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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

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 as 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

AGES AND STAGES

10

HISTORY

11

DOWNSIZING

12

ON TRACK

15

BRAIN MATTERS

16

CARE AFFAIRS

18

MOTORING

21

ACTIVE LIVING

22

WILLS AND ESTATES

24

RETIREMENT LIVING

25

FINANCE

27

WELLBEING

29

WHAT’S ON

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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

H

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.

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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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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.

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NEWS

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TRAINING — ALL ABOARD IF YOU love trains and have some time to spare, the Sunshine Coast Miniature Railway would love to hear from you.

Volunteers are needed to help operate the miniature railway in Florence St Park in Nambour and there are opportunities in every department of the railway.

“As our membership gets older we want to pass on the steam railway skills to others and many retirees, with time on their hands could be interested in assisting us,” says president Ken Coulter.

Volunteers can come alone or with family and friends as there is a job for everyone, from train operations and preparing them ready for passengers to selling tickets and working the snack ba.

The miniature railway operates public train rides on the fourth Sunday of each

month when hundreds of eager travellers come along to ride the trains.

There are also monthly member days to just “play trains” and special days during the year just for members and their families.

All training (excuse the pun) is provided as the railway has safety first, and it’s also an opportunity to learn about putting carriages on to trains, connecting air brake pipes and learning to drive.

“If you want to drive a locomotive you will start on the battery operated electric locos as you also learn all about how a steam locomotive works,” Ken says.

“Eventually, under supervision, you will be taught how to drive a steam loco until sufficiently experienced to take it out on your own.”

Members will assist with whatever aspect of the railway is of interest.

“For example, you may be interested in the railway tracks and learning how to weld, but whatever your interest you will be made very welcome,” Ken said.

“The railway is very conscious that all the skills of operating a railway have to be passed on and you will play an important part in passing the skills to another generation.”

The Sunshine Coast Miniature Railway is a division of the Sunshine Coast Railway Modellers Society.

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HIGH STAKES FOR PIES 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.

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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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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.

May your habits be good for you and not annoy anyone else.

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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.

The heavy-set, young policeman did not look impressed to be confined in the tiny space with a nervous 16-year-old.

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HISTORY

CWA celebrates a century of community contribution The Queensland Country Women’s Association is celebrating 100 years of service and, writes AUDIENNE BLYTH, it is much more than tea and scones.

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he QCWA was founded in 1922 by Ruth Fairfax who was later awarded an OBE for her commitment to community. Her leadership was described as inspirational.

As founding president, her own words were: “In our association we are a great sisterhood of women and a democratic one, putting aside petty difficulties of position, wealth and pride.

We are out to be a mutual help to one another, the town to the country and the country to the town and there is plenty of room for improvement in this way.

“Branches meet together every month socially and to discuss the affairs of their district and help to further its interests, trying to break down the barriers that have gradually arisen between people and do away with suspicion and the fear of being belittled.”

By 1928, there were 283 groups and 13,000 members throughout Queensland.

Monthly meetings in communities in remote or town areas were opportunities for socialising and learning new skills.

Groups often met in public halls until their own buildings were financed.

Women “came for the day” or at least until school was out and they needed to

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Students at the QCWA Hostel in Nambour in 1954. It opened in 1951 and accommodated 122 students attending primary, secondary, technical or rural school. leave to collect children. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea were offered in between their regular meeting, listening to guest speakers, and learning or exhibiting arts and crafts.

Women’s welfare and health were important. Some groups offered housekeeping relief when there was sickness in a household.

Rest rooms were established in towns to assist women especially those with young children; holiday cottages were

made available when the need arose.

The building of the Maroochy District Hospital in the 1920s was made possible by the charitable donations of groups like the QCWA. Minute books show the quota that each group on the coast met to help this cause.

During World War II, many members supported the Australian Comfort Fund making and sending hand-knitted garments and food hampers to soldiers overseas. They even made camouflage nets. Food and clothing were collected and sent to a needy Britain.

In the 1930s, young women were encouraged to form a CWA Younger Set with the same aims as the parent body.

Leadership, socialising and fund raising for charity were encouraged.

QCWA branches in the 1950s raised funds for the building of a student hostel in Nambour at a time when Nambour High School was the only secondary school on the Sunshine Coast.

Opportunities were then available for children from distant parts of the coast to further their education.

Where possible, CWA groups cater for local events, not only providing a service to the community but fundraising for

local charities and deserving groups such as local schools. People affected by floods, bushfires, cyclones and droughts have been supported.

Each year a different country is chosen for study, furthering cultural exchanges and education.

Their ideals have been shown to be selfless and rewarding, caring and working for local projects, bettering the lives of those less fortunate.

The QCWA centenary is being marked in many ways.

Cooroy CWA Branch hosted the State Centenary Commemoration on July 1, with a lunch for 90 people. Members compiled “A History of the State”.

The Nambour Museum and Peachester Historical Society have ongoing displays featuring the history of local CWA. Peachester’s title is “A woman’s work is never done”.

Yandina has had a special morning tea with guest speakers.

In 2022, there are 11 QCWA groups on the Sunshine Coast. State-wide there are 225 groups.

We can applaud their 100 years of service and their aims of tolerance, unity, service and faith. Go girls!

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DOWNSIZING

Pack up your troubles and smile at the future If you’ve been promising yourself to declutter and downsize or make a lifestyle change, then this is the time to do it, writes JODIE McDONELL.

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e brave and escape all the stuff you’ve accumulated. There’s always an excuse to put off change, but set a plan and get on with moving forward and giving yourself a new lifestyle.

Prepare your home during winter and be ready for the Spring selling period.

The place to start is decluttering, a daunting task but it can be done.

Thousands have gone before you and have conquered the job.

It can even be quite cathartic, and when it’s done, there’s a real sense of reward and accomplishment.

Most importantly, the bulk of the work will be done when you do find your new home, whether it is a smaller house, a townhouse, beachside apartment or even a 55+ lifestyle resort.

Gift your children the items of furniture they have had their eye on or get in touch with the community centres who welcome household items, especially in the lead-up to Christmas.

Begin by choosing one room and then go room by room, breaking it down cupboard by cupboard, drawer by drawer.

Next, think about where to now and what comes next.

The real estate market is still busy, so

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do some research. Try the internet or visit some Open Homes on a Saturday. Go with a relaxed frame of mind thinking “is this somewhere I could call home?”.

Check out the neighbourhood and develop an opinion on market values and the type of property you would like to move to.

It’s also helpful to speak to friends who have already downsized or made a lifestyle change and ask them to take you through the process. They will tell you honestly about the pros and cons of making a move.

Finally, be true to yourself regarding where you are.

Is your home just too big to maintain now? Are you tired of coming home from wonderful holidays or a busy day only to have to work around the property?

Do the kids still come to stay for extended periods, or could you get away with a smaller property which still comfortably accommodates them?

Take your time and you never know, you just might enjoy the process.

After all, it has to happen at some time and you’re the best person for the job.

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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!

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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.

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CARE AFFAIRS

Clear the air and keep on growing 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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MOTORING

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

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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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X-RAY & IMAGING PROMOTION

The hidden signs of reflux Could Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) be the cause of your chronic, unexplained cough?

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astroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common condition.

Silent reflux affects approximately 40 to 50% of patients who have GORD. It is referred to as ‘silent reflux’ because it does not present with the classic symptoms of reflux, being heartburn, lump in the throat and regurgitation.

Symptoms of silent reflux range from chronic cough, recurrent sore throats, loss of voice, persistent throat clearing, chest pain, choking, wheezing and shortness of breath.

When diagnosis and treatment are delayed, chronic GORD can increase the risk for serious health complications.

In June 2021, X-Ray & Imaging partnered with Professor Hans Van der Wall and introduced the Gastroesophageal Reflux Test to the Sunshine Coast. The first of its kind, this patented nuclear medicine imaging technique precisely identifies contamination of reflux fluid throughout the head, throat, and chest.

“Many patients do not present with classic symptoms of GORD but are suffering from typical upper respiratory tract symptoms such

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as chronic cough, dysphonia and globus. This is due to reflux fluid contaminating the maxillary sinuses, throat, middle ears and laryngopharynx.

It may also contaminate the airways and lungs causing asthma-like symptoms, breathing difficulties, chronic cough and recurrent bronchitis or pneumonia. We frequently see patients with a diagnosis of “atypical asthma”, which often turns out to be GORD with entry of reflux into the airways”, says Professor Van der Wall.

Historically, GORD has been diagnosed using pH monitoring, fluoroscopy, or endoscopy.

So how does the Gastroesophageal Reflux Test differ to these tests?

Although PH Monitoring is 50-80% sensitive and 77–100% specific in the presence of heartburn & regurgitation, it is limited to oesophageal disease only, particularly the lower oesophagus. Endoscopy is effective as an anatomical diagnostic tool but has a poor sensitivity for GORD (less than 30%) and is limited to detecting reflux disease that is severe enough to damage the oesophagus.

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ACTIVE LIVING

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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.

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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.

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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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WILLS & ESTATES FEATURE

TRUSTS AND ESTATE PLANS – KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

THE LAW AND YOU

Trusts and estate plans are often confused but, writes ALICE McNAMARA, they have completely different purposes and work in critically different ways.

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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lthough trusts and estate plans are the main legal structures for transferring assets to beneficiaries, knowing the key differences can benefit your individual situation or circumstance.

A trust is a legal entity which holds and distributes assets and other decisions during your lifetime according to certain conditions.

The individual who creates the trust, known as the “grantor”, can establish these conditions largely at will to give the trustee the authority to manage, invest, and safeguard trust property and income after your death.

There are five common types of trusts in Australia, and it’s essential to know the differences so you can decide which is best suited to individual situations: 1. Fixed Trusts provide for a specific proportion of assets to be distributed to specific beneficiaries.

2. Discretionary Trusts give trustees the power to decide when, how much, and to whom to distribute assets.

3. Hybrid Trusts have characteristics of both a fixed trust and a discretionary trust, giving the beneficiaries the best of both worlds.

4. Testamentary Trusts are established

per the deceased’s will, so it only comes into existence upon their death.

5. Special Disability Trusts are established to help immediate relatives and guardians provide for the future family members who have a disability.

Forming certain types of trusts has the advantage of avoiding the probate process, as in some cases it may protect your family from creditors.

Trusts also allow you to limit when beneficiaries have access to your assets.

A trust is only one element of an

estate plan. A comprehensive estate plan includes not only a trust, but also a last will and testament, beneficiary designations, and a power of attorney.

It is typically a set of legal and financial documents that accomplishes several important goals, and includes a strategy for how assets should be distributed after you die.

These assets can include everything from home and savings accounts to car, furniture and other personal belongings.

It’s important to note though, that your super balance and insurance proceeds are not part of your estate by default and need to be considered separately.

If you die without any will, trust, or estate plan, your assets may not be distributed the way you wish.

Additionally, as your life changes, it is essential to review and update the estate plan accordingly.

Seeking legal assistance for estate planning is critical to ensuring plans line up with goals and circumstances.

Alice McNamara is part of the Cameron Rogers team skilled in guiding clients through the process of transfer of wealth. Call 5445 1213 or visit cameronrogers.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.

They are less transactional, less focused on changing from supplier to supplier, and more focused on developing a relationship of trust, integrity, and familiarity. The key is

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WILLS & ESTATES FEATURE

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SECURE WISHES It’s a common question: Can I ensure nobody contests my estate? The answer is you can’t but as MELISSA McDONALD explains, you can minimise the risk and also the chance of it being successful.

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 Sunshine Coast Elder Law 1800 961 622 or visit sunshinecoastelderlaw.com.au

IT IS not uncommon for family members, including children, to be left out of a will.

Reasons include estrangement, dispute, and benefits during lifetime.

Not having heard from someone in years will not protect the estate against a successful claim.

Estranged family members such as children or grandchildren may still have the right to benefit.

One exemption preventing them from benefiting is if their own behaviour and conduct is such that a court considers they should be disentitled. By the time a Court makes such a decision, the estate will have absorbed considerable legal fees and expenses in defending the claim, thus reducing the amounts payable to beneficiaries.

During a will or estate planning instruction meeting, a lawyer should ask detailed questions about your current circumstances, wishes and financial position. The more detailed the questions and instructions, the more protection you offer executors in defending any potential claim.

Ascertaining your financial position ensures: • that you have sufficient means within your estate to satisfy debts and expenses and to meet your wishes (finances will fluctuate during your lifetime, but it helps identify any obvious issues at the point of instructions) • that you have appropriate clauses to deal with

aspects that you may not have considered such as replacement directors in a company or trustees of a trust, or setting up trust provisions to protect particular beneficiaries • to assist the court should the issues of capacity be questioned. Knowing your financial position and providing clear instructions as to your intentions can support that you had capacity at the time of giving your will instructions.

Questions regarding your circumstances, or those of your beneficiaries, will assist in determining what clauses and provisions should be put in your will.

For example, if you have a disabled beneficiary, consider creating a special disability trust within your will to protect that beneficiary and their entitlement; or if you have a beneficiary in need of asset protection, create a discretionary testamentary trust.

The lawyer will also ask detailed questions about relationships, especially with those entitled to make a claim that have been excluded.

The more detailed the information and instructions, the more your wishes can be protected.

Remember that you won’t be here to tell your side of the story so detailed instructions will allow your voice to be heard.

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RETIREMENT LIVING

PROMENADE STREETS AHEAD

GEM SPARKLES IN THE HINTERLAND A $12.5m country club at the new over-50s lifestyle resort GemLife Palmwoods will blend minimalist architectural lines with natural materials to create a space that is perfectly at home in the hinterland.

Construction is underway on the luxurious three-level 4800sqm country club which will create a social hub for homeowners, offering resort-style facilities from a heated indoor magnesium pool and yoga studio to an expansive alfresco with sunken lounge areas.

GemLife Palmwoods sales manager Liz Millroy said the architectural brief was to craft a sustainable, modern yet timeless building that responded to the local climate and setting, maximising its location overlooking a waterway.

“The overall feel will be reminiscent of a luxury mountain lodge but localised to capture the spirit of rural Palmwoods. I think this will be one of GemLife’s best country clubs to date. It will have all the

superb facilities for which our resorts are well-known, plus some unique features of its own,” Ms Millroy said.

GemLife Palmwoods Country Club’s extensive facilities will include a wellequipped gym, spa, sauna, wine room, ten-pin bowling, luxury cinema, creative arts studio, barbecue bar and virtual golf simulator.

Homes start from mid-$600,000 with a range of two-bedroom plus multipurpose room home designs, each with between 193sqm and 211sqm of living space and a generous array of inclusions.

Display homes are now open.

Call 1800 718 414 or visit gemlife. com.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.

SUNCARE DELIVERS DIGITAL CONNECTION

SINGLES THRIVE ON THYME LIFESTYLE

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

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 $450,000, 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 (pictured) 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

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

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 Hervey Bay has 2-bedroom homes now selling from $438,000 in the latest release.

To find out more, reserve a spot at the information session on July 27.

Visit thyme.com.au

Probus is a great way to make new friends.

Mostly it’s about bringing Active Retirees together for Friendship, Fellowship and Fun.

Find out what Probus can mean to you.

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Email: info@paqnetwork.com.au for your nearest Probus Club in Queensland.

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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.

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.”

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

Virtuous Aged Care Planning ‘Modern services with a touch of traditional dignity’

DON’T LET HEATING BILLS BREAK THE BANK A DOLLAR saved is a dollar earned and there are plenty of dollars to be saved heating the home, especially in these times of surging energy prices.

Experts at consumer group Choice have compiled their top tips on how to stay cosy without breaking the bank.

1. Decide which heating option best fits your budget.

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 reverse-cycle air conditioners is the big upfront cost.

2. Track down and seal draughts.

If you’re having trouble detecting the draughts, light a candle or incense stick and run it along the gaps under doors and around windows. Weather seal tape or draught strips from the hardware store will fill gaps, or use a good old-fashioned door snake.

3. Use your curtains.

Up to 40 per cent of heating energy can be lost through windows.

4. Switch ceiling fans to reverse.

Switch fans to reverse or winter mode, and use them in combination with the heating system.

5. Ask your energy provider for a better deal, or switch to a new one.

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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.

SERVICES: Cost Free Initial Information Session An obligation-free appointment with our aged care advisor to help navigate you through this process.

Aged Care Financial Strategy Paper A Strategy Paper involves a review of your current financial position and provides you with up to 5 scenarios and compares cashflow effects of each option, Placement Service – Aged Care Facility We liaise with facilities to organise your move from home or hospital and complete all the necessary paperwork.

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We enjoy meeting with clients to fully understand your goals and objectives, and working together to find the best outcome for now through to estate planning, ensuring peace of mind and comfort with your financial future.

We look forward to helping you navigate through the next stage of your life.

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Check your heart health A simple test is all it takes.

EON Radiology is passionate about patient care

The coronary artery calcium (CAC) score is the international gold standard for predicting heart

and offering this testing so close to home will benefit the health of many Sunshine Coast residents.

attacks in patients over the age of 40.

This quick, painless procedure can be carried out at the EON Radiology cardiac clinic at Sippy Downs.

It's never too early to be thinking about your heart health. Speak to your GP about getting a referral today.

EON Radiology is a sister company of Heart HQ and all coronary CT scans are co-reported by a Heart HQ cardiologist and a radiologist.

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WELLBEING

Trust your gut instincts There are many messages sent from your gut to your brain, so it’s worth listening to keep it in good health, writes TRUDY KITHER

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t gives you that “gut feeling” when something isn’t quite right, “growls” when you’re hungry and gives you an “upset tummy” when there’s something not quite right in your body.

The gut is also sensitive to emotion so if you’re upset or worried you often don’t feel like eating.

If you are not feeling well in the tummy, then you can feel sad, upset, worried, anxious, irritated – a range of negative emotions.

The gut-brain connection is now widely recognised and for good reason.

About 95 per cent of the brain’s serotonin receptors are located in your bowel so it makes sense that if your gut is not feeling right, it will ultimately affect your mood.

This is another reason why it is important to maintain good gut health.

Along with a healthy, sensible diet, herbs are invaluable for treating a

multitude of gut problems.

A number of herbs are specific and incredibly effective for treating an “unhappy” gut.

Symptoms include wind, grumbles, tight, bloated, acidic, spasms, pain and nausea or irregular bowel movements.

Four herbs effective in treating gut problems are: Marshmallow Root is used to treat all inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, including inflammation of the mouth,

gastritis, peptic ulcer, enteritis, colitis and more. It is also excellent for irritating coughs, bronchitis and conditions that have respiratory mucous involved. Marshmallow creates a soothing, protective coating over the lining of the gastrointestinal system.

Meadowsweet is an effective antacid without the side effects of pharmaceuticals. In 1899 a drug company called Bayer, formulated a new drug

(acetylsalicylic acid) and called it Aspirin – a name derived from the old botanical name for Meadowsweet (Spirea ulmaria).

Meadowsweet’s tannin and mucilage content act as a buffer against the side effects of isolated salicylates which can cause gastric bleeding. It is also effective for treating rheumatism because of the anti-inflammatory action of the salicylates.

Fennel settles digestion and reduces abdominal bloating. It settles stomach pain, stimulates the appetite and has a diuretic and anti-inflammatory action.

Fennel is also used by pregnant women for morning sickness, relieves flatulence and helps with colic and teething in babies.

It makes an excellent treatment for cystitis and removing kidney stones when used in conjunction with Uva-ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi).

Gentian helps promote the production of saliva, gastric juices and bile. It increases the absorption of nutrients across

the gut wall and also aids in the absorption of nutrients such as iron and vitamin B12. Gentian increases gastric secretion for the treatment of indigestion/acid reflux. Due to its action of accelerating the emptying of the stomach, it was used in the past as an appetizer and is often added to a herbal prescription for iron-deficient conditions such as women who are suffering from heavy menstrual bleeding.

It is of utmost importance that professional naturopathic advice be obtained before using herbal medicines. A number of herbs have contraindications and are not suitable during pregnancy, lactation, certain medical conditions or pharmaceutical medications.

An ethical, responsible practitioner will only prescribe and supply top quality herbal medicines that have proven quality and actions.

Trudy Kither is a naturopath at Nature’s Temple, visit naturestemple.net.

Dry eye can be tough and frustrating – you deserve a solution

A bright solution to your dry eyes Intense Pulsed Light improves your eyes’ meibomian gland function to help your tears be the best they can be.

Meibomian gland dysfunction is a common cause of dry eye disease IPL treatment is quick, non-invasive and is performed on the skin around the eyes No-downtime

Your friendly optometrist or GP can provide a referral to attend our doctor-led Dry Eye Clinic.

Or to make a direct appointment call our clinic on 07 5345 5011. Insight Eye Surgery is conveniently located at 1/31 Thomas Street, Noosaville QLD 4566.

Reduced dependency on dry eye drops

www.insighteyesurgery.com.au | Telephone: 07 5345 5011 Our OptiLight IPL is clinically tested and the only US FDA approved IPL treatment for dry eye. Research shows that most patients report an improvement in dry eye symptoms after their second or third IPL treatment. IPL is not suitable for all skin types or for those with particular pre-existing health issues. Please call our clinic or visit our website to find out more.

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NEUROSURGERY

Is it time to review my Will?

Radiofrequency Ablation for knee osteoarthritis

Can you still get skin cancer in winter?

What is spinal canal stenosis?

Chronic knee pain doesn’t have to be met with surgery or medication. Radiofrequency ablation is a non-surgical procedure that involves the insertion of a needle-like probe into the skin. This probe delivers radiofrequency waves to target nerves that are causing pain.

Radiofrequency ablation is a safe and effective procedure with minimal recovery time. The results are demonstrating 12 months pain relief and functional improvement specifically for knee pain and osteoarthritis. RFA is especially beneficial to those seeking an alternative to surgery and are not getting the desired results from non-operative measures such as injection therapy and lifestyle modifications.

The procedure is completed in approximately 20 minutes, with sedation.

Unlike surgery RFA involves no incision. The patient may experience some discomfort at the site for a short period, but this discomfort can be treated with common over-thecounter medication.

Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group has a team of health professionals with knowledge and expertise in radiofrequency ablation.

Contact www.scorthogroup.com.au to find out more

We see a lot of patients at this time of year putting away their sunscreen, but many don’t realise we still need sun protection in winter.

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 – which is usually all year in Queensland, even in winter or on 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.

You don’t need to be sunburnt to experience skin damage. It just takes small amounts of incremental sun, being outside for a few minutes, driving your car or hanging out the washing.

We recommend skin cancer checks in winter because it is often easier for us to find suspicious lesions without the disguise of your summer tan, and you can usually expect shorter waiting times.

Annual skin checks are incredibly important for early detection and can produce potentially life-saving results.

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This is the ninth in our series of articles on the uncertainties of death.

Myth – “I have done my Will and don’t need to look at it again, right?”

Wrong!

It is important that you regularly review and update your Will.

Your estate planning can be affected by a number of life changes.

They can typically include: • A change to your marital circumstances.

Marrying or entering a registered relationship can revoke your existing Will. The Rules of Intestacy will then divide your estate. More details on the Rules of Intestacy appear in the first of our articles in this series and can be viewed on our website; • The birth of a child or grandchildren; • A child attaining the age of 18 years; • Your executor no longer being appropriate to administer your estate; • You no longer own assets which you have specifically gifted in your Will; • One of your current beneficiaries dying; • Changes to your asset structure such as the establishment of private companies, trusts or a self-managed super fund; • Your superannuation nomination lapsing.

By keeping your estate plan up to date, you will ensure the persons you intend to benefit do so.

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The nerves in the spine run down a central canal and exit through openings between the vertebrae called foramen. When these openings become narrow, due to ageing, osteoarthritis, injury, trauma, disc herniation or general wear and tear, patients can experience symptoms such as numbness, weakness and pain.

This narrowing is most common in the cervical spine, affecting the upper limbs, and in the lumbar spine, affecting the lower limbs.

Usually, spinal canal stenosis can be treated with minimally invasive surgery to decompress the spinal canal, creating more space for the nerves to pass through. This type of surgery is particularly effective in reducing symptoms associated with the compressed nerve, such as pain in the arms and fingers as well sciatica symptoms in the legs and feet.

Spinal canal stenosis can also be due to instability or abnormal movement of the spine. Symptoms usually improve with sitting or lying down and pain is usually worse when standing, walking or reaching overhead, surgery can be a reliable treatment option for these symptoms.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, talk to your GP.

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WHAT’S ON

TRIVIA FUN FOR A CAUSE GET OUT THE GLAD RAGS PALMWOODS Singers’ Little Village Theatre presents An Evening with Irving, a musical theatre production showcasing a selection of Irving Berlin’s songs from the 1920-30s ragtime and jazz eras.

Glitz and glamour set the scene for a visual feast of beading, sequins, feathers, top hats and tails in a high-energy song and dance show.

Arrive in costume and join the heady atmosphere of the Blue Room 1920s nightclub and start Puttin’ on the Ritz while Shakin’ the Blues Away.

Palmwoods Guide Hut, opposite 47 Lingara Avenue, Palmwoods July 16 and 23, 5pm; July 30, 3pm.

Tickets $25, include grazing platters, sweets, tea or coffee. Other drinks BYO. Bookings essential, call Moira 0409 026 145 or email ourlittlevillagetheatre@ gmail.com

THE Sunshine Coast Dementia Alliance will get the grey matter working at its FUNdraiser trivia night.

Book a team of 6 to 8, or come along and join a team on the night. Fun is assured and there’s a variety of raffle prizes.

All monies raised will help the alliance continue its community projects, and monthly Vitality Cafes with guest speakers.

Buderim Bowls Club.

July 22. Tickets $15 Email Nicola scdementiaalliance@gmail. com or visit sunshinecoast dementiaalliance.com.au

HATS OFF TO THE RED HATTERS SUNSHINE Coast Red Hatters will celebrate the group’s 21st Australian anniversary with a multi-chapter luncheon.

Up to 300 women over 50, all dressed in purple, wearing bling and their red hats will arrive from as far as the Gold Coast and Townsville.

The Red Hats share friendship, fun, laughter and enjoy luncheons and outings.

Caloundra’s Red n Purple Ragers will host the lunch which includes lucky door prizes, raffles and dancing music from Totally Charlie.

Caloundra RSL Private Main Ball Room. July 29, 11.15am Cost $40. Call Julie 0412 789 957

WALKING FOOTBALLERS ARE WINNERS COOLUM Beach Walking Football Club is in full swing, with games on Monday nights from 5pm. Walking Football is a small sides, modified version of football (soccer). The game has been designed to encourage participants aged over 50 to reconnect with the game to keep fit, socialise with like-minded people, establish support networks and maintain the joy of living. No experience is necessary. Would-be players can learn the game and be mentored by others.

The club meets behind the Coolum Baptist Church on David Low Way. Cost $5 a session.

DISPLAY STITCHED UP TALENTED needleworkers, machine embroiderers and patchworkers of the Buderim Craft Cottage present a display of colourful fabric items in a combined exhibition.

Chat to members who will be demonstrating their skills throughout the week, and tick off some early Christmas gifts from the many pieces on sale.

Items are in all sizes, from tiny, hand-embroidered items, babywear and creative machine-embroidered pillows and towels, to colourful and intricatelypieced quilts and wall art.

The Craft Cottage always welcomes new members who enjoy working their craft in a friendly environment.

July 22-31, 10am-2pm daily.

5 Main St, Buderim (behind the Memorial Hall). Contact Pat Reid 0412 564 949 or visit buderimcraftcottage.com.au

TAKE A TRIP TO SWITZERLAND CELEBRATE Swiss National Day with local Swiss/Australian resident JeanClaude Boulenaz.

Sponsored by Sunshine Coast based mental health charity Naradell, the visual presentation and accompanied commentary will focus on key Swiss cities and feature some of the mountain regions so often depicted in images.

It will also look at aspects of Swiss culture and food, some of which will be presented at afternoon tea.

Lawson Shed, 1 Memorial Drive Pomona. July 31, 2pm. Cost $10.

Register at naradell.org.au. Call JeanClaude Boulenaz 0417 648 267

EVERYBODY SCREAMS FOR A SCREAM SESSION THE Sunshine Coast Jazz Club is proud to host the 19-piece SCREAM Bib Band for a Sunday afternoon beside Pumicestone Passage.

The name SCREAM is an acronym for “Sunshine Coast Retired and Ex Armed force’s Musicians” which formed in 2004.

Other members are retired or current instrumental music teachers.

The group, which has had sell-out shows around the Coast, presents music from swing favourites to contemporary and features vocalists Alan Winter and Tanya-Maree.

The orchestra has combined with Jacki Cooper and John Morrison for a show, and has done segments at the Noosa Jazz Festival with Liam Burrows, Bobby Valentine, and Grace Knight.

Caloundra Power Boat Club July 17, 1pm. Call 0427 782960 or visit sunshinecoastjazzclub.net.au

THE Queensland Garden Expo is coming up at the Nambour Showground over three days, July 8-10. As well as a big lineup of celebrity guests, the 7ha site will have more than 60,000 plants on sale each day and plenty of activities.

Tickets $20 Visit qldgardenexpo.com.au

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THE Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra and Sunshine Coast Youth Orchestra will join forces to bring a powerful concert of classical and film music favourites.

Combining the two growing orchestras has created the largest orchestra to ever play on the Sunshine Coast.

Conducted by Adrian King and Chelsea Eunson, the concert features Corvus Overture, a piece by the talented 12-year old Kyan Pennell, a hinterland resident who was tragically killed recently.

The unfinished piece was discovered after Kyan’s death, and has been arranged and extended by Sunshine Coast composer, Clifford Bradley.

It will be the debut performance of this arrangement.

The piece discovered was only 16 bars, in a 3/4 waltz feel, written for the piano.

Kyan had told his mum Amanda that he was writing a piece, and that he was imagining it on a grand scale.

After his death, his parents put a call out for help in arranging and extending the piece. Bradley offered to orchestrate

the piece and being the local orchestra, the SCSO offered to perform it.

Clifford asked Amanda what composers that Kyan was inspired by, and Beethoven and Mozart were among the answers. He quoted a few little motifs from Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and Mozart’s Requiem in the piece.

Kyan loved ravens, and loved using latin names for things. Amanda named the piece Corvus – the latin name for the raven family.

The Corvus Overture is a standalone piece in brisk 3/4 time.

Clifford Bradley plays 2nd violin for the orchestra, and also happens to be one of the leading arrangers and film music composers in Australia.

Other pieces in the concert include Holst’s Mars from The Planets, Sibelius’ Finlandia, and Han’s Zimmer’s Pirates of the Caribbean, At World’s End. Venue 114, Sportsmans Pde, Bokarina. July 24, 2pm. Tickets $35, concessions $30. Visit sunshinecoastsymphonyorchestra.com

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MEETINGS NOOSA Probus 2010 for retired men and women who love going on bus trips, having coffee, lunches, dinner outings, weekly walks, yoga, theatre and garden outings as well as an interesting speaker, meets at Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club, 65 Hilton Tce., Tewantin on the second Tuesday of the month at 9am. Call Barbara 0491 354 054.

WOMEN over 50 interested in social activities and meeting new friends can join the Older Women’s Network Maroochydore, which meets on the third Monday of the month, 1pm-3pm, at The Avenue Retirement Community, 32 Baden Powell St. Call Lee 0429 831 414 GLASSHOUSE Country View Club, which recently celebrated its 19th birthday, will have a Christmas in July lunch meeting on July 20, 11am, at Glasshouse Country RSL, 1 Reed St, Glasshouse Township with a guest speaker from Glasshouse Community Care.

Call Joy 0457 413 651 or Janet 0448 845 303.

CALOUNDRA Family History Research group’s guest speaker at the general meeting on July 21, 1.30pm, will be secretary, Patti Wilson, a former teacher and family historian. Her topic is “Driven – The Story of Francis Edwin Birties, A TransAustralian Overlander”. Visit caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au or call June 0409 932 229.

BUDERIM View Club’s lunch amd meeting with guest speaker is on August 3, 11am at the Buderim Tavern. Cost $30.

RSVP gai3@optusnet.com.au or call 5476 7163 by July 30.

SOUP GOOD FOR THE SOUL THE Sunshine Coast Art Group (SCArt) has its annual Soup n Soul exhibition and art market coming up.

Members exhibit and sell their original art works at their major fundraiser.

A highlight is the handmade ceramic bowls filled with a choice of scrumptious soups for just $15 – and keep the bowl.

There will be demonstrations during the day, and a coffee van as well as live music from the SCArt band, Live Junction.

Sunshine Coast Art Group has been providing a creative arts hub for more than 50 years and is a friendly meeting place for artistic minds across all art disciplines including painting, life drawing, pottery and sewing plus several bands.

Budding artists and seasoned talents welcome to join for regular member sessions plus classes and workshops.

Sunshine Coast Art Group Studios, 1 William Parker Place, Buderim. July 9, 9am-2pm. Free entry.

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BANKSIAS STAR IN BUSHLAND WALK FROM Sir Joseph Banks to the Bad Banksia Men, few plants are more closely identified with the popular image of Australian flora than banksias.

Join an historical and botanical journey with a trained guide at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden to hear about botanist Sir Joseph Banks, after whom the banksia species was named.

Admire the specimens in the garden and see the drawings of Sydney Parkinson who travelled with Banks on the Endeavour in 1770.

Recall childhood memories with May Gibbs stories of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie and take time out to connect with nature.

Walk content and botanical references are designed for adult participants.

Meet at the entrance to the Arts & Ecology Centre, Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens, 51 Main Creek Rd, Tanawha. July 17, 10am. Cost $3.

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HEAD AND NECK CANCER FUNDRAISER THE Sunshine Coast will host the fifth anniversary Head & Neck Cancer Support group’s Soup for the Soul fundraiser.

The event aims to raise awareness and funds for the brutal forms of cancers that can affect a person’s identity, leaving them unable to speak, devastating facial disfigurements and without basic abilities such as eating, breathing, speaking, drinking and swallowing.

There is no screening test. Some of the more common signs include a sore in the mouth that doesn’t heal, pain when swallowing, a sore throat or a lump in the neck. Other symptoms can include ear pain, a blocked nose on one side and/or bloody discharge or a bulging or watery eye.

Carol Adams of Mooloolaba was diagnosed with tongue cancer in July 2019 and started the local support group in 2021.

She is excited to be running the first Soup for the Soul event on the Sunshine Coast, as those who have been treated will find a humble bowl of soup is often a lifeline after treatment.

Best-selling cookbook author, Annette Sym will be MC and there will be a range of door prizes, raffles and auction items.

Guests will be treated to a drink on arrival and a meal. All proceeds to Head & Neck Cancer Australia. To donate prizes to the raffles and auction email jeffadams3@optusnet.com.au or call 0405 478 020.

Headland Golf Club, Buderim.

July 23, 5.30pm. Tickets $50, or $450 for a table of 10. Learn more and purchase tickets at bit.ly/eventheadneck. Visit headandneckcancer.org.au July 2022 / YOUR TIME MAGAZINE 31

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From July 15-17, Boulia is celebrating 25 years of camel racing.

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Camel racing a spectacle in Boulia beverage and food tastings, live music and entertainment, art and cultural displays, billy cart races, barbecue competitions, and a swag of familiar faces.

August 17-21. See outbackqueensland. com.au/events/better-in-blackall-festival OUTBACK FESTIVAL: Join the 50-year celebration of the Winton Outback Festival. The biennial event draws thousands of visitors to experience the outback extravaganza.

There’ll be a one-off anniversary event weekend September 23-25, with a Golden Anniversary Gala Dinner under the stars, live entertainment, Boulder Opal markets in Winton’s main street

and Bush Poets Breakfast Recovery Show.

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Australia’s most remote golf series, it spans more than 2000km through Roma, Tambo, Barcaldine, Winton, Mount Isa and the 2022-million-dollar hole-in-one in Birdsville on the edge of the Simpson Desert. It continues until July 24.

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

At the old rail head town of Marree, the junction of the Oodnadatta and Birdsville Tracks, take a flight to see the “Marree Man,” the world’s largest work of art at more than 4km long.

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Discover the Olympic resort of Whistler, visit Sun Peaks, and tour Banff including a visit to majestic Lake Louise – the diamond in the wilderness – and Emerald Lake.

Travel along the Icefields Parkway then climb aboard the Ice Explorer for a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the 300m-thick Athabasca Glacier.

Relax on a two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey from Jasper to Vancouver, where there’s a walk across the Capilano suspension bridge and through the treetops.

Then it’s time to board the luxurious Holland America Line cruise ship for a seven-night voyage through the Inside Passage where icebergs dot the waters of Glacier Bay National Park.

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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.

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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WORDFIND

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D S P R E I M S L T L L O E R I S A A M A T R I U T A E N

Secret message: Bee Yourself

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WORD STEP BLANK, BLACK, SLACK, SLICK, SLICE, SPICE

alien, earn, elan, HARLEQUIN, hernia, inhale, inhaler, inure, lain, lane, lean, learn, lien, line, linear, liner, lunar, nail, near, neural, quern, rain, rani, rein, renal, ruin, rune, ulan, ulna, ulnae, unreal, urinal, urine

1. In the reality TV show, Big Brother, what name is used to refer to the participants?

2. Who is Yogi Bear’s constant companion in the HannaBarbera cartoons?

3. Who sang The Carnival is Over at the closing ceremony of Expo 88 in Brisbane?

4. Which Southern Hemisphere city boasts the 328m Sky Tower?

5. In English grammar, what is the definite article?

6. Complete the section of the rhyme, “I’m a little teapot, short and …”

7. What special talent does a polyglot possess?

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

9. Viridian is a shade of what primary colour?

10. What vegetable is the main ingredient of chip butty?

11. In what war was the musical South Pacific set?

12. What was the first given name of Spanish artist Dali?

13. How many hectares are in one square kilometre?

14. Which word is spelt incorrectly: catastraphe, coincidence, occurrence?

15. The company H&R Block specialises in what service?

16. What living thing has a variety called a Samoyed?

17. In what month of 1969 did Neil Armstrong first set foot on the Moon?

18. What was the family name of the famous American couple with names Bill and Melinda?

19. How many vowels are on the bottom row of a standard QWERTY keyboard?

20. What simple tool is often used on a Bunnings sign?

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS QUICK CROSSWORD

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With Quizmaster Allan Blackburn

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There may be other correct answers.

1. House Mates; 2. Boo-Boo; 3. The Seekers; 4. Auckland; 5. The; 6. Stout; 7. Can speak several languages; 8. Three; 9. Green; 10. Potatoes; 11. World Wat II; 12. Salvador; 13. 100; 14. Catastraphe (catastrophe); 15. Tax accounting; 16. Dog; 17. July; 18. Gates; 19. None; 20. Hammer.

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PUZZLES

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 1

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No. 3012

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ACROSS 1 Appointed Catholic cardinal’s entertaining show? (8) 5 Place changed menu for a full assembly (6) 10 Cuts front section of tattered edges (5) 11 Disturbed graves containing wicked people from a small settlement (9) 12 Companion on a journey tripped over wallet, in a drunken state, right? (6,9) 13 One pruned wax plant with showy flowers (4)

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15 They travel slowly to deployed sorties (9) 18 Emergency worker reconstructed a dream in local picture (9) 20 Saw, for example, prize withdrawn (4) 23 Medium’s turn is treated with understanding (15) 26 Turn around mismanaged cafe after a struggle (5-4) 27 A politician, I suspect, doesn’t have one (5) 28 Reach links contained in hypertext entry (6) 29 They take a learner accepted by pilots (8)

No. 060

DOWN 1 Good sort, after crack, escaped punishment (3,3) 2 Doctor on sick medical program is a boring person (7) 3 Selection of canapes topped with sauce (5) 4 Raised imposed tax covering shabby articles (9) 6 Ignores thug crossing edge of roof (6,3) 7 Sewers could be unnecessary shortly (7) 8 Be wary of young girl tied up in audience (8) 9 Earnest request people accepted to some extent (4) 14 Salvation Army and I represented in shop by an admirable fellow (9) 16 Prisoner held in centre arranged to attend a reunion (9) 17 Special oil applied to mature waste material (8) 19 Hurriedly leave game of football to buy a round of drinks (4,3) 21 Rock violin redesigned by ELO’s original member (7) 22 Song’s words crisply reworked without piano accompaniment (6) 24 Meat not finished on large barbecue, for instance (4) 25 A street guide associated with a region of Brazil (5)

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The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

No. 060

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PUZZLES

QUICK CROSSWORD

No. 3688

9-LETTER WORD

No. 060

Today’s Aim:

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16 words: Good

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No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

1 Suggests (7) 5 Expressing much in few words (7) 9 Terrific (9) 10 Caribbean Sea island (5) 11 Sequence (6) 12 Becoming prominent (8) 14 Red wine (6) 15 Most important; major (4) 19 Not false (4) 20 Commercial (6) 24 Selfgovernment (8) 25 Water-surrounded land mass (6)

27 Florida port (5) 28 From Oslo, e.g. (9) 29 Sources of light made with wax (7) 30 Traditions (7)

DOWN 1 Brew; steep (6) 2 Food cupboard (6) 3 Female name (8) 4 Places oneself on a chair (4) 5 Railway vehicle (10) 6 Objects for sitting (6) 7 Maritime (8)

Level: Medium No. 060

Complete the list by changing one letter at a time to create a new word at each step. One possible answer shown below.

8 Replenishing (a battery) (8) 13 Medications given to a patient (10) 16 Second largest ocean in the world (8) 17 Large Australian spider (8) 18 Members of a trust (8) 21 Require (6) 22 Gambling house (6) 23 Ancient Greek figure of beauty (6) 26 Australian actor — Bana (4)

No. 899

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Level: Easy

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Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once.

ACROSS

Every row, column and 3x3 outlined square must contain the numbers 1 to 9 once each.

24 words: Very good

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No. 900

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