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In this edition

Cover Story: Sally Evans.........................................Page 3 Feature Story: Carlotta...........................................Page 6 Travel ..............................................................Pages 35-42 Money....................................................Pages 53-55 Puzzles ...................................................................Page 59

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Be loud and proud and claim your age

HELLO Friends, I am often asked how I select stories for publishing, how the everyday reader can submit their own story and how you can make a comment about a story or point of view published in Seniors News.

Firstly, let me say, there are many worthy stories to be told and while online, there is unlimited space, print is limited by page numbers which means stories are limited.

After that, factors to be taken into consideration include timeliness, trends, style, tone and substance of stories.

That is, balancing the weight of stories from infotainment to entertainment articles including our well-being and travel sections and in this month’s issue, our special feature on retirement living options.

Reporters and I regularly discuss and debate the pros and cons of articles. As a senior myself, I reflect upon my own interests and

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concerns. In the wider world, I attend meetings, seminars and festivals on various relevant topics and at these venues I listen to a range of viewpoints from diverse groups of people.

Then there is my family, all ready to share their point of view with me.

When Seniors News reporter Tracey Johnstone brought me a profile on Sally Evans, her snappy label, Retirement Enthusiast, immediately gained my interest and on reading further, certain parts of her story definitely resonated with me. In particular, her urging of people to wear their age with pride.

“When I hear others say they are not prepared to tell other people what their age is for fear of not

being given an opportunity or for those biases that seem to exist about people of particular ages; when I heard that, I made the decision that I was going to do the opposite. I was absolutely going to come out and talk about it. If we don’t talk about it, then we are just making the problem worse.”

In the last few decades, because people have publicly named and claimed their own truth they have successfully challenged society’s ridiculous stereotypes that inspire gender and race prejudices and ruin the lives of harmless human beings.

The same goes for age – while we all age differently, old age is not the same as it used to be, society demands different things from us and in return, we require different things from society. So, let’s start to get rid of ageism and claim our age without fear or favour.

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fought against prejudice, it has to be Carlotta. She wasn’t the first person to undergo a sex change operation, but I’m sure she led the way in talking about her life’s journey.

Our reporter Ann Rickard speaks with the 74-year-old and reveals how this vibrant woman still maintains a stage presence.

Our well-being and living sections also share some great health focused information. I hope it’s practical and helpful, rather than faddish and temporary.

The thing is, while it’s interesting and often inspiring to read about other people stories, it just mightn’t be us.

In the end I think we just like to ‘keep the body and mind moving’.

The best way to submit your story for publication is to email Gail.Forrer@ seniorsnewspaper.com.au The same applies if you would like to send me your comments on Seniors News articles.

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Cover Story: Sally Evans

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Dismantling barriers in support of Seniors

Let’s face up to workplace issues and find solutions Tracey Johnstone

IN MANY ways, 60-year-old Sally Evans’ personal life reflects her public career goals. She is proud of her age, and proves it with the enthusiasm she expresses on gaining her Seniors Card.

At this stage of her life she is thoughtfully examining her own future lifestyle and in doing so, is coming up with ideas that can benefit all seniors.

In particular, this energetic businesswoman has focused her energy in the area of keeping seniors in the workplace and she is taking on

this huge issue in the same way she created her impressive resume.

Across a 30 year career, Sally has worked in the private, government and social enterprise sectors.

She has management experience in aged care,

health and investment management sectors, inclusive of holding executive positions with Opal Aged Care, BlueCross Aged Care, FTSE Compass Ground and AMP Capital.

Sally’s work excellence has seen her awarded The Telstra Business Award divisional winner 2002 and gain inclusion in the Australian Financial Review and Westpac 100 Women of Influence (2013 corporate division).

Indeed, Sally is the type of person who sees a problem and finds a solution. In her encore career she has identified obstacles impeding the employment of seniors.

Her goal now is to support the seismic shift of consciousness that is needed to terminate ageism and discrimination against the older employee.

To end this ingrained prejudice, Sally has

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I was absolutely going to come out and talk about it. If we don’t talk about it, then we are just making the problem worse.

identified issues that must change including decoupling the perceived link between seniority and pay, losing intergenerational stereotypes and seniors being willing to accept diversity in high performing teams.

Sally also wants people to wear their age with pride.

“When I hear others say they are not prepared to tell other people their age for fear of not being given an opportunity or for those biases that seem to exist about people of particular ages; when I heard that, I made the decision that I was going to do the opposite,” Sally said.

“I was absolutely going to come out and talk about it. If we don’t talk about it, then we are just making the problem worse.”

She said opening up these barriers will help older Australians to continue to be “economic participants” well past their 60s and even their 70s.

“I want more people to be really proactive in talking about the benefits of what they bring,” Sally said.

Sally also encourages employers to get on board with the opportunities these workers present, in various sectors including human resource management and her particular passion, aged care.

“Employers are missing two really important

points,” Sally said of the broader workplace issues.

“If they don’t proactively address this age diversity in the workplace they are going to have enormous workforce constraints in the future which is in their interests to solve, because if we don’t collectively and individually improve older workforce participation, our overall labour participation rates will fall and that will put pressure on wages and inflation.”

She was cautious about last month’s Federal Budget announcements around aged care initiatives.

“We need to increase the workforce and retain people in that workplace,” she said.

“But, because it can be a physically demanding role there is an expectation that at a certain age a worker will no longer be able to do a job.

“I am particularly interested in how we deal with those physical and mental health issues associated with the job, so we can have really healthy workplaces and older people working in those places.

“If we are really good at doing that for our employees, there’s a chance we might be really good at doing that for our residents.”

Sally’s ‘new retirement’ is a combination of work, well-being and relationships; about making choices. Her

retirement choice is working, but in a different way while using her skills and knowledge from her former full-time working life.

She is currently a member of three boards associated with retirement, ageing and dying – a non-executive member of Gateway Lifestyle and Oceania Healthcare, and chair of the social enterprise group LifeCircle.

Sally is also a member of the advisory group for the Benevolent Society’s EveryAGE Counts project which is working with partners and supporters to research the attitudes and beliefs that drive ageism in Australia.

Her new work life is giving her the time to focus on what we need to do today to get a better future.

“I am really interested in digital technology and what it is being used for, particularly in healthcare and finance so most weeks I will go to one or two sessions, random things, around digital technology disruption, AI, anything.

“What I love is this random absorption of knowledge that I have the flexibility and time to immerse myself in.”

Surrounded by a diverse groups of friends and with her health a key factor in ageing well, Sally remains committed to the road ahead and to discovering new opportunities in the ever-changing workplace and in retirement thinking.

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Feature Story: Federal Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt AM

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Would you think about a pre-retirement gap year?

Tracey Johnstone speaks with the Federal Aged Care Minister THE 2018 Federal Budget highlights the government’s return to a focus on older Australian issues through funding programs to deal with employment, skills, health, finance and aged care.

Nineteen of those initiatives fall under Minister Ken Wyatt’s responsibility.

While talking with the minister in his Canberra office late last month about these initiatives, he offered his thoughts on future ageing issues.

Future issues The minister identified the first two big future issue are Australia’s population continuing to have more people living into their elder years and the need to get these people to be re-enabled and abled to remain independent, and living well.

“I notice the number (of people) who psychologically reach this point is that they are old and they start to behave old,” Minister Wyatt said.

“What governments need to do is to seriously think about is this whole notion of an active senior cohort in our population.”

The government wants all older Australians is to think about their life in the context of finances, ageing, aged care and career planning.

“My question to a lot of seniors is, what are you doing for the next 40 years? I want people to get their health check so that they can take the intervention needed to prolong their life, and quality of life, to think about their finances, and be well replaced to retire and look after themselves for the next 40 years with whatever Commonwealth

AGED CARE: Federal Minister for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt AM. PHOTO: COURIER MAIL

pensions exist.”

Minister Wyatt also wants older Australians to consider keeping working, either in their existing industry or in a new one, such as aged care.

“In aged care I need by 2050 another 940,000 people on top of my current 366,000,” he said.

“I want people to turn their minds to other opportunities.”

The 65-year-old is

planning for his future, even putting money aside for when he “needs to be in aged care”.

“The government will provide some level of funding, but equally, having worked in this area, I am ensuring that I have sufficient funding for both myself and Anna for when we go into a retirement village or aged care facility together,” he said.

But, not until his 90s.

He intends staying active

in some form of work and in his community for quite a bit more time.

As to what to do with our leisure time, the minister said we need to plan for our leisure time to help us avoid falling into depression.

“This is why I have sought and gained the mental health funding,” he said.

A gap year?

He advocates a pre-retirement strategy of a planned ‘gap year’ from work of 12 months without pay.

This he suggests could be a good way for seniors to ready themselves for the next life challenge.

Changing attitudes Minister Wyatt uses the example of a sign he saw in an aged care facility, ‘don’t use Google, ask Nan’. The burgeoning population isn’t a burden he reiterated.

“We have got to harness the energy there,” he said.

Uncoupling the

attitudes around ageing is a big challenge ahead.

“This is important for all of us to talk about, not just government.”

When challenged about the potential appointment of a Minister for Ageing, the minister posed the interesting question of whether such an appointment would perpetuate ageing.

“Or, do you have every cabinet minister committed to encouraging people to think about longevity to 100 years?” he said.

“Sometimes when you put a label on an area, that label stays.

“In one sense I appreciate that maybe a minister for ageing may focus both the minds of Australians and the governments to build on what this government has commenced, and that is about recognising the inordinate levels of skills still in our seniors, the knowledge that still sits there.”

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Profile Story: Carlotta

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Darling, a lot of people call me a pioneer SHE IS an Aussie living legend and at age 74, Carlotta exhibits no signs of toning down the feathers or taking off the bling.

Over a five-decade career that began in 1963 in Kings Cross as

a female impersonator with the all-male Les Girls revue, Carlotta has gone on to become a cabaret performer, television celebrity, a much-loved Australian icon, and perhaps, most importantly to her, a transgender advocate and political

activist.

“Darling, a lot of people call me a pioneer,” she said.

“I don’t know about that, but it’s a shame the government doesn’t hand out awards for people like me. I want one of those medals.

“No, I want two… for earrings.”

What keeps Carlotta performing today after all those years is simple. She loves what she does.

“I feel sorry for

people who are in a job they don’t like,” she said.

“I have always liked what I do.”

Aussies too have liked what Carlotta does, following her career from the Les Girls days that drew international visitors to Sydney’s King’s Cross and motivated her to tour Australia with the all-male revue, a tour that inspired the movie Priscilla: Queen of the Desert.

Living quietly on the Gold Coast between jobs suits Carlotta at this stage of her life, but she never envisages retirement.

“People who retire often get sick,” she said. “I don’t like just sitting around. I look after myself. I don’t drink or smoke.

Gardening is my exercise. I am always out and about. I keep fit that way. I have cut out a lot of Sydney (work), it gets too much. I am happy doing what I am doing now.”

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Creativity knows no age Expect the unexpected when you step into this art studio Gail Forrer

YOU would never guess.

Not about the place or the people that flourish behind a bland white Besser block building in a quiet corner of parkland, in an established Brisbane suburb.

The building, owned by Brisbane City Council, has been leased by a couple of spirited artists for more than 30 years.

The two, who met at the then Brisbane Art Institute, cheerfully share the space with a small group of like-minded, multi-skilled artists.

There’s not a great deal of room inside.

Nevertheless, they have made space for a dark room, kitchen and library, together with a comfortable old lounge suite and tables for painting, printing, dyeing, felt-making and art installations.

Besides that, the shelves, walls, windows and benches are cluttered with brushes and bushes, canvases and books,

materials and dyes.

This is a scene built from rich imaginations, creative spirits and warm friendships.

During the last three decades the artists Ruth Francis and Anne Collins have made this a place where discussion, painting, making and developing original art is the top priority.

At 94 years old, Anne Collins claims much of her vitality is due to her artistic interests.

Although art in many of its forms has long been part of her adult life.

As a 15-year-old she could also claim the title of “High Sea Adventuress”.

In 1939, Anne with her parents and friends left their home on the Channel Islands, boarded an old French fishing boat and headed for Australia.

The trip took 18 months and was full of hard work, continuing school studies and memorable events.

Besides sailing on many a stormy sea, they enjoyed stays on exotic

ORIGINAL THINKERS: In the art studio are Ruth Francis, Anne Collins and Vivienne Beesley.

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“And remember, these were the days before everywhere was turned into a holiday resort,” she said with smile.

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“I always remember that,” she said.

“We sailed through the harbour and anchored at Berrys Bay.” Anne stayed on board for another three months

Institute of Art. Yet, no matter where she went, she was always involved in making art. In Mt Isa she plunged into ceramics.

“Those were the days when we dug the clay from the side of the road,” she said.

But Anne wasn’t there to just learn the wheel and make cups. She wanted to experiment.

“I did learn on the wheel, she recalled.

“But I really just wanted to play with clay.”

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The joke’s on Seniors Great Australian stars take the mickey on Brisbane stage Ann Rickard

WATCH out Brisbane, the comedy Senior Moments is coming to town.

The smash-hit revue has been extended to include Brisbane this year and, judging by its success in other capital cities, it will sell out quickly.

Featuring Gold Logie winner John Wood, master satirist Max Gillies, Play School icon Benita Collings and Midday Show maestro Geoff Harvey, the revue will come to the Playhouse at QPAC from July 11.

As the title reveals, the show is a comedy about old people, but it is also about the young people they have to deal with.

Sketches and songs are performed by the cast who make wicked fun of the trials and tribulations of growing old disgracefully.

“It’s great fun,” John Wood said.

“It’s wonderful working with Max Gillies and Benita and Geoff Harvey.

We are all excited to bring the show to Brisbane.”

John, known for his iconic roles in Rafferty’s Rules and Blue Heelers, is almost 72, but he says doing the show, sometimes twice in one day, is not too taxing.

“Mostly when we do two shows, we do an 11am and a 4pm and have the night off. The show runs for 90 minutes, straight through, no interval, so it is easy to keep up even though it is very fast-paced.

“There is nothing heavy-duty about the show. It is not Shakespeare or Tennessee Williams. It is light-hearted and a genuine revue rather than a play or a show.”

The show pokes fun at oldies trying to work out and understand the ways of the younger generation.

“One funny sketch we do involves my wife (played by Kim Lewis) and I with our daughter and son-in-law while they are thinking of names for their coming child. They (the names) are hysterical and Kim’s character, my wife, goes ‘beresk’.”

“Beresk” is the Miss Malaprop version of “berserk”, a word the wonderful character Dorrie Evans used prolifically on the raunchy ’70s soap Number 96 and one most seniors will recognise instantly.

“The show isn’t just for seniors,” John said.

“Younger ones enjoy it enormously. My grandchildren sing the theme song to the show.”

John has three grandchildren who keep him grounded.

“Grandparenting is absolutely fabulous,” he said.

“I don’t subscribe to the idea, it’s only because you can give them back. I love having them around.”

John has no plans for retirement, in fact he said he would like to be offered more work.

“I wish I was working more,” he said.

“I feel like the forgotten

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Sassy grandma’s name It’s your time to get funky with the arrival of grandchildren Columnist Ann Rickard is a proud grandmother of seven of the most beautiful grandchildren in the land, but she says she isn’t biased. Ann gives us her take on grandmother names.

CHOOSING a grandmother or grandfather name might seem of little importance when you first find out you are going to become a grandparent, but believe me, it is.

This name is going to stick with you, and if you have happened to choose a name off-the-cuff that you don’t really have a fondness for, you are going to hate it until your dying day.

So... give it lots of thought.

No longer are us ladies required to be called granny (we shudder at that one).

Any woman of a certain age now will remember or know about the grannies of yesterday. Always old beyond their years, usually with a tight perm

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in their grey or white hair, a heavy cardigan around their stooped shoulders, hanky up the sleeve, a chair by the fire, slippers on the bunioned feet, knitting at hand. That is so not us, right?

Today’s grandmothers have caramel highlights in their blonde, fashionable hairstyles, they will sport the latest fashion labels, wouldn’t know what to do with a hanky if they owned one, and are more likely to be found at the gym doing high intensity interval training than in a chair by the fire.

So, we need a name that makes us sound as fabulous and fun as we are.

Ten years ago, I went through the name choosing when my first grandchild was due.

GRANDMOTHER JOYS: Time to pick out a fun new name.

Rejecting outright ‘nanna’, ‘grandma’ or ‘granny’, but considering cute Italian and French names of nonna and grand-mere, I decided to keep on looking. I thought briefly of a Dutch name but grootmoeder didn’t quite cut it. And seeing as I am not Italian, French or Dutch, it wasn’t quite right.

I consulted many a sassy woman of a certain

age on this important subject. Finally, one came up with the name “Mimi”.

I liked it. And so my life as Mimi began.

Seven grandchildren later and the name is now as much part of my personality and character as my proper (boring) name, Ann. Mimi is an easy one for children to say. It is very close to ‘mummy’. And say it they do. From the

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very minute they can talk.

The only problem is, they all say it at once.

There is a great chorus of ‘Mimi’ the moment they come in the door and charge at me. They seem unable to begin a sentence without a loud and raucous ‘Mimi’ at the start.

So entrenched is my Mimi name, my adult children call me that now.

Mum has all but been

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As for suitable grandfather names... not so difficult.

Who doesn’t love ‘poppa’, ‘pop’ or even plain old ‘grandad’?

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Unless you are a groovy grandfather with a sleeve tattoo and a motorbike, then you’ll need to look for something a bit more you.

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Make EveryAGE count Let’s start the conversation about living our best life Tracey Johnstone

TIME TO CHANGE: EveryAGE Counts is determined to take on ageism attitudes in all sectors and generations, changing them to the positive.

tend to couple ageing with decline and death.

“It tends not to be a time of life we look forward to,” she said.

If seniors can uncouple that attitude, younger generations can be encouraged to also uncouple their attitudes.

“We need to do something to change,” Ms Krasovitsky added.

“There are a lot of older people who are living happy, fulfilled lives and I think we change the narrative around getting older and start to present the reality rather than the stereotypes to people.”

The key issues the campaign will take on were highlighted by the researchers who found ageism comes in different forms.

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They want to move the current conversation away from a focus on aged care and the pension, and the burden of the cost of care.

“There are certainly discriminatory practices towards older people.

Recruitment and work came up most often,” Ms Krasovitsky said.

“There are also institutional practices and policies that have an impact on older people.

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They will also focus on workforce participation and on the way in which the media represent older Australians.

“We want to see something other than the very frail, elderly woman pushing her Zimmer frame at a nursing home versus the exceptional 95-yearold grandmother who is jumping out of aeroplanes,” Ms Krasovitsky said.

“Both of those are important images, but we want to see the range of images between those two extremes, and represent the reality and diversity of older people’s lives.”

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A group of key decision-makers has now been corralled to work on the national campaign.

With the understanding that shifting attitudes across generations may take 10 or more years, Ms Krasovitsky expects it will run for an extended period.

The group has started to develop a grassroots movement to get behind the campaign.

“We want to build our voice and start to make our asks of government, of our local MPs, of our local communities, to start thinking and behaving differently around older people,” Ms Krasovitsky said.

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“We know that ageism has negative impacts.

“It can be devastating for an individual to feel they are no longer valued, no longer competitive in the labour market or if they feel marginalised.

“We also know it has negative impacts at a broader societal level where people are isolated, marginalised, not benefitting from the inter-generational.

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THE EveryAGE Counts project is on track to drive a conversation across the generations about changing the norms and ultimately the community attitudes around ageing.

The Benevolent Society team behind the project are determined to take on Australia’s ageism attitudes in all sectors.

They want to move the current conversation away from a focus on aged care and the pension, and the burden of the cost of care.

Instead EveryAGE Counts will tackle inclusiveness, participation, equity and a whole range of other issues that they expect will have a positive impact on Australia’s older people now and on those that will become part of the older community into the future.

Last year’s research project, which was the first activity of EveryAGE Counts, delved into ageism and ageist stereotypes in Australia.

The outcomes are helping to drive the next stage of the campaign which will be launched in October.

Turning around the community’s perception of ageing and the value of ageing Australians across all sectors are the big goals for the campaign.

That’s going to take changes in many ways, across the generations and within the older Australian community who generally don’t look positively on ageing.

The society’s Older Australians campaign director Marlene Krasovitsky said seniors

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Your electricity choices Re-introducing good service with competitive pricing HOW often do you think about your electricity supplier?

Electricity is a necessity for modern life and the market is saturated with confusing discounts and pay-on-time rates which has left people understandably apathetic towards utility providers.

Would changing your electricity supplier effect the way you received electricity?

The answer is no.

Electricity is like water, you turn it on and it’s there.

Most people stay with their current supplier because they recognise the brand and do not want the hassle of changing supplier, not because they are getting good service or even a good price.

It’s time to re-introduce good, local service with competitive pricing from a Queensland company with a Queensland call centre.

Brisbane residents can now make a savvy choice by talking to local electricity supplier LPE. The company’s office

and call centre is in southeast Queensland, the staff are locals and money spent with LPE goes back into the community.

Changing to LPE is easy, LPE marketing manager Emily Gouge said.

“If you call us you will get through to our small, local team and more than likely speak to the same person more than once.”

LPE even have people coming to visit them in their head office in Maroochydore just for the novelty of speaking with a provider face-to-face.

“The current incumbents are multinationals with overseas call centres, we know that people appreciate good service from local people,” Emily said.

Do you know what electricity rate you are paying?

“It’s unlikely that after reading your bill you have found the answer. So, how can you compare rates?”

Emily said.

“We can explain your

LOCAL BUSINESS: Talk to local electricity supplier LPE about your supply needs.

bill. We can explain what deal you are currently getting and what we can give you. If we can’t help you, we will point you in the right direction and if you are interested in solar, we can even tell you the right people to go to.”

When talking to customers, the LPE team will help with looking at the value of what is being offered in an electricity contract.

“A lot of people look at discounts, but don’t know what that discount applies

to,” Emily said.

“Our staff want to talk to seniors about their electricity supply choices.”

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HOW are you feeling at your age?

Older? wiser? Hopefully.

Bolder? Depends. More mellow? Likely. Are you at an age where you can say with ease ‘I am what I am and I’m OK about that’?

Certainly, Doria Ragland, the mother of Meghan Markle (no need to say anymore), proved the point with the grace and confidence she exuded as she took her place at her daughter’s wedding.

Fronting up to the likes of the English royal family without losing her nose stud, dreadies or poise proved this middle-class 61-year-old AfricanAmerican woman was made of sturdy stuff.

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that at age 20, 30, 40 or 50? Perhaps not. It seemed to me that she drew her strength and style from the well of lifetime experiences.

Could she have felt that way 50, 40, 30 or even 20 years ago? I doubt it.

The world hadn’t gone through or settled with the changes delivered from the fights against a host of discriminatory behaviour – most of all those of race and gender.

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It takes a lifetime to rack up these accomplishments and they should be respected and appreciated, not only in family life, but also in the public sphere and the workplace.

But, sadly in many cases, there is still a lingering discrimination that forbids an honest recognition of the innate value of these qualities.

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If anything, the royal wedding presented a world healed from much of the pain caused from past prejudices.

It showed how increased longevity has led to four generations of a living family, it showed how there are old people and older people.

And in this new era, it also showed that it’s time to disassociate all the prejudices we link with a person’s age and instead see the reality of who they really are. The same as any discrimination, ageism is hurtful and unhealthy and the world is better without it.

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Classical Corner WITH QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

WHAT OUR AUDIENCES ARE SAYING: “The concert kept me smiling all weekend!”

“This orchestra is certainly world class!”

“They transport me to another world.”

“A magnificent, unforgettable experience.”

“It was so thrilling to hear it live.”

“I couldn’t live without it!”

Queensland Symphony Orchestra presents a diverse program for Winter, performing the following concerts at QPAC Concert Hall.

Russian Marvels Sat 14 Jul 7.30pm Spend the night in Russia with this showcase of some of the country’s finest composers. Be transported as our musicians traverse the emotional landscape in three diverse and moving works by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich.

Soloists & Spontaneity Fri 3 Aug 11am Sat 4 Aug 7.30pm

Love and Other Catastrophes Sun 19 Aug 11.30am

Bernstein at 100 Fri 24 Aug 11am Sat 25 Aug 7.30pm

Remember the movie Shine? This is your chance to relive Rachmaninov’s breathtaking Piano Concerto No.3, here performed by Sergio Tiempo, a master of his craft. This concert also features Bartók’s feisty Concerto for Orchestra, where every musician has an opportunity to display their virtuosity.

Refresh your Sunday with this mid-morning concert featuring ravishing music from some of the world’s favourite dramatic operas, sung by emerging stars from the Lisa Gasteen National Opera School. Prepare to swoon over passionate and heart-wrenching arias from Mozart, Puccini, Strauss and more.

Join us for a musical celebration of Leonard Bernstein, on what would have been his 100th birthday. For this special occasion, Queensland Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by Music Director Alondra de la Parra.

Featuring the much-loved Symphonic Dances from his beloved West Side Story, these concerts will have you tapping your toes and humming all the way home!

Best of Movie Music Sun 30 Sep 11.30am Movie buffs, this concert is for you! Enjoy the beauty and power of some of cinema’s finest soundtracks.

Savour drama of Thunderball, get lost in the bittersweet scenes of La Dolce Vita and embrace nostalgia in Cinema Paradiso.

Hosted by Guy Noble, this Sunday morning concert is fun and relaxed.

Head to qso.com.au to book tickets, find out more, and meet the musicians. Phone (07) 3833 5044 to request your season brochure. << Renée Jones

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CHERMSIDE & DISTRICTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WE ARE once again conducting a tour of Lutwyche Cemetery on Saturday, June 9 at 9am.

This tour will highlight those who had lived in the Bald Hills area. Located at Kitchener Road gates (second gate from Gympie Road) with plenty of parking available. Gold coin donation appreciated. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat and water.

Inquiries with archivist Beverley on 3350 2874 or secretary Carolyn on 3359 3022. Email chermsidedhs@ gmail.com.

CARINDALE NATIONAL SENIORS

WE MEET on the second Tuesday of each month (except December and January) at the Carina Bowls Club in Stanley Road. Parking is readily available beside the club house. We regularly have about 80 members attending our meetings.

We are known as a very

coffee included. As the July 4 is American Independence Day, we are having a guest speaker from the United States Chamber of Commerce in Brisbane. At our July meeting we are also having our Annual Cent Auction, so bring along any good items to go in the auction and of course the money to purchase those lucky tickets. All proceeds of the day go towards supporting our learning for life students.

New members and guests are always welcome to our meetings and the social activities we hold during each month. Please phone Carol by 4pm Monday, July 2 on 3355 5349 to book.

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friendly club with new and prospective members always warmly welcomed.

In fact, members of the special welcome group are very happy to provide information, ‘show them the ropes’ and introduce to others. We have monthly social outings.

For example, this month’s trip is to ‘Parrots in Paradise’ and ‘Osprey House’ in Dayboro with lunch at Mt Mee. In June, we are planning a 7-day getaway trip to Macksville and district. Other special events include Melbourne Cup parties, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day morning

teas, Fish and Chips at the Wynnum foreshore, plus many other interesting events. We have very interesting guest speakers at all our meetings – so, you can be both informed and entertained. We would love to see you come along and have fun. For further information please do not hesitate to phone Maureen on 3398 4236 or Eddie on 3395 3337.

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FOR SENIORS INC.

WE WILL be holding our monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 12 upstairs at the Wynnum RSL at 10.30am. The club is for anyone who would like to know more about their computers, laptops, tablets and phones and is run by volunteers. You can join the club, on the day, for an annual membership fee of $10. We offer classes that can be up to four weeks of two hours per week or some of lesser duration. We are continuing with our popular “one on one” sessions, where a member has one on one learning with a specific coach for an hour, who happens to teach a subject selected by the member. Irrespective of the type or duration of a class they only cost $10.

Our classes can commence from a very basic level so don’t be afraid to make a start. For more information, phone Lavina on 0411 806 154 or visit our website wroccs.org.au. We look forward to seeing you there.

VIEW CLUBS ●CENTENARY EVENING

IF YOU would like to be part of a group of women

of all ages who meet meet monthly for dinner with interesting guest speakers and also enjoy coffee mornings, lunches and various outings and where the focus is on fun and friendship, then look no further than Centenary Evening VIEW Club. Fund raising activities range from bring and buy stalls and tucker tables to “Girls Night In”, Melbourne Cup Lunch and various other outings/events. All money raised goes to the Smith Family to support six students through the Learning for Life program.

The next meeting will be held at McLeod Country Golf Club, 61 Gertrude McLeod Cres, Middle Park on Monday, June 11 at 6.30pm for 7pm. The cost is $35 for the dinner and bookings are essential.

Phone Rita (before noon on Friday, June 8) on 0413 138 967 or 3378 3356 or email centenaryeveview @gmail.com if you are interested. We would love to see you at our meeting.

●ARANA

OUR meeting for July is on Wednesday, July 4 at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Grovely.

Doors open at 10.30am and the meeting commences at 11am.

Cost of the two-course lunch is $27, with tea and

GUESTS at our Mother’s Day Celebration in May were inspired by guest speaker, Dr Mary Crawford, who spoke on ‘Women in the Workforce’.

She described improvements for women across the decades with a particular focus on Queensland and Australia at large. The story was not all good, however, as she discussed the current plight of many women, who lack superannuation or are homeless. In June, Dr David Tudehope, a retired perinatal specialist, will discuss some of the ethical dilemmas regularly faced by practitioners. On July 31, the club is hosting a Fashion Parade, presented by Rosa’s Fashions on the Go, and Morning Tea at Mt Ommaney Hotel/Apartments.

Tickets are on sale now.

There will be stylish outfits, cakes and sandwiches, a lucky door prize and raffles.

Lunchtime meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 10.45 for 11.30am at Mt Ommaney Hotel/ Apartments, Dandenong Road (off Centenary Highway), Mt Ommaney.

Phone Denise on 0409 261 488 if you would like to attend one of our functions or for further information, email the club at chapelhill view@gmail.com.

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Jindalee Golf Club, 62 Yallambee Road, Jindalee with our meeting on the third Monday of the month. We have romance author Ally Blake as our guest speaker at our June 18 meeting. Ally has published over 30 books and sold four million copies worldwide through publishers Harlequin and Mills and Boon. We support eight students on the Learning for Life programme as well as providing an opportunity for women to socialise with others through guest speakers and our book, mahjong and walking groups. We also arrange social outings to interesting places as well as raising funds such as Bunnings sausage sizzle (June 24) which supports our students. If you would like to join us or learn more about VIEW we welcome guests to our meetings and bookings can be made with Jean on 0409 268 646 or Nan on 0410 006 500.

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OUR ladies are urging the local community to support disadvantaged children and young people with their education by joining the club which sponsors three school children. We meet at 11am on the second Wednesday of the month at the Rec Club, Alba Lane (off Jacaranda Avenue), Kingston. Cost of $25 includes a two course lunch and a guest speaker. Proceeds from the day go to The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Phone Pat on 3804 6931 for further details.

●PINE RIVERS

ONCE again we have an article and photograph in the Dayboro Grapevine and Brisbane Seniors in May. Our next Meeting Day is on the third Wednesday of each month at 10.30am for 11am at Murrumba Downs Tavern.

For more information, phone 3425 2738 or email pinerivers.view @gmail.com.

●SUNNYBANK EVENING

OUR next meeting will be held on Monday, June 4 at 6.30pm for 7pm at The Glen Hotel, Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains. Our Guest speaker will be Kathy Smith, of Little Miss Organised, who have been organising people’s lives since 2011 with an aim to alleviate stress and frustration by organising homes and lives so they can regain control. If you would like to attend the dinner meeting, phone Pam Smith on 3273 8419.

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BROWNS PLAINS NATIONAL SENIORS

THE Zone Conference for National Seniors, which our Branch will be hosting, is only weeks away and we are looking forward to a great gathering from the 12 branches in our zone.

There will be numerous raffle prizes, most of which have been generously donated and our sincere thanks go to the local businesses, members and families for their support. Thanks also to the Greenbank RSL Services Club and other National Seniors Branches for their generosity. You are welcome to come along and join our happy group of Seniors who meet on the second Tuesday of each month at the Greenbank RSL Services Club at 10.30am. For more information, please phone Ron or Bev on 0402 094 887.

FOREST LAKE FIFTY PLUS CLUB

The Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club enjoyed their May day trip at Sea World on the Gold Coast.

SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

MAKE new friends by coming along any Tuesday between 9am-noon to the Community Centre, 19 Nerida Street, Rochedale.

Members of a Senior Citizens Club play indoor bowls or are entertained with a concert on alternate Tuesdays.

Tuition provided for new players and new members are most welcome. For more information, phone Shirley on 3209 1682.

PROBUS CLUBS ●WAVELL

COME and join us – we welcome active retired and semi-retired singles or couples as new members who are interested in fun, friendship and fellowship.

Monthly meetings with a guest speaker, local day tours, picnics and theatre outings are part of the club’s activities. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 10am at Geebung RSL Club. Bus and rail transport are virtually at the door and there are adequate car parking facilities. For further information, phone Bev Worthington 3359 2056 or Kay Davidson 3263 8072.

●CHELMER AND DISTRICT

WE MEET at the Croll Memorial Precinct, 2 Clewley Street, Corinda (opposite Sherwood Services Club) on the fourth Tuesday of the

month (except December) at 9.45am. We have our monthly meeting with a friendly chat over morning tea, followed by a guest speaker covering a wide and interesting range of topics. Members also get together for regular outings, a garden group, a walking group, theatre visits, a book swap and other activities. We welcome retired men and women from Chelmer to Oxley and all surrounding suburbs who wish to join in the fun, friendship and fellowship of Probus and meet for club meetings and outings with other active, like-minded retirees. Phone Kathy on 3379 7237 for details.

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OUR Probus Club recently celebrated its 33rd birthday at the Changeover luncheon held at the Redcliffe RSL with 65 members and friends in attendance. Retiring President Shirley Smith presented new President, Denis Megalaconomos with the Collar of Office. A new committee also took office and was introduced.

Our club is always happy to welcome new members and residents in the area are invited to join. Phone PR officer Ray Baulch on 3203 2611 or Denis on 3283 5301. We meet at the Redcliffe RSL on the fourth Tuesday of each month except in December.

SENIORS INQUIRY LINE

GUEST Speaker Deanne Lawrie, recently explained

at Wavell Probus Club meeting, that the Seniors Inquiry Line was established in 1995 to provide Seniors access to a one stop shop with information on issues of concern to them. Seniors can phone 1300 135 500.

GRAND OPENING FOR AVEO

LEADING retirement provider Aveo Group officially unveiled the first stage of its $60 million Aveo Robertson Park community redevelopment at a grand opening event on Wednesday, May 16.

Councillor Steven Huang from Brisbane City Council’s MacGregor Ward and Aveo’s CEO Geoff Grady attended the ribbon cutting ceremony and unveiled the plaque to officially open the first phase of Aveo Robertson Park. The event provided a perfect opportunity for the public to view and celebrate the beginning of the master-planned retirement community and included a public tour of the new apartments and amenities. Attendees also had a chance to talk to Aveo regarding their future retirement needs, as well as learning more about Allied Health and good nutrition.

DALLAS LINEDANCERS

BEGINNERS line dancing starting now. Free lessons for novice beginners.

Learn to line dance for fun, relaxation and exercise. All ages, don’t need a partner. Monday:

6.30pm beginners; 7.30pm early interm progressing onto intermediate. At Progress Hall, Hall Road/151 Barbarella Drive, Springwood/Slacks Creek. Tuesday: 9.30am Beginners; 10.30am Early Intermediate; 11.15am Intermediate. At Finnish Hall, 62 Newnham Road, Mt Gravatt East. Also available for functions, corporate/private, parties and demos. Go to dallaslinedancers.com or phone 0403 225 313.

CANNON HILL 60’S AND BETTER

AT 60 and Better Cannon Hill, we invite all Seniors every Monday morning for entertainment, speaker craft, games day or movies at 9.30am for morning tea, followed by lunch for $5. Annual membership is $5/$6 every Monday, depending what’s on. Come Tuesday 8.30am for Tia Chi and 10am for Gentle Exercise.

We are located at the Cannon Hill School of Arts at 958 Wynnum Road, Cannon Hill. For further information, phone Beverley on 3843 2920.

CANNON HILL SCHOOLS OF ARTS INC.

CANNON Hill School of Arts is a very comfortable friendly place to hire for your meetings (no parties). There are still a few hours left on certain days. For further information, phone Beverley 3843 2920 or Rick 0422 924 233.

WE MEET on the third Friday of the month at The Lion, Pine Road, Richlands at 10.30am.

Date claimers for the next two meetings are June 15 and July 20. For more information on the club and its activities, please phone Leonie (president) on 0427 846 057 or Les (activities officer) on 3279 9449 or 0466 377 618. To register your interest, email fl50plusc@gmail.com.

New members are always welcome.

NORTH MORETON QUEENSLAND ORCHID COUNCIL INC.

WE WILL hold our Charity Orchid Spectacular in aid of ‘Be Uplifted’ Breast Cancer Support Group.

Lots of beautiful orchids will be on show and for sale. Expert advice is always on hand from our helpful growers. Learn how to re-pot your orchids.

Buy all your orchid growing needs at the trade tables.

Light refreshments will be available. Venue for show is Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium 8.30am-3.30pm on Saturday, June 30 and 8.30am-3pm on Sunday, July 1. Admission $4, children under 14 yrs free.

If you require further information, phone 0412 432 713.

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WE WILL host an Arts, Craft and Photography Expo showcasing students’ works from their various classes on Friday, June 15 at Bray Hall, corner of Cooke & O’Loan Streets, Petrie gathering at 9.30am for a 10am start, finishing at noon.

Free admission – members and visitors are most welcome. Morning tea is available for a gold coin donation and there is always a raffle. For more information, call in at 1480 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur during opening hours 9am-noon. Seniors can inquire about membership at the meeting.

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WE ARE a very friendly and small club seeking new members. We meet every second Wednesday in the hall at Queen of Apostles School, Appleby Road, Stafford. The club hosts a variety of activities i.e. indoor bowls, bingo, hoy, trading tables and guest speakers. Cost is $2 with free morning tea. On June 13 we are going to be

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GET your feet moving again and keep your body fit. We welcome all at the 50 Plus Centre held in the Brisbane City Hall, every Thursday morning from 10am-12.30pm for the small sum of $2. That includes morning tea at 11am. We dance old-time, new vogue dances to well known bands played on CDs. Phone Marie D’Alton on 3371 3707.

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CINEMATOGRAPHERS are people who can make a short movie of your video and photos you have taken with your camera adding background music, your own voice announcements?

Come to my meetings and learn how to do it.

I use Linux and Windows. My group, JDs 50 Plus Cinematographers holds two meetings per month, the first and fourth Tuesdays, 9.30am to about 12.30pm at the 50 Plus Centre in the Brisbane City Hall which is quite central. $2 per day. Code EE. Phone John D’Alton M-F but *not* between 12-2pm on 3371 3707 or email jcdalton@paradox. com.au.

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entertained by Cath Spaulding, fondly known as Cheshire Cat. Cath is an inspirational singer who is very popular. On July 25 we are having a bus trip to Toogoolawah hotel for Christmas in July.

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Independant Retirees (AIR) are a group of self minded retirees who are fully or partial self-funded meet at Kedron at the OES Hall, 2 Boland Street, Kedron the third Friday of most months at 9.30am for their monthly meeting and social, finishing about noon. Coffee and biccies are available for a small fee with guest speakers each month pertaining to health or Financial matters. We run several bus trips with morning teas and lunch to a interesting venue over the year. Our Finance Group also meets at Chermside on the second Friday as well, whilst we discuss finances we do not give Financial advice. For details phone 3881 1820 before 5pm or sitram@ powerup.com.au. Visitors who are interested in joining are welcome.

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Enoggera. The guest speaker, Margaret Morrow, who is a foundation member of this club, will talk on Camellias, dealing with this plant’s history and cultivation. The meeting commences after morning tea which is served at 9.45am and visitors and new members are most welcome. The hall is close to public transport and accessible by wheel chair.

For more information phone, president Pat on 3356 1256.

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Stepping ahead In this feature you will find the latest styles, amenities and locations available in living options Gail Forrer

Developments in your area WHETHER it’s an investment property to top up the super fund, downsizing the house, moving closer to family or making the move into towards a retirement village there are an abundance of options available on the Sunshine Coast. For those in the market for something new, a few of the key developments to keep an eye on in the coming months are: CURVE BIRTINYA www.curvebirtinya.com.au LIVING GEMS PACIFIC PARADISE FINAL STAGE www.livinggems.com.au NATURE’S EDGE BUDERIM NEW RELEASE www.naturesedgebuderim.com.au PEBBLE BEACH RETIREMENT COMMUNITY BRIBIE ISLAND www.pebblebeach.com.au GEMLIFE BRIBIE ISLAND www.gemlife.com.au HALCYON VILLAGES AT BLI BLI & CABOOLTURE www.lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au IRT WOODLANDS MERIDAN PLAINS STAGE 4 www.irtwoodlands.org.au STOCKLAND’S AURA DEVELOPMENT AT BELLS CREEK www.cityofcolour.com THE AVENUE MAROOCHYDORE www.theavenuemaroochydore.com.au THE IVY PICNIC POINT www.theivypicnicpoint.com.au CALOUNDRA CAY BY PALM LAKE RESORTS www.caloundracay.com.au

ENJOY RETIREMENT: There’s a world of retirement options available to you.

choice to choose retirement village living, and this number was set to grow share in the coming decade.

However, he noted the census data also revealed occupancy of retirement villages was close to capacity, highlighting the forthcoming shortage of age appropriate housing for Australian in their local communities.

“While entry into retirement villages remains affordable, but a lack of supply will put upward pressure on prices and make access to villages for seniors much harder,” Mr Myers said.

He called for more development in view of population figures predicting approximately 382,000 seniors seeking a place in a retirement village in 2025.

This is more than double the number of residents currently calling a retirement village home.

■ The full summary of figures from the 2017 PwC/Property Council Retirement Census can be found at www.retirementliving.org.au/research.

Operators who own and/or manage more than 56,000 retirement living units participated in the Census.

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MODERN hotel-like services, availability of health professionals, fun entertainment centres, provision for pets and attractive government financial incentives to ‘downsize’ are among the factors driving the demand for retirement living options around the nation.

Today’s Retirement Villages, a key component in the mix of retirement options, stays founded on the original concept of providing a supportive accommodation in a community environment.

But, beware, in the new millennium everything else has changed and evolved to meet the modern senior.

After the results of the PwC/Property Council Retirement Census (2017), PwC Real Estate Advisory Partner Tony Massaro said retirement village accommodation continued to be an affordable option for the current generation of Australian seniors, who, for the most part, own their own homes.

“The national average entry price for a two bedroom unit is at $424,000,” Mr Massaro said.

“This is almost one third less than the median house price in the same postcode.

“Every city needs vibrancy, diversity, connectivity and inclusion to truly thrive, so it’s exciting to see senior living continuing to evolve to support these needs with a myriad of amenities and care options – from dining to healthcare services to organised social outings.

“As our population ages, and more of us work longer, our cities are going to need to work for seniors Australian in ways they never have before.”

Ben Myers, Executive Director of Retirement Living at the Property Council of Australia said nearly 200,000 seniors Australians have made the informed

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Pebble Beach Retirement Village is located in Sandstone Point, just minutes to Bribie Island.

The Village of 151 brick & tile villas offers peaceful freehold living designed for the over 50's.

With no exit fees & low body corporate this popular concept is in high demand!

Positioned right next door to the Sandstone Point shops including doctors, chemist, bottle shop & IGA. There are a variety of different designs featuring: • 2 or 3 bedrooms • All with tiled open plan lounge/dining with either ducted or split system air-conditioning • Well appointed kitchens • Master bedroom connected to the two way bathroom & 2nd toilet in the laundry • Rear entertaining areas • Small garden sheds This warm, friendly environment makes retirement easy!

Priced from $339,000.

To book your inspection give Alaine Scarman a call on 0448 449 665.

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REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT UPDATE BRISBANE JUNE 2018

Facts of making a move Knowledge behind right decisions

NAVIGATING the world of retirement can be a tricky process.

To help, here’s the top four pitfalls to avoid when making a decision on your move: 1. Paying fees for nothing Put simply, an exit fee is an amalgamation of fees that roll into one horrible, and often expensive, surprise at the end of your time in a retirement village.

These fees can vary from deferred management fees to refurbishment fees and, of course, stamp duty.

GemLife resorts are free from entry or exit fees and, due to being a land-lease community, you don’t have to pay stamp duty either.

A win all-round!

2. Not knowing the nitty-gritty Look at all the facts when choosing a place to retire to. That means

At GemLife, living is easy and modern.

going through the facts with a fine-tooth comb.

Learn what your regular outgoings will be (e.g. any site fees and water or land rates).

Land-lease resorts such as GemLife can have different rules to traditional retirement villages.

You own the building and have a leasehold on the land – such as with any body corporate managed apartment or townhouse.

This is very advantageous, as from a pension perspective you

are considered a homeowner, but your site fees can be subsidised by rent assistance (subject to eligibility).

3. Downsizing, not rightsizing If you’re retiring – or thinking about it – you don’t have to give up the lifestyle you’ve become accustomed to.

You might not need five bedrooms anymore, but you would still like the opportunity to host family and friends.

Offering homes from two to three bedrooms in many sizes and layouts, at GemLife, there’s a floorplan fit for everyone – whether they prefer quiet and cosy or sprawling with several spots for entertaining the masses.

4. Fitting a well-rounded lifestyle in a square hole If you’re moving locally or from further afield, there’s no reason why you should entertain the idea

ENJOY RETIREMENT: At GemLife resorts you can engage in new and exciting activities.

of having to reduce the fun in your lifestyle – unless you want to.

GemLife resorts give you the opportunity and

the social community structure to engage in new and exciting activities.

Whether it’s as simple as a game of mahjong or a

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REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT UPDATE BRISBANE JUNE 2018

Your last chance to dodge deferred management fees Just two homes left, register now or be left out THE final stage of development is complete with only two homes remaining to be sold at Queensland’s only fully freehold retirement development, Pebble Beach at Sandstone Point.

With nowhere left to expand, this really is your last chance to secure freehold retirement freedom and dodge deferred management fees.

What really makes Pebble Beach Retirement Community stand out from the crowd is its unique ownership structure whereby active over 50s retain all the rights of freehold home owners, yet still benefit from the security and community

GREAT LIFESTYLE: Enjoy the outdoor living in style at Pebble Beach Retirement Community.

atmosphere of a retirement village.

In this way, Pebble Beach has been designed

to bridge the gap between full service retirement living and owning your own home, just how the

residents like it.

Benefits to owners include: ■ Freehold retirement

homes ■ Capital gain remains yours ■ Low body corporate

fees ■ No exit fees ■ No homes sold to investors At Pebble Beach Retirement Village you own your retirement home and the land that it sits on (the footprint), so it’s yours to own and sell as you like.

That means no deferred management fees and no exit fees to pay and capital gains on your home remain yours.

With two brand new homes remaining, starting at $405,000 (including tiles, carpets, security screens and planted courtyard garden) be quick to register your interest.

If you would like more information, the Sales Display Centre Open is open between 10am-4pm Thursday-Sunday at 210 Bestmann Road East, Sandstone Point.

Or visit the website www.pebblebeach.com.au or phone 1800 608 377.

ADVERTORIAL

Seasons Aged Care Sinnamon Park gearing up to welcome first residents CONSTRUCTION of Seasons Aged Care’s newest community at Sinnamon Park in Brisbane’s west is nearing completion, with the development on track for opening in mid-2018.

The $115 million development promises to take the Brisbane-based company’s aged care and community living approach to the next level with the purpose-built complex offering 128 one, two and three-bedroom luxury, self-contained apartments.

Located conveniently close to shopping, medical and transport services, Seasons Sinnamon Park will offer its residents landscaped gardens and walking tracks to enjoy.

There will also be a cinema, library, beauty salon and cafe, along with planned lifestyle and social activities for residents.

Seasons chief executive Nick Loudon said the key focus of the community is to provide a private home environment for each resident, with full access to an active aged care lifestyle of their choice.

“Seasons Sinnamon Park has been designed to deliver the security, dignity, respect and choice that our elders deserve,” Mr Loudon said.

“Each apartment is designed to accommodate couples who want to stay together, with more than enough room for the grandchildren

SEASONS SINNAMON: The planned open area of the soon to be opened new, gated community.

or family to visit. Small pets are more than welcome too.

“While the apartments have the look and feel of a luxury holiday resort, they are equipped with state-of-the-art clinical monitoring and emergency response systems.

“This allows residents to remain independent as their care needs change

without the need to leave their own home.”

Seasons Sinnamon Park, like all Seasons communities, will offer personalised aged care services tailored to the care needs of its residents.

“Through our partnership with Envigor Care Services, we offer each resident a

personalised care plan ensuring all their clinical and personal care needs are met from low to high care, right through to palliative care.”

Seasons Sinnamon Park will be officially opened on June 29 by Minister for Indigenous Health and Minister for Aged Care, the Hon Ken Wyatt AM.

PHOTO:CONTRIBUTED

The grand opening will follow on Saturday, June 30, giving the local community a chance to tour the community and enjoy live entertainment.

To book a tour and join the growing group of Seasons Sinnamon Park’s first residents, phone 1300 732 766 or go to seasonsagedcare. com.au.

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REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT UPDATE BRISBANE JUNE 2018

Super housing option Accommodation options for Seniors just got a lot better CARSELDINE Gardens, on Brisbane’s northside, is offering seniors an affordable and flexible accommodation option.

Previously operating under the Retirement Villages Act, the village has recently been de-registered and is now a freehold strata title, allowing seniors the option to buy or rent a one or two bedroom villa in a purpose-built village, owned and operated by senior living specialists Liberty Senior Living.

“There is a shortage of flexible and affordable accommodation options for seniors, particularly in metropolitan areas that give easy access to services,” sales manager Sarah Sinclair said.

“Carseldine Gardens offers an affordable environment designed for seniors who are downsizing, working or

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Carseldine Gardens offers an affordable environment designed for seniors who are downsizing, working or not. not.

“And they will be paying substantially less than for a similar property in the same postcode.

“You have a freehold title to your villa, modest body corporate fees and the usual outgoings associated with any normal property ownership.

“Plus you can benefit from any capital gain without costly exit or entry fees.”

One bedroom villas start from $292,500 or

CARSELDINE GARDENS: The village streets are pleasantly landscaped with gentle footpaths to help keep residents active.

two bedroom villas are available for less than $307,500.

Internal upgrades packages are available for buyers who would like to

refresh or personalise their unit.

There are also community services available such as on-site management, a

community bus and community centre.

Rents start at $335 per week and if you are in receipt of an age pension, you may be eligible for

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Enquire today to secure your brand new home and enjoy resort-style living with GemLife.

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Highfields 1800 910 278

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Lennox Head (NSW) 1800 571 954

Woodend (Vic) 1800 931 188

additional rental assistance.

■ For inquiries, phone 0402 462 071 or go to the website www.liberty seniorliving.com.au.

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Have you ever wanted to visit a Seasons community?

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Gateway to find the right size and location

“MOVING into this community was an easy choice!”

When Annette Keates decided she was ready to downsize from her large family home into a more relaxed lifestyle with less maintenance, she was pleased to find the perfect spot in a convenient location.

“I loved the community when I first saw it,” Annette said.

“Making the decision to move in was pretty easy.”

Aspley by Gateway Lifestyle has become increasingly popular among downsizers looking for friendship, secured community, affordable lifestyle and sense of belonging.

“I have really good neighbours, I am very lucky,” Annette said.

“We have an active social calendar all year and you can do as little or as much as you want.”

Gateway Lifestyle CEO

Trent Ottawa said many other locals want to call Aspley by Gateway Lifestyle their new home.

“The popularity of this great community is due to its great location, just five minutes from Aspley Hypermarket, eight minutes to the hugely popular shopping centre Westfield Chermside, and transport at your door,” Mr Ottawa said.

While the village is set in a quiet residential area, there’s easy access to Gympie Road, one of Brisbane’s major arterial roads as well as a range of transport options when travelling to Brisbane’s CBD or the domestic and international airports.

There’s also fast freeway connections to both the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

Mr Ottawa said homes at Aspley by Gateway Lifestyle are created with low-maintenance living in mind.

“We have several homes here that are perfect for those looking to downsize who still want a home with all the modern conveniences,” he said.

“Our homes are architecturally designed using high-quality fittings and furnishings, providing you with a low-maintenance lifestyle.”

The newly opened community centre, bowling green and pool add to the overall convenience of living in this lifestyle community, and make it a smart downsizing choice.

With no entry or exit fees and no deferred management fees, buying a new home is easy for retirees looking to enjoy the freedom that comes with living a less financially complicated life.

Give Ray a call on 0456 068 365 to book in an inspection or chat about your next move!

SATISFACTION: Aspley Gateway may be the perfect place and space for you.

MODERN AMENITIES: Halcyon Glades offers a great range of resort-style facilities.

PHOTO: REMCO JANSEN

Expansion plans for Halcyon Glades STRONG ongoing demand for superior over 50s living prompted the expansion of the $70 million Halcyon Glades community at Caboolture.

Developer Halcyon will build a further 40 homes at the 176 home community after purchasing adjoining land and securing development approval.

The new homes will bring with them additional green space including a park with a covered barbecue area for Halcyon Glades home owners.

Halcyon joint managing director Dr Bevan Geissmann said the decision to expand was driven by demand and made possible when neighbouring land became available.

“Ongoing sales activity has seen us come close to a sell-out of Halcyon

Glades and so this was an opportunity for us to expand the community to meet the strong demand we’re experiencing,” Dr Geissmann said.

“We’ve recently welcomed our 200th resident and we’re thrilled to be in the position to deliver 40 more homes within Halcyon Glades.”

Construction of the new homes will begin in the next few months.

All homes will carry a superior energy rating which involves advanced design elements such as Hebel panelling, increased thermal insulation, light-coloured roofing and ceiling fans.

Halcyon Glades is conveniently located between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, offering easy access for a trip to the city or a relaxing day by the beach.

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The community’s five-star resort facilities include a swimming pool, spa, gymnasium, cinema and massage room, library, bowling green, tennis court, recreation centre with bar, kitchen, dining facilities, craft and games rooms, as well as caravan and boat storage.

Local shopping centres are just minutes away while a larger retail precinct is less than 10 minutes away at Morayfield.

Homes at Halcyon Glades are priced from $389,000 to $615,000.

The sales centre is at 34 Ardrossan Road, Caboolture, and is open from 9am-4pm, Monday to Saturday.

For all Halcyon Glades inquiries, phone 1800 814 567 or visit lifebeginsathalcyon.com. au/halcyonglades.

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ways to make the most of a flight

Travel author ANN RICKARD has done more than her share of long-haul flying, and like everyone else, she hates it. But she’s learnt a few tricks along the way to make things less stressful.

Here are her top 10 tips...

THERE is a saying, ‘if you don’t fly Business Class, your kids will’.

In other words, leaving a hefty inheritance for your offspring will allow them up the front of the plane.

As a senior you’ve earned that privilege.

So fly BUSINESS CLASS if you can.

Best you get up there before your offspring do.

OK, we agree it is not always possible to fly Business Class, but next best is PREMIUM ECONOMY. Not all airlines offer it, and those that do don’t all give you a welcome glass of bubbles before take-off, and yes, the food is not all that much better than in Economy, but oh, the lovely extra space, and the limited number of seats in the cabin.

Worth every cent.

And you have priority check-in.

Lovely.

If you are down the

back in ECONOMY on a long-haul flight, keep in mind the amount of money you’ve saved and will have to spend at your destination.

Makes it less hurtful.

There are several ways to make Economy more comfortable, but planning is key.

Here’s what we do.

REQUEST AN EXIT ROW WHEN YOU BOOK. Some airlines charge for these rows and it’s up to you to see if you think it’s worth it.

However, many passengers don’t like an extra payment so there is a good chance exit rows will still be available at check-in.

If you ask nicely, smile politely, you have a good chance of succeeding in snapping an exit seat... all that extra leg room, no one in front of you reclining their seat.

But be warned... most exit seats in the middle rows of the plane are taken by people with babies.

We all know what that means.

REQUEST AISLE SEATS, ALWAYS. Getting out of your seat every hour is recommended to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Unfortunately, window seaters will have to climb over you.

But if you are in the middle row of the plane in an aisle seat with just two seats next to you, chances are they will be occupied by a couple who will climb over each other to get out the other side... leaving you in peace.

As a couple, we request an aisle seat each, middle row, one behind the other.

We might not be sitting together but we both have easy access to get up and out.

TAKE YOUR OWN

SNACKS. Nobody enjoys airline food... well, we’ve never met a person who does.

Having healthy snacks such as dried fruit, nuts, muesli bars (a chocolate bar for indulgence) will make you feel more in charge of your own nutrition and feel less unkindly towards airline food.

Drink lots of water and little alcohol, we all know that now.

INVEST IN GOOD QUALITY, SOUND BLOCKING HEADPHONES. Being able to block out everyone around you is a blessing without price.

Same goes for a good

eye-mask, gentle on the eyes and with good black out qualities.

MAKE YOUR OWN COMFORT PACK. Buy small travel size moisturiser, mouthwash, toothbrush/paste and socks, pop them in a small travel toilet bag and you have all the comforts of those who have paid three or four times more than you up in Business Class.

We call them ‘nerd cushions’ those unattractive NECK CUSHIONS you see people walking around airports with.

They are daggy, but

they save your neck and head from lolling when you sleep and sleep you must in economy.

Or you can always take your own pillow, bulky, but comfortable.

USE THE PAY-AS-YOU-GO AIRPORT LOUNGES. They make a stop-over comfortable and have you refreshed for the next step.

The price is worth it for the complimentary drinks, snacks, magazines. But more importantly... the tranquillity away from the masses.

A bit of peace and quiet makes all the difference.

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Off-Roading 101 guide

Jase Andrews is back in action for his All 4 Adventure show THERE’S nothing better than exploring the outdoors and venturing off the beaten track, but I know from first hand experience that an off-road adventure doesn’t come without its risks.

That’s why it’s important to be knowledgeable and prepared for all of the potential bumps mother nature may throw your way.

Prep for emergencies When embarking on your 4WD adventure, don’t forget to pack the necessities so that you are prepared for anything unexpected that comes your way, in particular: a shovel, air compressor and Maxtrax.

While not many would think to keep a shovel in the boot, when you’re off-roading, there’s nothing better to keep on hand.

Be sure to invest in a good quality shovel with a sturdy handle that won’t break when you need it the most, and the one from Rhino-Rack is great!

Installing a winch and having Maxtrax as part of your kit is a great investment – they’re exactly what you’ll need in a tricky situation.

But you haven’t already invested in a winch, using Maxtrax with sand or leaves work well to create traction where there is none, giving your tyres something to grip on to.

Low pressures for increased grip To prevent the need to put that shovel to work or whipping out the bog boards, an air compressor will allow you to adjust your tyre pressure to the terrain you’ll be conquering.

Very low pressures of 20psi and under will provide more contact with

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the ground for increased grip and lessens the risk of punctures when driving over rocky surfaces.

On sand, a lower tyre pressure allows you to remain on top of the sand instead of sinking into it.

Know your gears Knowing your driving gears and their different uses is important when off-roading.

4H which is high-range, is suitable for the easier unsealed tracks, however once you reach more difficult terrains and steep inclines, you’ll want to use 4L which is the low-range 4WD. Hands on the wheel How you hold your steering wheel makes all the difference to protect your hands and ensure you have control over your vehicle.

Because your wheels will find gaps in the rocky terrain, your steering column is likely to be wrenched away from you without warning – so if your grasp is too tight, you could seriously injure yourself.

With a loose grip on the steering wheel, your wheels will be able to find the ruts and gaps in the road.

And when bogged, your steering wheel could turn suddenly, so making sure your thumb is always on top will avoid a trip to the emergency room!

Test the waters before entering When you’re approaching unfamiliar terrain, especially rivers or creeks, check the depth on foot or using a stick to ensure you aren’t in for any surprises.

Check the current and make sure the water is moving at a safe speed.

Try to avoid driving in bodies of water that are

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higher than half the height of your wheels to prevent your engine from flooding.

If your tyres get caught, don’t panic and continue to drive slowly so that your vehicle can get a better grip of the surface.

Always remember to remain calm if things

Get some handy and helpful advice from a professional.

don’t go as planned.

If you stall, try to rock the car forward on its own gear in order to get out of the water.

This is where that trusty winch and mate can come in handy!

Be tame in your off-roading endeavours,

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There’s no sense in being over-confident, things can go wrong very quickly, so be sure to remain calm and drive with caution.

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The world’s Top 10 WELCOME to the most definitive list of beaches ever assembled a diverse collection of off-the-beaten-path slices of paradise from every hidden corner of our planet.

To create The World’s 50 Best Beaches, FlightNetwork has consulted 600+ of world’s best travel journalists, editors, bloggers and agencies to gain insight from their opinions and expertise. By asking the top travel professionals, Flight Network has created the most trustworthy and accurate list out there to inspire travellers and help choose their upcoming winter holiday destinations.

Here are the top 10: 1. GRACE BAY Scoring: Sheer Untouched Beauty 10/10 Remoteness 8/10 Sand and Water Quality 10/10 Annual Days of Sunshine 319, Average Annual Temp. 29°C Grace Bay Beach, in Turks and Caicos is the most iconic and awe-inspiring stretch of sand in the world, and you’ll know you’ve set foot on one of the most spectacular beaches the moment you arrive. The protective and remarkably colourful barrier reef, which sits 1.6km off the shore, keeps the ocean swells at bay, making Grace Bay one of the most ideal places to soak in warm Atlantic waters.

Swimmers enjoy consistent plush sands without the annoyance of

Navagio Beach.

rocks, seaweed or pollution. Those looking for a truly unforgettable underwater adventure can take the short boat ride to the barrier reef just minutes away. With sunny skies roughly 319 days a year, this island opens its welcoming arms to visitors year round with delicious sands that wrap you in luxury and clearest waters that beckon you to dive in.

Travellers can fly directly into Turks and Caicos via Providenciales International Airport, the closest airport to Grace Bay, for around an incredible $300. To get to Grace Bay, visitors can rent a car, hop onto public transport, or grab a taxi.

2. WHITEHAVEN BEACH Scoring: Sheer Untouched Beauty 10/10, Remoteness 10/10, Sand and Water Quality 10/10, Annual Days of Sunshine 292, Average Annual Temp.

27°C Whitehaven Beach will make you believe in love at first sight. Composed

of 98 per cent silica, the sand here is some of the whitest on Earth. But the baby-powder-like sand isn’t all that makes every visit to this piece of paradise one to remember.

Visitors can only access this 7km of coastline along the warm, clear waters of the Coral Sea by helicopter or seaplane to experience this spectacular island. Seeing all of that untouched natural beauty from above will make you believe in a tropical utopia with glowing sands and crystalline beaches.

Situated on Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands with an always comforting 27°C temperature, this stretch of sand backed by tree-covered mountains is a heaven on earth which one must see to believe.

Venturing into this beautiful beach is easy when flying directly into major airports in Australia . You have quite a few options once you have landed to get to Whitehaven Beach,

including boat, helicopter or sea-plane.

3. ANSE LAZIO Scoring: Sheer Untouched Beauty 10/10, Remoteness 7/10, Sand and Water Quality 9/10, Annual Days of Sunshine 226, Average Annual Temp.

29°C Anse Lazio in Seychelles places each visitor into their own tropical paradise with soft, golden sand and sunlit atmosphere. Crystal clear water and lush coconut palms backed by granite boulders create a setting that feels more like a dream than real life.

Anse Lazio is recognised as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, known for its picturesque views and vivid colours. The saturated waters wrap each swimmer in a teal dream while the dark green palms frame the golden sunset. The magnificent stretch of coastline offers a tropical oasis for every traveller whether they prefer

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vigorous activities or serene environments.

Waters at an average 27°C draw visitors in for days spent snorkelling and swimming while the warm 28°C weather presents the perfect opportunity for exploration, activities, or a rest on pillow-like sands with a mimosa in hand.

Anse Lazio is located on the northwest coast of Praslin Island, east of Zanzibar and northeast of Madagascar. You can obtain cheap flights to Africa and then fly to Seychelles or to Madagascar.

4. PINK SANDS, BAHAMAS Scoring: Sheer Untouched Beauty 8/10, Remoteness 8/10, Sand and Water Quality 10/10, Annual Days of Sunshine 223, Average Annual Temp. 28°C Pink Sands Beach has a fairytale-like name, and you’ll understand why when you set foot on the beautifully coloured sands. The nearly 5km of stunning coastline,

saturated in golden sun and pink plush ground, will plant itself in your memory forever. Harbour Island in the Bahamas is home to inviting stretches of coastline and mellow waters protected by an offshore coral reef. This portion of the island is an especially dreamy part, known for its pale pink sand made from the bright red and pink shells of the microscopic Foraminifera insects. The colour contrasts and meshes with the turquoise waterline, creating sunrise and sunset colours that are unlike anything else you’ll see in your lifetime.

You can find flights to the Caribbean from all major countries in the world. The closest airport to Harbour Island is North Eleuthera (ELH) airport.

5. NAVAGIO BEACH, GREECE Scoring: Sheer Untouched Beauty 10/10, Remoteness 8/10 , Sand and Water Quality 8/10, Annual Days of Sunshine 275, Average Annual Temp. 19°C

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Anze-Lazio Beach.

Best Beaches Navagio Beach in Greece will dazzle your tropical dreams into reality as blue and white beauty combine to create a shipwrecked oasis. In fact, you will not be able to get the clear, crystal blue waters and fine gravel sand off your mind for decades to come. The remoteness of the island only adds to the spectacular and unique atmosphere of Navagio on Zakynthos Island. The baby blue waters and towering golden cliffs absolutely enchant travellers with its exotic features and atmosphere.

The shipwrecked Freightliner MV Panagiotis, washed on the gravel beach, only adds to the uniqueness of the paradise.

The crisp 19°C weather and 20°C water welcome visitors into a new kind of tropical island meant to be experienced through vivid sights and slow strolls.

Navagio Beach location is most easily and quickly

accessible by first flying into the Zakynthos International Airport in Greece.

6. BAIA DOS PORCOS, BRAZIL Scoring: Sheer Untouched Beauty 10/10, Remoteness 10/10, Sand and Water Quality 9/10, Annual Days of Sunshine 258, Average Annual Temp.

27°C Tucked away in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago is Baia Dos Porcos, also known as the Bay of Pigs, one of the most awe-inspiring beaches to experience.

The myriad blues meddle in perfect harmony on the still water filled with rock formations, including the iconic Dois Irmaos rocks which means the two brothers. Even better the beach is likely to be all yours, as it requires a trek to get to, and you have to pay per day to stay on the island, limiting the number of daily visitors.

Water sports are forbidden which means its

Beach for a reason, Playa Paraiso is easily accessible with numerous direct flights to Cancun International Airport.

8. HYAMS BEACH, NSW Scoring: Sheer Untouched Beauty 10/10, Remoteness 8/10, Sand and Water Quality 9/10, Annual Days of Sunshine 251, Average Annual Temp.

17°C No place on earth invites you to relax and unwind quite like the luxuriously soft white sands of Hyams Beach.

Located on the South Coast of New South Wales , this postcard-worthy stretch of sand along the Jervis Bay invites visitors to enjoy underwater adventures in crystal waters or sink their toes into the whitest sands in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records. For the more athletically inclined, hike in the Jervis Bay National Park located among the beach beauties. Dotted with rugged rock formations and bright green foliage, you may have to pinch yourself to make sure you are not dreaming when you set foot on the luxurious sands of Hyams Beach.

The closest international airport is located in Sydney.

9. HIDDEN BEACH, MEXICO Scoring: Sheer Untouched Beauty 10/10, Remoteness 10/10, Sand and Water Quality 8/10, Annual Days of Sunshine 299,

Average Annual Temp.

25°C Imagine a beach completely tucked away inside a cave with a cavernous opening in the roof to let the perfect amount of sunlight enter.

That is Mexico’s Hidden Beach, and it’s undeniably one of the most interesting beaches in the world. Located just a one hour boat ride from Puerto Vallarta on the Islas Marietas, the only way to reach the golden sand at Hidden Beach is to jump off a boat and swim or kayak through a tunnel to shore. It is said that the hole in the roof of the cave, creating an ideal sunbathing area, was made when Mexican forces were engaging in bombing practice during World War I. Fly from major airports

across various countries into Cancun or Cozumel.

10. TRUNK BAY, US VIRGIN ISLANDS Scoring: Sheer Untouched Beauty 10/10, Remoteness 7/10, Sand and Water Quality 10/10, Annual Days of Sunshine 140, Average Annual Temp.

27°C It remains one of the best-preserved beaches in the world. Venture to Trunk Bay Beach in the US Virgin Islands, where you will find a 205 metre underwater snorkelling trail, roughly half a mile of silky sands.

Any major airports will offer flights directly into the US Virgin Islands.

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all serenity, all the time.

Instead, search for the turtles and wildlife that inhabit the area and find yourself in preserved and natural beauty.

The best time to fly to Brazil is between December and March, during the Brazilian summertime. The closest state to Fernando de Noronha is Recife.

7. PLAYA PARAISO Scoring: Sheer Untouched Beauty 9/10, Remoteness 8/10, Sand and Water Quality 10/10, Annual Days of Sunshine 290, Average Annual Temp. 20°C Playa Paraiso in the Riviera Maya is a quintessential beach destination for travellers on the hunt for perfection.

Stunning white sands and bright teal waters combine to create a beach unlike others in Mexico. The thousands of annual tourists will agree that Paraiso’s waters are always welcoming and calm while a bounteous coral reef rests just offshore for an adventurous snorkelling or scuba diving session. For those who want a tranquil getaway, Paraiso is their paradise with soft sands just waiting to be relaxed on while the 290 annual days of sun offer a sun-kissed glow.

With an average temperature of 20°C and water at 21°C, visitors are always able to find themselves comfortable and serene in their tropical paradise.

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Sail to Torres Strait Islands Explore the culture, cuisine and amazing views BECOME an expeditioner in 2019 as you explore a rarely visited part of Australia, the Torres Strait islands.

Five Ahoy Buccaneer expeditions will journey to southern islands of the Torres Strait archipelago as well as to Cape York.

Spread out across 150km of ocean between Cape York and Papua New Guinea, the archipelago is home to a blend of Melanesian and Indigenous Australian cultures surrounded by stunning blue waters.

Dugongs, dolphins, giant marlin and sea turtles thrive in the crystal blue waters. The reefs provide opportunities for fishing, snorkelling and fishing.

The 19-guest motor yacht Oceanic will take passengers on a round-trip from Horn Island to the unique and culturally rich islands where a local guide will each day showcase the diverse history of the Torres Strait Islands.

Guests will be immersed in indigenous cultures, tales of

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head-hunters and the history of Possession Island, the place where Captain Cook claimed Australia for England in 1770.

Travellers can also visit the remains of the World War II airbase on Horn Island or enjoy a beer at Australia’s most northerly pub – the Torres Hotel on Thursday Island.

Accommodation on board is in double bed and bunk cabins, as well as sleeping under the stars in deluxe swags on deck.

The 24m rigged vessel also boasts indoor and outdoor dining areas, two lounges and a deck spa.

Fresh and healthy cuisine is prepared by an onboard cook who regularly sources much of the menu from what is caught from the sea each day.

The cruises begin and end on Horn Island with daily Qantas flights to the islands from Cairns.

The tour costs $2520 per person, including for solos, in a deck swag and from $3150 per person in a cabin, twin-share.

The cost include meals, shore excursions and transfers during the cruise. The flights to and from Horn Island are additional.

Ahoy Buccaneers is offering a 10 per cent saving on its six-night Torres Strait Islands cruises departing on February 25 and March 4, 11, 18 and 25 in 2019, if booked by June 30, 2018.

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EXCITING TRAVEL: Indigenous culture, wildlife and amazing natural views are all part of the Torres Strait Islands tour.

Cruisin’ to the music ENJOY music on high seas – listening, dancing and singing to country, rock ‘n’ roll, Elvis and cabaret – with South Pacific as your background.

Cruise Express is offering free cabin upgrades, drink packages, speciality dining and on-board spending money are available on four music cruises schedule for later this year.

All these seven-night cruises sail round-trip from Sydney aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Radiance of the Seas.

■ Cruisin’ Country – a seven-night cruise for country music fans starring artists John Williamson, Troy Cassar-Daley, Graeme Connors and Gina Jeffreys. Sailing from Sydney, October 9.

■ Rock the Boat – a seven-night cruise celebrating rock ‘n’ roll and featuring famous acts Foreigner, The Romantics, Ross Wilson, The Eurogliders, Shannon

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■ Cruise N Groove – a seven-night cruise dedicated to Elvis and including the best Elvis tribute artists from around the world. Sailing from Sydney, November 6.

■ Bravo! Cruise of the Performing Arts – an eight-night cruise starring award-winning performers Todd McKenney, Teddy Tahu-Rhodes, The Celtic Tenors, Cheryl Barker and special guest Kerri-Anne Kennerley. Sailing from Sydney, November 13.

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TAKE a free ferry trip to the beautiful Kangaroo Island when on your grey nomad adventure.

The offer is only valid until September 15, 2018 for two people travelling with a car and caravan or camper trailer.

SeaLink are making the offer to the popular destination, saving you $196, for the 45 minute trip to the island which is located south-west of Adelaide. It has daily departure car and passenger ferries, travelling from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island return.

While on the island you can enjoy cliff top wineries, tasting experiences at Kangaroo Island Spirits, and sample freshly caught seafood.

The wildlife is impressive and you can get up close to the sea lions at Seal Bay and kangaroos, koalas and other native animals at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. Then there is Raptor Domain’s Birds of Prey show.

Brave the pristine ocean for a swim with the dolphins, taste a delicious serve of honey ice cream from Clifford’s Honey Farm and discover a hidden, sandy beach via a once-secret path at Stokes Bay. The island has four caravan parks – foreshore caravan parks in Kingscote and Penneshaw, natural bushland settings in the heart of the island in Parndana, more at the western end of the island next to the Flinders Chase National Park, and at popular attractions Admirals Arch and

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A light in the forest A winding path from abuse to academia

GREGORY Smith’s story so defies belief, it is hard to know where to begin.

Perhaps the beginning, where all extraordinary stories start.

Born in Tamworth in the 1950s and raised by a confused mother and an abusive alcoholic father, Gregory was doomed from birth.

Regular beatings from his father set the pattern for feelings of shame and low self-esteem. But nothing could have prepared the 10-year-old to be bundled into the car with his sisters, told by their mother they were going on an outing to their Aunt Muriel’s, only to be dumped at an orphanage in Armidale.

The abuse continued, with the Sisters of Mercy showing anything but mercy, dealing out beatings and punishments including locking the small boy in a dark cupboard under the stairs.

When his mother picked him and his sisters up from the orphanage almost two years later without explanation, his spirit was so broken he was convinced he had no place in society.

Taken out of school at

14, labelled as a ‘simpleton’ and sent to work at the local flour mill, Gregory’s teenage years were a blur of petty crime, running away, and the inevitable confrontations with authorities. Later, when he was wrongly diagnosed as a sociopath, his descent into alcoholism and drugs led to homelessness and almost total isolation from society.

On one of his many treks to nowhere, ill and depressed, he found himself wandering into the forest in northern New South Wales, going deeper and deeper without purpose or intent.

He did not come out of the forest until a decade later.

“Going into the forest to live was never a plan,” he said.

“I didn’t just wake up one morning and think ‘I’m going to go into the forest and live there’. Like so many other things in my life I just ended up in the forest.”

For 10 years Gregory slept on ferns and lived on bats roasted over a fire.

He brewed his own noxious beer from a creek, grew a few marijuana plants and ate magic mushrooms. On one terrifying occasion he

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killed and ate an enormous diamond python – after he woke to find it on his chest.

“The forest was a beautiful place, it was where I lived,” he said.

“I had a sense of belonging there, a sense of security. That stayed with me for quite some time. All my experiences outside of the forest were painful, everything I knew out of the forest was stigmatic, shameful.”

After a decade in the forest, Gregory began hallucinating about aliens and ancestors. His weight had dropped to just 40kg.

He knew he was near death and it was time to leave, to go back and give society another chance.

With no plan or goal, he drifted around various locations from Tweed Heads to Byron Bay. One day sitting on a park bench he watched workmen erecting a building. His curiosity piqued, he asked the workmen what they were building and when they replied ‘a university’ he knew he wanted in.

Education, an inner voice told him, would be the key to going forward. From that moment, he decided never to take a drink or indulge in drugs again.

EXTRAORDINARY LIFE: Dr Gregory Smith.

“That day I walked away from the park bench and past a church with a little sign that said, ‘today is a gift, that’s why it is called the present’. That moment gave me inspiration to go on for another couple of weeks,” he said.

With no IT knowledge, Gregory knew the first step to education was to learn about computers. It turned out a free TAFE course wasn’t quite the

answer when he realised he had signed up to learn how to build computers.

But by this stage he was taking one small step at a time letting his thirst for learning and his natural and long-suppressed talent take him forward until he completed TAFE courses and was accepted at university, although he was still homeless.

After a couple of mentors helped him find

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modest accommodation, he began his long, slow way back into society.

Today at age 63 Dr Gregory Peel Smith, has a PhD and teaches Social Sciences at Southern Cross University.

■ Dr Smith’s story is told in his memoir Out of the Forest, in book stores now. He will be in Brisbane to talk at Redcliffe Library, June 12, 7pm Avid Reader, June 13, 6pm.

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We’re all ‘feline fine’ The purr of a cat can give you great comfort and relaxation

By Alison Houston

IF YOU’RE an animal-lover, it doesn’t matter how old you are, or even if you have dementia, you never forget that love and the joy it brings.

Mellie Hudson, lifestyle co-ordinator at Deloraine Aged Care in Greensborough, Melbourne, has firm proof of that statement, having just introduced cat visits at the home in addition to dogs as pet therapy.

“We knew pet therapy brings residents out of their shell because we’ve been having visits from dogs for about 10 years,” Mellie said.

“But there’s nothing we know of in Australia where it’s been done with cats.”

The cats, from the Cat Protection Society of Victoria, were the suggestion of a family member of one of the residents, who had brought the new cat she had adopted in to show off.

According to Brisbane’s

Mater Hospital, research shows that people with pets live longer, with pets having a “profound” effect on both physical and emotional health.

Improvements can include a reduction in the fight or flight response, and therefore stress, and increased serotonin, which helps regulate mood, appetite and digestion, sleep and memory, as well as improvements in blood pressure and decreased pain and anxiety.

And, of course, animals are non-judgmental, just happy to give you their company.

“We thought it would work, but it’s been more successful than we ever thought – it’s been really positive,” Mellie said.

So positive, in fact, that the visits now occur every four to six weeks, with about 15 residents taking part in each session, during which the visiting cat either sits on their lap or, for those who are too frail, the cat is held for

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She said the cats reacted differently to different residents, instinctively snuggling up with those who were perhaps not well... them to stroke.

“It brings back those feelings and memories; it calms them, and the cats seem to have a sense that they are doing something special too,” Mellie said.

She said the cats reacted differently to different residents, instinctively snuggling up with those who were perhaps not well, or frail, and being more playful with others.

And as an added bonus, because the cats are each looking for a permanent home, photos of them with the residents are posted on the Cat Protection Society Facebook page, leading to

adoptions, so the residents know they are helping the community.

“We’re really proud of what we’re doing, and so are the Cat Protection Society,” Mellie said.

Jacqui Foley, a Cat Protection Society of Victoria team leader, chooses the cats for the program which she heads and which has grown in a very short period to cover three nursing homes.

“It’s really beautiful to see the way people’s faces light up – it gives them an interest in their day,” she said.

“They talk about their own cats that they’ve had in the past and about their lives, and I talk about mine and it’s already become like a friendship.”

The program has a special place in Jacqui’s heart, with her father having recently passed away in a nursing home.

“Going into a home can be very confronting – you don’t have the same lifestyle or community that you used to have,” she said.

“Animals relax you and calm you when you’re stressed or unhappy.

PURR-FECT: The smile tells the story of success for a new program using cats as therapy, which the Cat Protection Society of Victoria has developed with Deloraine Aged Care.

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“Just patting them and feeling their fur lets you take a step outside of

what’s going on in your life; they’re good for the soul.”

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Get set to live a long, happy lifestyle New national Seniors website ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S a new government website which is building on last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Federal Budget announcements around the funding initiatives under More Choices for a Longer Life.

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From here you will be able to use its various links to take you to helpful websites and resources under the five key areas.

The website is only just being developed. It is still to include online interactive checks which will help seniors to plan for leading a healthy, active and connected life.

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NEW BOOK: Author Jane Mathews.

Carp diem: learn to live alone, but not be lonely Tracey Johnstone

JANE Mathews gives us an entertaining guide to learning to live alone, successfully, while not feeling alone.

Inspirational quotes, simple checklists, solid words of wisdom from experience and practical ‘take away’ tips, all laid out cleanly and clearly in her recently published

book, The Art of Living Alone and Loving It. “During the course of researching the book I spoke to a lot of older people and I think it would resonate,” Jane said.

“The point is to be proactive. Happiness is in your own hands and a lot of it comes down to doing things; not talking about it, not worrying about, but getting out there and

doing something.”

And, that is what Jane, 57, has done. She has taken on the issues of mental well-being, relationships, health, finances, your home, your social life and even your cooking for one – broken them down and built them back into positives for singletons.

“I didn’t expect to be alone and I thought it

would be lot easier than it was,” Jane said.

“That’s why I wrote the book as I wanted to find a book that would help me navigate its more treacherous shallows, but I couldn’t find one. It’s certainly not a book about loneliness.

“It’s a book about how to make the most of it and be positive about it.”

The book works for

women and for men.

“There is a lot that is applicable to both like cooking for one and how to make your home your own, and how to organise your finances,” Jane said.

One for the men – Jane notes “most people lie about what they eat alone”. Does that sound familiar? I also thought her women’s observation of “tops with buttons up

the back are Satan’s triumph” is on the mark.

In Chapter 10 Jane brings it all together with a list of recommendations for taking action to enjoy and thrive living alone.

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Men’s health: Is your big end worn?

WHETHER you are in your 60s, 70s or older, it’s a good time to check out your bottom for wear and tear, and even some corrosion.

You can use the following check list from Foundation 49 for some of the items you should consider talking to your GP about and to find out more information.

■ Bowel cancer (extractor corrosion or big end problems): www.cancer.org.au/ ■ Bowel continence (worn big end): www. continence.org.au/ ■ Constipation (blocked extractors): www.betterhealth. vic.gov.au/ and www.betterhealth. vic.gov.au/ For more men’s health information, go to the website www.malehealth. org.au.

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Ignorance doesn’t defeat bowel cancer One man’s choice of treatment

“WHEN bowel cancer is detected, the best thing you can do is to make sure your doctors pursue it quickly to reduce further problems long term,” David Gardiner said.

He’s 57 now, but at the age of 51, David was diagnosed with first stage bowel stage after a routine check-up with his GP. There were no symptoms. It was only during a GP check-up that David discussed the government screening kit which he had received, but ignored as he was aware there were issues with kits.

“My GP handed me another kit and recommended I do it,” David said.

A positive result was returned. His GP booked him in for an immediate colonoscopy.

CANCER SURVIVOR: David Gardiner.

“It was booked and done two weeks later,” David said.

“Three weeks later I went in for surgery and had 10-15cm of my lower bowel removed.”

David found the treatment advice voluminous and varied, so

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“I felt it was the right decision for me,” David added.

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so many more issues can arise that you had never even contemplated,” he said.

“This experience has made me realise the importance of talking to your family about their medical history. Until I was diagnosed I had no idea both my aunt and grandmother had had bowel cancer.”

For his over-50 friends that haven’t done the test yet, he has supplied them with test kits.

“My closest friends and family, and my brothers have all had bought-forward colonoscopies,” David added.

Talk about it, says David. If you are aware of a symptom or problem, if there is bleeding or irregular bowel movements, talk to your doctor and to your family.

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Wellbeing

Future care in hospitals Tech-savvy seniors will gain the benefits of e-Health hospitals Tracey Johnstone

HOSPITAL care is already changing in many ways as technology and consumer demand drives the way in which medicine is delivered in Australia.

Overseas there are already virtual hospitals such as America’s John Hopkins Hospital control centre where staff are equipped with real-time and predictive information that help them to co-ordinate services and reduce risk.

Australia doesn’t have this type of centre yet, but it’s not impossible that we could see it sooner rather than later.

Associate Professor Ian Scott, director of Internal Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology at Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital, provides a fascinating insight to the changes we are encountering now and the ones we should expect soon as we move towards delivery models based around prevention, prediction, personalised medicine and participatory health.

Participation in our health Prof Scott said we all have a duty to take an active interest in our health and the care we are receiving; to understand the rationale for the treatments and the prescribed drugs, the possible side-effects, what needs to be monitored, and become more confident in self-managing.

“With digital guidance

and the other resources, we can put in place, we can help people to become a bit more confident and competent in managing their own treatment,” he said.

Avoid hospital The future is home care and outreach services which will allow people to stay at home with care provided by other health teams.

“Even through nursing homes, we try not to transfer patients to hospitals if we can avoid it, allowing them to stay in the nursing home and receive care there,” Prof Scott said.

“We have a very successful program here at PA where we provide outreach to nursing homes provided by our emergency staff and paramedics.”

They have been able to avoid noticeable numbers of hospitalisations of those patients who needed “relatively simple therapy” and would have previously been treated in a hospital.

“I think it’s a theme that many hospitals are progressing, providing outreach services and trying to get community services to be a bit more proactive, and trying also to get general practitioners to be more proactive by identifying a person who may be heading towards a problem, getting in and being aggressive to prevent them from getting so sick they need to go to hospital,” he adds.

He also expects there

to be a shift to more ambulatory, home-based and digitally mediated care so that patients come to hospital only when really need to.

Changing scope of practice Highly specialised roles are unlikely to change, but Prof Scott thinks other specialists will need to blur the boundaries of their role outside of their expert area so that they can understand the impact of what they do has on other organ systems.

“In other words, they don’t just look at one organ system, they should be aware of what the whole patient is like in terms of other disease conditions because that is the demographic we are increasingly dealing with,” he said.

“We are trying to get away from this process where older folk have to see four or five specialists for each of their organ systems and no one is co-ordinating the show and we are not aware of what is happening with interactions of one drug or another drug that someone else is maybe prescribing.

“We have problems with older people being on multiple drugs because they are seeing multiple specialists who really don’t understand the full picture.

“There needs to be more generalist training.

People will be able to practice in other areas.

“They may not be fully qualified specialists in that area, but at least they have enough knowledge to handle a lot of problems in older patients to the

THE FOUR P’S: The future is delivery models based around Prevention, Prediction, Personalised medicine and Participatory health.

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point where we can avoid sending them to multiple different clinics.”

Prof Scott also extends this comment to GPS and allied health professionals, where he sees them already developing specialised interests which they can then treat their patients within their practices. e-Health interventions There is more focus on digital monitoring through tele-medicine and remote sensor techniques which may help to slow down the flow of patients into hospitals.

Patients will remain at home where they are monitored for various health issues and the

collected data is fed back to a hospital.

“Doctors can make changes to therapy if they think a patient is stepping outside desired parameters and they need to intervene otherwise the patient is going to deteriorate and land in hospital,” Prof Scott said.

As seniors become more tech-savvy, the value and understanding of e-Health will allow them to participate a great deal more in their health management.

“We are tailoring our care to your individual parameters.” e-Consultations He sees tests being done externally and

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Smaller hospitals “I don’t think we can no longer afford these great behemoths; building brand new hospitals of hundreds and hundreds of beds occupying entire city blocks,” Prof Scott said.

“I think those hospitals are no longer viable. I think they are going to become somewhat of a dinosaur since a lot of the space and a lot of activity goes on in those hospitals can be shifted into an outpatient or home-based setting.”

Wellbeing

Exercise should be part of any cancer treatment TUNED UP FOR THE THIRD AGE PAUL McKEON A GROUP of Australian cancer experts are launching a “world-first” position statement, calling for exercise to be prescribed to all cancer patients as part of their routine treatment.

The Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) has prepared the Exercise in Cancer Care paper, which states doctors should prescribe particular exercise regimes and refer patients to exercise specialists with experience in cancer care.

The statement has been endorsed by more than 25 health organisations, including the Cancer Council and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, and a

COSA report on the issue has been published in the Medical Journal of Australia.

“We’re at a point where the level of evidence is really indisputable and withholding exercise from patients is probably harmful,” said Associate Professor Prue Cormie, chairwoman of the COSA report group and lead author of the statement.

“If we could turn the benefits of exercise into a pill, it would be demanded by patients, prescribed by every cancer specialist and subsidised by government.”

The COSA statement finds most people with cancer don’t meet exercise recommendations, and outlines a level of exercise which would include: ★ At least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorousintensity aerobic exercise (e.g. walking, jogging, cycling, swimming) each week and,

★ Two to three resistance exercise (i.e. lifting weights) sessions each week involving moderate to vigorous-intensity exercises targeting the major muscle groups.

These views about the importance of regular exercise to our general health are reinforced by all of the medical experts who contributed chapters to our book titled How to stay Healthy, Active & Sharp in Retirement.

Irrespective of whether their expertise was in mental health, hearts, immune systems or dentistry, they all stressed the importance of regular exercise.

It has the effect of making us healthier and thus improving our chances of not getting the various diseases in the first place.

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Dentures and implants: what’s the best choice?

Prevention is the best medicine

AIMING to keep your own teeth for life is the best outcome for everyone, but if we are unlucky, neglectful or a smoker, and some teeth are lost, there are options for their replacement.

EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW

Australian Dental Association Oral Health Committee consultant Dr Peter Alldritt noted, “most medications have a side-effect in the mouth, called xerostomia, which means dry mouth.

“You then have less saliva flow which means you start losing suction for your dentures which rely on saliva”.

“If you have your own teeth, without adequate saliva your risk of tooth decay goes up because in the saliva there is a lot of proteins, calcium, phosphates, iron and enzymes which neutralises the acidity in your mouth and help to protect your teeth against decay.”

Seniors should also be aware that after stopping work, they often experience a decline in their dental health as their eating habits change.

“When you retire you may have some morning tea with a biscuit, or a bit of afternoon with a slice of cake,” Dr Alldritt said.

“Every time you eat, you get an acid attack on your teeth.

“Now you are eating five times a day instead of three times a day, you

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have now doubled the number of acid attacks and that can put you at higher risk of decay especially if you already have a dry mouth because you are taking a few medications.”

There are two common options for teeth replacement – implants and dentures. Dr Alldritt said most dentists will consider all these options for every missing tooth.

IMPLANTS

Implants are increasing in popularity as they are the closest device which

looks, feels and acts like your own teeth.

Their technology is getting better all the time, but the price hasn’t.

“They are still the most expensive treatment option,” Dr Alldritt said.

They are screwed in permanently to the jaw bone. And, as long as nothing goes wrong with the fusion to the bone, they may last a lifetime.

It also takes some time to get the desired result as there are a number of steps to be completed in the process of having them settle into your jaw

bone.

When you have replaced your teeth due to gum disease, for example, that disease could return around the implants so optimal oral hygiene is important as well as 6-12 visits to the dentist for a complete clean.

DENTURES

This removable prosthesis is much cheaper than implants. It can be made and placed within about a month.

When there is no longer teeth and as we age, the jaw bone shrinks so the

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denture gets looser and looser which makes it harder for a “successful” set to be made.

“We find a lot of people up relying on denture adhesive,” Dr Alldritt said.

Another reason for their decline is the increase in people deciding that wearing dentures – the loose, gum irritating, eating and smiling inhibitor – is just all too much to put up with anymore.

They do often rub and cause sore spots, and that trauma can be a pre-disposition to oral

cancer.

“It affects more than a 1000 people a year in Australia and it is often diagnosed quite late in its disease progression and therefore the progress is very poor,” Dr Alldritt said.

His strong advice is that people with dentures should visit their dentist once a year.

Dr Alldritt said there is little that can be one to improve the design of dentures. What can help is retaining as much bone as possible to help hold the denture in place.

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SPOTLIGHT ON THE SENSES: DEMENTIA

Honestly and openly talking about dementia

Breaking down the stigma around cognitive decline Tracey Johnstone

DEMENTIA has been a tough conversation subject in the past, but through Dementia Australia and with the help of added government funding, more people are talking more openly about it.

This is a vital step in the battle to combat dementia, according to DA chief medical advisor, Associate Professor Michael Woodward AM. These conversations are opening up the broader community’s knowledge of dementia – its prevention, management and even possible cures.

Stigma around dementia It’s one of the issues around dementia that needs combating.

Prof Woodward recommends dementia patients can contribute to a positive change in attitude.

“We need people with Alzheimer’s to say ‘I have Alzheimer’s like a half a million other Australians and probably in the next few decades. It’s a bugger of a disease. I don’t want it, but don’t treat me any differently. There is still plenty of me left. I haven’t become a crazy person to be shunned just because I am becoming more forgetful’. We need to get Alzheimer’s out of the closet,” Prof Woodward added.

Prevention

In the absence of a cure, being proactive in following good prevention strategies is the next best thing.

“There have been population level intervention studies that we show we can almost certainly reduce the number of people with decline in their cognition and reduce the number of people with dementia,” Prof Woodward said.

“The strategies that seem to work are improving physical and mental activities, reducing our dietary indiscretions and keeping our weight under control, and eating a more Mediterranean, better-balance and not too fast-food type diet.”

Keep using your brain He supports dementia patients being encouraged to use their brain and memory, which may slow down the onset of the condition.

“We can teach people with dementia to use their brain and to learn new material, and certain memories are not much affected by dementia,” Prof Woodward said.

“We don’t give up on the brain once we become forgetful.”

Experimental treatments There are a number of treatments being used, such as trans-cranial magnetic stimulation and ultrasound.

“They are all in the early stages of research,” Prof Woodward said.

DEMENTIA NEWS: One expert believes we need to learn more and talk more about dementia.

“We need brand new approaches, but we need to do them in a methodical and scientific way.

“I don’t want to see what happened with cancer 40 years ago where everybody went off to a Pacific island and got some expensive new therapy that just didn’t work.”

Early stages of Alzheimer’s Prof Woodward recommends that anyone with the likelihood of the early stages of Alzheimer’s speak to their

GP about taking Souvenaid, a nutritional supplement.

Other management strategies he recommends are: ■ Keep your brain active ■ Get involved in groups and society, creating social interactions ■ Keep physically active ■ Eat a good diet “If you are doing those things, you are doing the best that you can at the time,” Prof Woodward said.

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A lot of money has been spent on working out how to reduce the toxic protein amyloid which researchers believe causes dementia.

“We can remove amyloid,” Prof Woodward said. There is a Roche product called Gantenerumab which has been used in high doses in two studies which has been shown to actually remove so much of the amyloid from the brain that people who were previously positive for amyloid have become negative for it.”

He points out however

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there is more research to be done before the solutions to the symptoms can be addressed.

In the meantime, researchers are also studying the other toxic protein tau, looking for more answers.

“There are a number of possible explanations for why tens of billions of dollars hasn’t produced a cure,” Prof Woodward said. I certainly haven’t given up yet and neither have many of my co-researchers around Australia.”

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Understanding the nuances of bequests Tips to think about when go about planning gifts in Will

JOURNALIST TRACEY JOHNSTONE WHEN preparing your will, it’s a good time to consider bequests to charities that are close to your heart, ones that you have supported in the past and want to support one last time.

A gift of this nature, known as a bequest, is easily included in a will and can be made to any number of people and charities – it’s your decision.

Individuals ■ You are free to give the contents of your estate, under your will, to whoever you wish.

■ The ‘natural person’ must be alive at the time of your death.

■ They must be recognised as a ‘natural person’ under law, not an organisation.

■ If you give a bequest to someone who has died

before your estate is settled, the bequest will fail.

Charities You need to ensure: ■ The charity is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. The charity must have a charitable purpose.

■ That your will accurately describes the charity – its full name, registered address, even it’s ABN – so that you leave no doubt as to who the intended recipient is.

If you make a bequest to a charity which you don’t fully describe in your will, that bequest can go to places that you didn’t intend or it may fail due to the lack of clarity.

To search for a charity’s Australian registration details, go to www.acnc.gov.au.

Why leave a bequest?

When planning a bequest you may consider

the following: ■ If I could change things for the better in my community, what would they be?

■ What causes do I care the most about and want to support?

■ Do research, public education, sport, self-help, community groups, international aid or advocacy appeal to me?

How are gifts made?

Generally, the bequest from an estate has to be written into a will or a valid codicil. There can be exceptions where a court can recognise a testamentary document which reflects the deceased’s true testamentary intentions and which can be admitted to probate.

Most solicitors can advise you or talk to an estate planning specialist for complex matters. To find them, phone your state Law Society office.

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Notwithstanding the tax benefits associated with this service, your donation will help the work of your chosen charity.

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Most of them will not kick in until July next year

FINANCE TONY KAYE AFTER introducing tougher financial measures for seniors in 2017, the latest Federal Budget was ostensibly designed to please.

It didn’t contain any nasty surprises for seniors, as such, but rather a series of measures focused on giving retirees a financial boost.

Yet, all of the changes announced are not due to come into effect for another year.

They include an expansion of the Pension Work Bonus (PWB) and the Pension Loans Scheme (PLS), allowing pensioners to earn more from paid work, and helping older workers to re-enter the workforce.

PENSION WORK BONUS

From July 1, 2019, the PWB will increase to $300 per fortnight, up from $250 per fortnight.

This means that the first $300 of income from work each fortnight will not count towards the pension income test.

This is in addition to the income-free area, which is currently $168 a fortnight for a single pensioner and $300 a fortnight (combined) for a pensioner couple.

So, a single person with no other income will be able to earn up to $468 a fortnight from work and get the maximum rate of Age Pension.

Pensioners will also continue to accrue unused amounts of the fortnightly PWB, which can exempt future earnings

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from the pension income test.

The maximum accrual amount will increase to $7800 per year.

The government is also extending eligibility for the PWB to earnings from self-employment. That means a pensioner can earn $7800 per year through self-employment without impacting their pension.

To ensure the PWB only applies to actual engagement in work, there will be a ‘personal exertion’ test.

It is not intended that the PWB would apply to income associated with returns on financial or real estate investments.

PENSION LOANS SCHEME

From July 1, 2019, the government will expand eligibility of the PLS to all Australians of Age Pension age, including maximum rate age pensioners, and increase the maximum allowable

combined Age Pension and PLS income stream to 150 per cent of the Age Pension rate.

Full rate pensioners will be able to increase their income by up to $11,799 (singles) or $17,787 (couples) per year by unlocking the equity in their home.

PLS participants have the flexibility to start or stop receiving PLS payments as their personal circumstances change, and generally repay the loan once their home is sold.

Existing age-based loan to value ratio limits will continue to apply. This means that PLS holders will not be able to owe the government more than what their home is worth.

The current PLS interest rate of 5.25 per cent per annum will apply to existing and new loans.

The measure will give older Australians more choice to draw on the equity in their homes to support their standard of living in retirement.

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RE-ENTERING THE WORKFORCE

The government announced it will provide incentives to businesses to hire workers aged over 50, encompassing wage subsidies for employers worth up to $10,000.

A Skills and Training Incentive also will provide up to $2000 for workers aged 45-70 at risk of being made redundant through technological or economic change to undertake reskilling or upskilling.

WORK TEST EXEMPTION

From July 1, 2019, Australians aged 65 to 74 with a total superannuation balance below $300,000 will be able to make voluntary contributions for 12 months from the end of the financial year in which they last met the work test.

The work test exemption will give older Australians additional

flexibility to contribute more into superannuation as they move into retirement.

Total superannuation balances will be assessed for eligibility at the beginning of the financial year following the year that they last met the work test.

Existing annual concessional and non-concessional caps ($25,000 and $100,000 respectively) will continue to apply to contributions made under the work test exemption.

Individuals will also be able to access unused concessional cap space to contribute more than $25,000 under existing concessional cap carry forward rules during the 12 months.

As bring forward arrangements for non-concessional contributions are not available to those 65 and over, individuals will not be able to access bring forward non-concessional contributions under the

work test exemption.

THINGS TO DO BEFORE JUNE 30

■ Make sure you make your minimum pension payment before June 30.

■ If you don’t meet the minimum pension payment, the Tax Office deems your super fund to have not been in pension for the whole financial year, meaning you’ll pay tax on income and gains for that period.

■ If you had more than $1.6 million in pension or transition-to-retirement pension on June 30, 2017, you were able to then potentially take advantage of the Capital Gains Tax relief provisions that were outlined to soften the blow of the new Transfer Balance Cap of $1.6 million.

These decisions need to be made soon, if they have not been made yet.

Tony Kaye is the editor of listed financial services company InvestSMART. www.investsmart.com.au

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PETER was a retired state government employee who, with his wife, had a comfortable but not substantial pension from his super fund, plus a couple of hundred dollars per month from the aged pension.

While they certainly weren’t wealthy, Peter was worried that their funds would run out before they died.

He was concerned about the increasing cost of living and was always checking the prices for everything and wherever possible forgoing things like holidays, going out with friends, regular maintenance on his house and car and anything involving spending money on anything that wasn’t essential.

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Puzzles

Monday, June 4, 2018 seniorsnews.com.au

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The challenge is to rearrange a crossword which has been broken into 25 sections. One letter has been given to get you started. Work out which 3x3 square fits in with that letter and write in the letters.

You can also shade the black squares if you find it helpful.

After completing the first 3x3 area, work out which square joins on to it, and continue until you have made a complete crossword.

B U S E R A C

D U O B S E

T H E M R

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Y E E

N A C A R E

E E D R E R A

R O A P E M B

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E F C R E T

G V E R E

S T E A R G

B L S E T H

S O I P E U

C U R A O

U R E E E M

T L E I F L E

U N A M B U

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C K S A A T I C

S C A R B A K

L P A W L X O

L A K W B E A

T Y

D T E A O T

M A S

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QUICK CROSSWORD Across 1. Reunited (10) 7. Long-limbed (5) 8. Folds (7) 10. Alters (8) 11. Boast (4) 13. Speaker (6) 15. Mollycoddle (6) 17. Move slowly and cautiously (4) 18. Counselling (8) 21. Horses (colloq) (3-4) 22. Bury (5) 23. In particular (10)

Down 1. Stiff (5) 2. Happy shout (3,2,3) 3. Arrested (colloq) (6) 4. Frozen (4) 5. Makes certain (7) 6. Perplexing (10) 9. Tourists (10) 12. Benevolence (8) 14. Bowmen (7) 16. Breakfast food (6) 19. Mad (colloq) (5) 20. Deal out (4)

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Can you complete these four words, using the same three-letter sequence in each?

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Fill the grid so every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

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REFER, SEARCh, TRAIPSE, UNSORTED, VEGETABLE.

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Across: 1. Reconciled 7. Leggy 8. Creases 10. Modifies 11.

Brag 13. Orator 15. Cosset 17. Inch 18. Guidance 21. Gee-gees 22. Inter 23. Especially.

Down: 1. Rigid 2. Cry of joy 3. Nicked 4. Iced 5. Ensures 6.

Flummoxing 9. Sightseers 12. Goodwill 14. Archers 16. Muesli 19. Nutty 20. Mete.

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How many words of four letters or more can you make? Each letter must be used only once and all words must contain the centre letter.

There is at least one nine-letter word.

No words starting with a capital are allowed, no plurals ending in s unless the word is also a verb, e.g. he burns with anger.

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WORD GO ROUND

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Solve the anagrams. Each solution is a one-word anagram of the letters beside it, and the five solutions are sequential. For example, if the five-letter solution starts with J, the six-letter solution starts with K, and so on.

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ALPHAGRAMS

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Looking to buy into a lifestyle resort?

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f you’re considering right-sizing your lifestyle as part of your retirement plan, then the question of how to finance this next stage of life can be daunting for some.

It is an often-stated view that Baby Boomers are typically cash poor and asset rich, making right-sizing an attractive way to free up the equity in your home.

Living Gems General Manager Vlad Pullich, said that Opal by Living Gems is designed for active over 50s and offers a popular formula to home ownership which is beneficial financially and offers peace of mind to homeowners.

“Premium and affordable homes are available as part of our master planned community,” says Mr Pullich, “Homeowners can relax and enjoy the freedom of onsite management as well as the security of living within a gated resort.”

“Homes at Living Gems Toowoomba start at $350,000 and homes Opal by Living Gems start as low as $282,000.”

“If the average family home sells for $450,000 buyers can use part of this equity to buy into a lifestyle resort and allow the remainder to work as an investment.”

Living Gems sales manager Victoria Dent said that each resort is located close to local amenities and picturesque day trip locations.

“Marcoola beach is only five minutes from Living Gems Pacific Paradise, one of Queensland’s best beaches.

Homeowners also drive 30 minutes to reach Noosa and enjoy scenic walks through the National Park.”

“The Glass House Mountains are a short 20-minute drive from Living Gems Caboolture, a truly breathtaking destination.

Homeowners also have easy a ccess to Brisbane City which is 55 minutes from the resort.”

hair salon, library, games room consultation room, BBQ pavilion, lawn bowls, heated swimming pool, spa, sauna and a tennis court.”

“Homes at the resort are stamp duty exempt, also, there are no deferred management fees to worry about when purchasing a home with Living Gems.”

“Homeowners at Opal by Living Gems enjoy the resort walking trails that follow Quinzeh Creek and loop around the resort lake. Mount Tamborine is also within 30 minutes of the resort.”

To book a personal tour: 1800 785 594 lyn@livinggems.com.au

“The facilities include the following: a bar, lounge area, ballroom with dance floor, theatre stage, change rooms, commercial kitchen, meeting room, arts and crafts room, workshop, cinema, music room,

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“Living Gems Toowoomba is positioned in the beautiful Darling Downs region, home to the Toowoomba Flower Festival and an array of wonderful parks and gardens.”

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