficient funds in an estate to meet its liabilities and expenses, or they may be personally liable.

If an executor has not distributed an

estate within 12 months of the date of death, then a beneficiary of a legacy (a gift of money), may claim interest on the unpaid legacy until it is paid in full.

In Queensland, the rate is 8 per cent unless otherwise determined by the Court.

Estates are commonly administered without difficulty. A number of pitfalls could be avoided if a testator and legal adviser give careful consideration to the most appropriate person to be an executor, bearing in mind the duties and relationships among beneficiaries.

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ACTIVE LIVING

Take out health insurance for your brain

FIT HAPPENS With Tom Law

It’s easy to get discouraged about exercise in the middle of winter. TRISTAN HALL explains why staying physically active is good insurance for brain health.

WINSTON Churchill is reported to have stated, “Never, never, never give up.”

I am sure the quote regardless of who said it has been used in various forms for years to help those who are finding a tough and rocky road.

My earliest experience of the same quote, albeit not related in any way to the Blitz over London or wars in general, came from a Sunday school story when I was about nine years old.

The gentleman who took us from the main church to a little hall around the corner but still attached to the church) told us a story about three mice.

The mice roamed around a little house in the country and one day they found a small tub with some cream in it.

Eventually one after the other the mice fell into the tub of cream and had their fill.

When it came time to leave, the mice could not reach the rim of the tub of cream to escape.

Floundering in the remaining cream they tried and tried to get out of the small tub of cream

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euroscientist Dr Wendy Suzuki says exercise is the most transformative thing you can do for your brain today. The immediate benefits include increased levels of the mood-boosters dopamine, serotonin and noradrenaline.

In a talk on the brain-changing benefits of exercise, she said mental focus improves so you get more done; reaction times speed up; and you are safer around trip hazards and other accidents.

Regular exercise changes your brain structure.

Aerobic exercise gives the most benefit. The hippocampus, which stores memories, creates new cells and grows; as does the prefrontal cortex, which manages thinking, planning and problemsolving.

These changes are like health insurance. They can partially protect you from the effects of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

A longitudinal study from Sweden backs this up – 191 women were tested for cardiovascular fitness and were then assessed for neurological functioning every six years for 44 years.

The women who had higher cardiovascular fitness also had a lower risk of dementia. Women who were very fit in middle age had a 9.5 year delay in showing signs of dementia compared to those with moderate fitness levels.

As exercise improves mood and boosts energy, it becomes self-reinforcing. That’s great, but

getting started can be a challenge. Here are some suggestions: Create your own walking group. If you are in charge, it’s easier to stay committed. Our brains love novelty so vary the locations.

Get together with a few friends and hire an exercise physiologist. The cost is less when shared and the fun is multiplied.

Set yourself a fitness target with a fundraising walk. The Stroke Foundation has a Scenic Rim fundraising walk from September17 - 20. October is Walk for Daniel month. Walk with friends and make a group donation. For extra motivation, pair it with breakfast at a café.

To prepare yourself for a walking event, join an exercise class at a local clinic or gym that focuses on walking. Targeted training will reduce your risk of injuries and boost your efficiency.

Tristan Hall is an exercise physiologist with Full Circle Wellness. Call 0431 192 284 or visit fullcirclewellness.com.au

and eventually one of the mice gave up exhausted and slipped under the cream and drowned.

The two remaining mice tried jump after jump, to escape, both covered in cream but to no avail. After many attempts the second mouse gave up and drowned. The third mouse refused to give up and eventually found something solid underfoot. The cream had turned to butter. The constant agitation of the three mice then two, then one, had turned the cream to butter.

The third mouse rested on the butter, then when he was strong enough, he jumped clear out of the tub.

Of course, it is a simple story, and the moral of the story is to never give up, and this can be applied to so many things in life.

As a personal trainer I always encourage those that have an exercise regime to keep at it and obviously if you do not exercise regularly, to start as soon as you can.

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HEALTH

Have the sleep of your dreams

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any things can get in the way of a decent night’s sleep, from uncomfortable pillows and too-firm mattresses, to bad lighting and poor temperature control.

Consumer advocacy group Choice has released a list of the top five ways to get a good night’s rest after experts analysed and tested various pillows and mattresses and gathered tips on heating and lighting.

1. Buy or customise a mattress that’s perfectly suited to you: Mattress manufacturers tend to make all sorts of

claims about the firmness of a mattress, or how warm or cool they’ll make you feel. Be wary of these claims. Take the time to do your research and test the mattress before you buy if possible.

Test results show that mattresses rarely, if ever, live up to their advertised firmness claims. The are more bed-in-abox manufacturers that allow you to customise the mattress to ideal firmness level, so they’re worth looking into.

2. Make sure your pillow is still up to scratch: Find out if your pillow is at the end

of its lifespan with a quick and simple fold test. Put it on a flat surface, fold it in half, then hold it down for 30 seconds to a minute. If it doesn’t bounce back to its original shape, it’s time for a new one.

3. Get your bedroom temperature right: The perfect bedroom temperature depends on personal preference but generally, the optimum for sleep is 18C. 4. Adjust lighting: How you light your home, and particularly your bedroom, can have a huge impact on sleep rhythms.

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STUDY LINKS DEMENTIA TO VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY A WORLD first study from the University of South Australia has found a direct link between dementia and lack of vitamin D. Investigating the association between vitamin D, neuroimaging features, and the risk of dementia and stroke, it found: • low levels of vitamin D were associated with lower brain volumes and an increased risk of dementia and stroke • genetic analyses supported a causal effect of vitamin D deficiency and dementia.

• in some populations as much as 17 per cent of dementia cases might be prevented by increasing everyone to normal levels of vitamin D (50 nmol/L).

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Medical Research Council, the genetic study analysed data from 294,514 participants from the UK Biobank, examining the impact of low levels of vitamin D (25 nmol/L) and the risk of dementia and stroke.

Senior investigator Professor Elina Hyppönen, said the studywas the first to examine the effect of very low levels of vitamin D on the risks of dementia and stroke, using robust genetic analyses among a large population.

In the UK population observed, up to 17 per cent of dementia cases might have been avoided by boosting vitamin D levels to within a normal range.

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Hearing loss is an invisible disability which, left untreated, can impact physical and mental health and wellbeing and lead to loneliness.

If you are no longer benefiting from hearing aids, an audiologist may suggest a cochlear implant is the answer.

It is very different to a hearing aid. It not only gives increased sound but can improve the ability to recognise speech,

temperatures from 2000 to 6500 Kelvin (K). The higher the number, the cooler the colour temperature and the bluer the light.

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5. Be wary of products that promise better sleep: Choice, over the years, has looked at sleep remedies from weighted blankets to products designed to combat snoring and sleep apnoea. The findings aren’t always positive.

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and hear environmental noises, the sounds you may not have heard for years – the wind, birds, traffic noises and music.

The hearing journey with a cochlear implant is not like getting your eyes tested and putting on a pair of glasses. There is much more involved, and auditory rehabilitation with a cochlear implant can take time, practice and patience.

But if you have courage and commitment it can be really worthwhile and make a big difference to your life.

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WHAT’S ON

EXHIBITION ON THE COUCH

BRIGHT SPARKS HEAD TO IPSWICH FOR 11 nights this month, when the sun sets over Ipswich, the city centre will come alive with towering and spectacular light-based art installations.

Spark after Dark will be an alluring, unique visual showcase, and a creative celebration of Ipswich.

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the festival’s 15 Spark after Dark events will transform two of the city’s landmark buildings into multi-storey artworks showcasing Ipswich’s culture and creative flair.

“The face and towering spires of St Mary’s Church will be reimagined to become the heritage-listed sandstone canvas for ‘deLight’ projections, profiling unique works by local and Indigenous artists,” she said.

A new hub at Timothy Molony Park

will combine the best views of deLight and pixel with an outdoor stage that will shine a light on local artists and feature food truck offerings to stave off the cold.

Ipswich artist Kylie Hill said it was overwhelming to have her internationally-acclaimed art featured for a second consecutive year, but exciting to see her work on such a large scale.

“The way they transform my art and designs into the projections is just amazing,” she said.

“Showcasing our Aboriginal art during NAIDOC Week is a celebration for our community, and I am very humbled and proud to be a part of deLight and SPARK Ipswich.”

SPARK Ipswich. July 7-17.

See SparkIpswich.com.au

Redland Performing Arts Centre presents a production by Christine Harris and HIT Productions

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A NEW exhibition by Brisbane artist Natalya Hughes puts a female-centred spin on Freud’s psychoanalytic couch.

The Interior builds on the artist’s interest in the role of women and their historical absence from positions of power, by recreating a consultation room inspired by Freud where visitors can play patient or analyst to deep dive into their psyche.

It reimagines Freud’s consultation room using custom-made couches that dot the gallery and take their contours from the shapes of the female body. Their detail upholstery sees motifs of eyes, rats, and snakes taken from patient case studies from the father of psychoanalysis.

Audiences are invited to recline and be enveloped, soothed, and held by the furniture’s womanly forms while taking turns playing analyst and patient.

Drawing on the gendered power dynamics between public and private space, the exhibition combines sculptural seating, richly patterned soft furnishings, uncanny objects d’art, and a handpainted mural, to creates a stimulating space to unpack our collective and unconscious biases.

The exhibition asks, “Can we use the talking cure to solve society’s ‘problem’ with women?”

Institute of Modern Art, Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley. July 30 - October 1

IT’S ALL HAPPENING IN SANDGATE Laurie’s beach walk - Ramble on Bramble Meet at the old Baptist Church, Flinders Pde, Sandgate Thursday, July 21, 9.30am Bookings 0410 327 095 Bald Hills Cemetery guided walk.

Meet at the cemetery.

Saturday, July 23, 10am.

Cost $25 (includes billy tea and damper morning tea).

Bookings essential. Call 0410 327 095 or 3869 2283.

Tea with history Sandgate Historical Museum, 150 Rainbow St, Sandgate.

Thursday, 28 July, 10am Cost $10.

Bookings essential. Call 3869 2283

Redland Performing Arts Centre presents

Jess Hitchcock

Unbreakable

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Inspired by true events, this funny and heartwarming tale tells the incredible story of a singing group of four Yorta Yorta women who sing classic soul hits and spread joy during the hell of the Vietnam War.

Saturday 27 August, 8pm

After touring with Kate Miller-Heidke and Paul Kelly, award-winning Indigenous singer and songwriter Jess Hitchcock takes to the stage with a beautifully intimate acoustic performance of her new album, Unbreakable.

THU 11 AUGUST, 7.30PM

Redland Perfoming Arts Centre, Concert Hall

Redland Perfoming Arts Centre, Concert Hall

Tickets: $43-$55 via 3829 8131 or rpac.com.au

TICKETS: $20-$35 via 3829 8131 or rpac.com.au

Booking fees: $5 by phone & $6 online per transaction

Booking fees: $5 by phone & $6 online per transaction

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WINNING SINGER/ SONGWRITER CLAIMS THE SPOTLIGHT AWARD-winning opera singer and songwriter Jess Hitchcock is an Indigenous performer, composer and singer-songwriter with family origins from Saibai in the Torres Straits and Papua New Guinea.

Having toured with Paul Kelly, Tina Arena, Archie Roach and Kate MillerHeidke and performed in productions from Opera Australia, Victorian Opera and Short Black Opera, Jess is set to perform in her own right.

Featuring songs from her upcoming album Unbreakable and her previous album Bloodline, the performance centres on themes of resilience and change with a collection of original songs that demonstrate Jess’ spellbinding prowess as a singersongwriter.

She will feature on vocals and keys, accompanied by leading musicians Cristian Barbieri (Jessica Mauboy, Goldlink, Brockhampton) on guitar and backing vocals and Helpmann awardwinning MD Isaac Haywood (Ladies In Black, The Secret River, Muriel’s Wedding the Musical) on cello and keys.

From soulful, intimate ballads to upbeat rhythmic country-pop songs, the performance is driven by Jess’ passion to bring her musical talent and inspiration to her people.

After six years touring Australia as backing vocalist with Kate Miller-

ORCHESTRAL SUNDAYS ARE BACK QUEENSLAND Symphony Orchestra’s popular Music on Sundays series returns on July 23, with Fantasy and Folklore.

Enjoy music inspired by myth and magic featuring Wagner’s Ride of the Valkryies, Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty, and Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain.

Hosted by Guy Noble (pictured), this relaxed morning will be a real treat.

QPAC Concert Hall. July 23.

Visit qso.com.au

THE SAPPHIRES TAKE THE STAGE

Jess Hitchcock Heidke, and in 2019 at the Eurovision song contest in Israel, followed by touring with Paul Kelly, this intimate acoustic performance is her time to shine in her own spotlight.

Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC). Thursday, August 11, 7.30pm Tickets $20–$35 Bookings RPAC Box Office 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au (booking fees $5 by phone and $6 online per transaction).

AFTER winning multiple awards as a play, film and soundtrack album, there was one challenge left for the modern classic The Sapphires and that was to undertake a national tour.

This new production brings the raw energy, fun and emotion of one of Australia’s best-loved stories to the stage.

Writer Tony Briggs will direct his work in a version he promises will be the most intimate telling of The Sapphires story yet.

The performance extensively toured Australia in 2019 and early 2020 before the pandemic hit. It is now back on the road, including one performance at Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC).

The Sapphires is a heart-warming tale inspired by the true story of Tony Briggs’ mother.

Set in 1968 during landmark changes to Aboriginal rights, it tells the story of a singing group of four young Yorta Yorta women, discovered by a talent scout at St Kilda’s Tiki Club. He convinces them to tour Vietnam to sing classic soul songs for the troops.

Wearing uniforms of sequins and armed only with microphones, they find themselves trying to spread joy in the hell that is the Vietnam War, in this life-altering trip.

This energetic and engaging play that affirms life and the realisation of dreams, features a talented young ensemble of First Nations performers in all the Indigenous Australian roles, as well as multicultural performers.

It is packed with ‘60s favourites that will have you singing along and dancing in your seat, including Respect, Heatwave, Stop! In The Name of Love, and I Heard It Through the Grapevine.

“I hope the audience will feel a fresh sense of connection to a story that has already successfully infiltrated the psyche of the Australian theatre and movie-going public and get a sense of joy and understanding of who Aboriginal people are,” Tony said. “They will walk away from The Sapphires with a smile on their face.”

This energetic, passionate, heartwrenching, uplifting, hilarious and engaging show is produced by Christine Harris and Australia’s Premier Theatre Touring Company, HIT Productions.

RPAC, Cleveland Saturday, August 27, 8pm Tickets $43–$55.

Bookings call the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au (booking fees are $5 by phone and $6 online per transaction).

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RETIREMENT LIVING

PROMENADE STREETS AHEAD

SUNCARE DELIVERS DIGITAL CONNECTION BEING socially connected with friends and family is important and using technology and apps such as FaceTime, Zoom or Skype is common for those separated by distance.

But many older members of the community who could most benefit from connecting digitally, don’t have the equipment or knowledge needed.

The Suncare Digital Program is helping keep clients connected by teaching new technical skills and providing iPads and internet access.

The program is also about connecting with everyday services such as banking, health, shopping and government services.

Training and assistance can be provided at home.

Suncare helped Dorothy purchase an iPad through her Home Care Package and overcome social isolation from her family who live interstate.

Her Care Coordinator also helped with training so she could make video calls to

family. Dorothy was overwhelmed with joy when she first saw them online.

Suncare’s Digital Program provides step-by-step learning activities and information including Quick Start Guides to make becoming digital connection easy.

Suncare Community Services has been serving the needs of older community members for more than 50 years.

Visit suncare.org.au

STOCKLAND’S newest over 50s lifestyle community, Halcyon Promenade, is already attracting strong interest from buyers looking to discover a lifestyle that’s streets ahead.

Earthworks have recently commenced on the $260 million development at Burpengary East and only six minutes from Moreton Bay. Regional project director Andrew Astorquia said he was excited to see the project come to life.

“What we’re creating will be something very special in terms of expansive facilities, quality homes and a focus on eco-friendly initiatives,” he said.

Halcyon Promenade will be developed across both sides of Caulfield Drive, with the two sides of the community connected by a vibrant, pedestrianised main street.

It has embraced the village hub approach to the lifestyle facilities with leisure and sporting facilities spread throughout the community.

RELAX AND REPLENISH IN NOOSA

SINGLES THRIVE ON THYME LIFESTYLE

HEADING off on a holiday from busy lives working, caring for family and doing our best to look after ourselves, it’s all about wanting to relax, unwind and rejuvenate.

Replenish mind, body and soul with a holiday at Ocean Breeze Resort in Noosa, whether you enjoy paddle boarding, yoga, walking in nature or just indulgence and pampering.

Ocean Breeze Resort is the ideal base to explore all that Noosa has to offer.

Located right on Hastings Street just minutes from the famous Main Beach, Ocean Breeze Resort has one, two and three bedroom apartments in subtropical gardens.

Explore Noosa’s pristine waterways, National Park and hinterland and spend some time outdoors connecting with nature. Discover the beauty of the Noosa River from a stand-up paddle board, with the stunning natural backdrop of the Noosa National Park.

THYME Lifestyle Resorts are helping single people over 50 find friendship and flourish in welcoming communities where they have the freedom to live independently, feel secure and stay active.

Affordable homes under $500,000, are two-bedroom, spacious and cleverly designed to be low maintenance while featuring deluxe home appliances. Thyme Lifestyle Resorts are also pet friendly.

The safety and security of a gated community is one of the many drawcards for singles, and for travellers, there’s the peace of mind of having neighbours to keep watch on the property.

“As a single woman, it’s nice to know that my home and where I live is secure within a close community network,” homeowner Kerry Lynch says.

Living independently in a lowmaintenance home with luxurious facilities and active social clubs at the doorstep is also a great way to stay active

For something a bit different take a guided National Park tour. It can open your eyes to mother nature’s wonderland of hidden treasures to experience the ancient headland’s flora and fauna.

Fuel up with great food. Noosa has an abundance of fresh local produce served up in many hot spots around Noosa.

Choose some goodies and picnic by the beach, in the national park or head a little further afield to Lake McDonald and the Noosa Botanical Gardens.

There are many experiences to enjoy while being in Noosa is simply a chance to breathe, relax and let yourself go with the flow of this beautiful destination.

Visit oceanbreezeresort.com.au

Halcyon Promenade will feature a health club with 25m heated magnesium salt pool, gym, yoga lawn and art studio; a recreation club and lounge with a private dining area and outdoor kitchen overlooking the resort pool; as well as a 3D golf simulator, pickleball courts and a full size, flood-lit bowling green.

Set on 24ha of prime northside land, Halcyon Promenade has been designed to complement the bayside’s natural beauty.

Call 1800 560 763.

and social. Designed with health and wellness in mind, community facilities can include swimming pools and spas, fitness studios, cinemas, bowls green and more.

Another advantage of owning a home in a Thyme Lifestyle Resort is the financial benefits. There are no entry or exit fees, no stamp duty, council rates, body corporate or strata fees and you get to keep 100 per cent of any capital gains on the home.

Thyme Moreton Bay has 2-bedroom homes now selling from $479,000 in the latest release.

To find out more, reserve a spot at the Open Day on July 30.

Visit thyme.com.au

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FROM RUGGED OUTBACK TO THE APPLE ISLE TAKE a 10-day luxury bus tour through the awe-inspiring South Australian Outback and see the natural amphitheatres and two-billion-year-old forged landscapes of the southern outback.

The trip starts at the Brisbane airport for the flight to Adelaide and includes the Clare Valley, an Outback sightseeing flight, and the Flinders/Gammon Ranges.

In Port Augusta, at the head of the Spencer Gulf, the Wadlata Outback Centre is an introduction to the region.

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your tastes – think unlimited premium spirits and wines, delicious farm-to-table cuisine and a choice of curated excursions.

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BOOK REVIEW

BILL MCCARTHY This book might have been a collaboration between Enid Blyton and Agatha Christie with the Famous Five now ensconced in an upmarket retirement village in the 21st century. Albeit that they have morphed into a more inclusive group by race, class and occupation.

The group amuses themselves solving cold murder cases until some actual murders occur. Needless to say, the murdered deserve their fate and the perpetrators are justified in their actions, being nice elderly citizens.

It does pick up the pace a bit to match, say, that of Father Brown but not as exciting as Midsomer Murders.

There are more than several plots going on to keep you interested if you can stand the tedium and it all wraps nicely at the end of course.

MARY BARBER I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s funny and lighthearted. It centres around a group of retirees who get together on Thursdays to go over cold cases. These amateur sleuths are thrilled when a murder happens on their doorstep.

They are a resourceful bunch who use their skills and networks to investigate the crime, and charm the local police. It’s easy to relate to the fabulous foursome.

This joyful book celebrates friendship and the freedom of doing just as you please in your later years. I look forward to reading more from this author.

BOOK review SUZI HIRST This is a great book for when you’re sitting on a sunbed on holiday, where you can lose your page and still not really miss anything.

Is it just what people imagine retirees to be like in a retirement village or just a few busy bodies getting away with some illegal practices?

It was a light read the characters well described with a very British flavour. The book was slow and at times I found it hard to pick up and get it finished. Not one of my favourite books. 5/10

THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB

By Richard Osman

JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT A debut novel that stands out. Richard Osman has written a very British murder mystery with older retired characters using their various skills to solve murders that seem beyond the competence of the local police. Key characters are two women and two men who, with various helpers, reside in Coopers Chase retirement village. The characters and location are so clearly described that it is easy to imagine you are part of the story.

There are three murders, plenty of distractions, unexpected revelations about the Murder Club members and others, devious co-operation with police and most, but not all, of the mystery is solved in the ending. Very enjoyable.

In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends, all pushing 80, meet up weekly to investigate unsolved murders.

When a property developer is brutally murdered on the doorstep of their luxurious village in Kent, they find themselves in the middle of their first live case. The pensioners, with their unorthodox methods, set to work.

Elizabeth was an intelligence agent, Ron a trade unionist, Joyce a nurse, and Ibrahim a psychiatrist.

If the author’s name rings a bell it’s because Richard Osman is a familiar face on many British quiz and panel shows.

TONY HARRINGTON This murder mystery comedy is perfect for our Your Time audience. The very clever Mr Osman writes about residents in a very upmarket retirement village in Kent. The main characters are clever at solving cold case murders including several new murders in their own area. The unfolding of their investigations are funny and entertaining. All the characters in this charming novel are superbly drawn.

Classic English humour. This novel won’t disappoint. 8/10

JO BOURKE The words of the English novelist George Eliot “don’t judge a book by its cover” could be applied to this pleasant novel. The main characters are far from the frail and fumbling octogenarians perceived as “elderly and over the fence” by passersby.

Instead, each one uses his or her life history and talents to contribute to this fascinating group meeting weekly to solve cold cases.

The author portrays his characters with insight (he did thank his aunts!) and humour.

At times the number of characters contributed to confusion for this reader as did the far-fetched involvement of the police.

However, the conclusion was pulled together tidily and although Richard needed to squirrel himself away to write this story he has since written two more revealing more exploits of the Thursday Murder Club.

Perhaps a television series in the future? Move over Father Brown. A light and easy holiday read.

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8. How many people take part in a ménage à trois?

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