seasons magazine winter 2016

www.ageinglife.com.au • SEASONS by AgeingLife Network • W i n t e r 2 0 1 6

SEASONS by the Ageing Life N E T W O R K

L I F E S T Y L E S O L U T I O N S F O R T H E O V E R 50s

Walk to wellness this winter Top walks around the Hunter

and Central Coast

The Ultimate Man Cave

Manage Brain Drain

A man's business

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Tips for top brain health

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In this issue

ROBOTS IN AGED CARETechnology transforming care pg 8

WALKING TO WELLNESSKeeping you moving this winter pg 32

THE ULTIMATE MAN CAVEA man's business pg 40

DRAGONBOATING Riding high with the dragons pg 44

MANAGE BRAIN DRAIN Tips for top brain health pg 28


SEASONS

Media Contacts

Editor: Elyce Bichel

Sales Manager: Majenta Ritchie

Email: [email protected]

Publisher: AgeingLife Pty Ltd

Creative Design: Tempus Creative

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Welcome to Seasons Winter is coming, or should i say it is here!? Time is definitely not slowing down. With each passing season, we look for ways to enhance our lives, be it through unique travel experiences, health and wellness programs, a change of lifestyle or the downsizing of the family home. There’s always room for more in life, and sometimes we need a challenge that allows us to grow, learn and experience every day to the fullest.

We are thrilled to bring you this exciting new publication, SEASONS, offering inspiration, information and a healthy mix of entertainment to the 50+ market. Presented by the Ageinglife Network, SEASONS is devoted to you, the evolving Baby Boomer and senior, providing current information on the services and products available to you locally.

As a member of the Ageinglife Network team, I am passionate about assisting our clients to lead a healthy and happy life. The articles within SEASONS are collated from a variety of sources and personal experiences, with the aim of meeting the needs of a whole new generation of informed, health conscious and active seniors and retirees. SEASONS is about making the most of life no matter your age, life stage or the time of year!

We welcome your suggestions of what you want to see on these pages including any articles and opinions. This is, after all, your magazine and we really appreciate your feedback.

Editor 0427 224 [email protected] Box 27, Toronto, NSW, 2283

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DISCLAIMER: AgeingLife Network takes no responsibility for the views expressed in articles or advertisement contained within this magazine or afflitated websites including any errors or ommissions. Where medical related information is expressed within this magazine, affiliated websites or social media, readers should use this information as a guide only and seek specific professional advice from a qualified health professional. The publishers cannot ensure that each advertisement published in this magazine complies with the Trade Practices Act and responsibility must therefore rest with the person, company or agency submitting the advertisement for publication.

-The AgeingLife Network Team


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A local charitiy is breathing new life into an old Lake Macquarie landmarks. The Don Geddes Catalina Memorial Nursing Home at Rathmines has been bought by Disability Life Enrichment, a charity committed to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. The building has been transformed into the Catalina Conference Centre and is now a residential retreat, not only for the disabled and those in aged care, but also for business training and family groups.

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HOSPITAL OVERHAUL

Gosford Hospital is undergoing a three year, $368 million overhaul. Eight buildings including a four-storey block which used to house the pathology unit, are due to be demolished. In their place will be a state-of-the-art 11-storey building featuring a new psychiatric emergency care centre; a new and larger intensive care unit; more operating theatres; expanded maternity services; a new paediatric treatment unit and expanded cancer treatment services. The hospital, like many others, reports growing patient numbers, partly due to the Central Coast’s ageing population. The design offers flexibility for future growth when needed. While building is in progress cars can enter and exit via Racecourse Road and the multistorey car park will remain open with volunteers on-hand to help direct visitors. www.cclhd.health.nsw.gov.au

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Technology is progressing so fast these days that, for many of us, it’s hard to keep up. Robots are becoming more widely used in the healthcare sector. We explore the types of robots being used everyday and where the future of the technology is taking us. CARE ROBOTS

Known as Carebots, these robots are being designed to assist the elderly and is already big business in Japan.

Already robots in Japan are lifting people from beds, tracking movements of those with dementia, acting as companions to those isolated or conducting exercise classes, while robotic limbs are assisting the disabled and in rehabilitation. The aim, to help reduce the burden on, and boost the productivity of, those working in the aged care sector. The once exorbitant prices are now rapidly reducing with companion robots now costing less than $1,000, making them in high demand in Japan, and soon to be the rest of the world. In Australia it’s still early days, however according to Business Insider Australia

ROBOTS

An aged care

revolution

the sale of robots for the elderly is expected to reach 12,400 by 2018 and the Merrill Lynch reports believes that number is expected to skyrocket over the next 20 years.

Last year saw the introduction of the first two robots, the multi-lingual Zora, loosely based on The Star Wars character R2D2, into a Perth aged care facility, and Paro, a robotic seal, into a variety of different aged care facilities.

Two years ago Feros Care, a Coolangatta –based aged care company, bought a Wheel-I-Am. This elevated iPad on wheels, that can be remotely controlled from anywhere in the world via the internet, connecting home-bound residents with the outside community in real-time video and audio. Shelly

- Dementia resident bonds with Paro


Fletcher, Feros e-health and primary care manager explained, “at first residents were rather taken back by the technology but quickly got used to it.

La Trobe University in Melbourne has now bought seven robots which have been programmed to individual needs to help the elderly stay independent and connected as well as reminding them about their daily activities and medications.

They have the ability to sing, dance, play games and conduct quizzes plus read newspapers aloud and tell interactive stories and are programmed to notify nurses if a person needs help.

Electronics manufacturer Panasonic has developed a bed that converts into a wheelchair and another that incorporates toileting and washing facilities.

HOME MONITORING

Medical alarms or personal emergency response systems have been available for a while now, requiring the user push a button in an emergency. Devices can recognise that the user could be unconscious, new systems include fall detection, and GPS tracking systems (shoes are now available with a GPS fitted into the heel to track patients movements).

A variety of home monitoring systems can keep track of an individuals

movement and send out SMS text alerts if the person has not risen from bed at their regular time. There are other systems that can process information and take action; like control heating and air conditioning, monitor if a bath overflows or the gas is left on, lock doors and windows and remind people to take their medication or encourage them to go out for a walk.

With the likelihood of even more high tech equipment in the future, it’s now up to the Medical Technology Association of Australia to decide if and how to fund the new advancements.

It’s also up to the experts to determine exactly what is appropriate to ensure human care and companionship is not entirely replaced by technology.

- A Feros resident with the Wheel-I-Am

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19th - Craft Beer & Cider Festival - Kincumber Hotel, Kincumber. Over 100 varieties of craft beer and cider, street food stalls and live entertainment.

25th - The Best of the Eagles concert at the Performing Arts Centre, Cessnock.

26th - Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase at Laycock Steet Theatre, North Gosford. 4pm and 7pm.

3rd - Whale Dreamers Festival at Norah Head Lighthouse, 10am – 2pm.

8th - Ageinglife Network Aged Care & Disability Achievement Awards, 15 categories to be awarded to individuals, business and charity groups including Volunteer of the Year. www.ageinglife.com.au/aln-awards

23rd - Baby Boomers & Seniors Expo with Disability Options, Mingara Recreation Club, 10am -4pm. www.ageinglife.com.au

6th - Baby Boomers & Seniors Expo with Disability Options, Newcastle Entertainment Centre, 10am -4pm. www.ageinglife.com.au

29th - 28th - Newcastle Food & Wine Expo, Newcastle Entertainment Centre, 110am - 5pm. Celebrity cooking demo's, 100+ gourmet food and wine exhibitors. www.foodandwineexpo.com.au/shows/newcastle/

26th - 28th - Newcastle Jazz Festival, Western Suburbs Leagues Club, New Lambton, 4.30pm - 9.00pm. www.newcastlejazz.com.au/

Events around the Hunter & Central

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The Land of the

Long White Cloud New Zealand is for everyone – exciting, adrenaline-rich extreme sports for some; picturesque beaches, hot thermal springs, wineries and quality restaurants for any budget. For fans of the Lord of the Rings movies, a chance to see Middle-Earth and the permanent Hobbiton movie set is not to be missed.

It’s an easy place to visit. Driving there is easy though some roads are narrow and winding, so do take care if you plan on driving from spot to spot. There are a multitude of coach tours (including seniors’ tours) to choose from. A wonderful way to see as much as possible with all the organising done for you, plus others which put together self-drive tours with a hire car or campervan.

I did it the hard way and planned where I wanted to go, but left the self-catering accommodation and amount of time spent in each place until I was there. That meant a few places got left off my initial itinerary, but I was able to stay longer in the places I liked the most. I

found the Tourist Information Centres in each town helpful in finding and booking me accommodation as I travelled around.

Self-catering meant I could really take advantage of the wonderful local produce. The fresh, green-lipped mussels at supermarkets around the island were not only dirt cheap but were the tastiest and largest I’ve ever tried.

No need to cook them in wine, garlic, onion and parsley – a few minutes in some plain old tap water and they are stunningly sweet and succulent. I so enjoyed all the locally grown vegetables, local beef and fresh caught fish but oddly enough New Zealand lamb was quite hard to find!

AUCKLAND – CITY OF SAILS

Auckland, the major city in the north, came as the first pleasant surprise. As it’s based around two large harbours the views were majestic.I did the touristy thing and went up to Sky Tower’s observation decks, much cheaper if you combine this with a (very good) meal


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in the revolving restaurant, Orbit. From here the views are really spectacular.

I loved Auckland’s newest development, the waterfront precinct, which is definitely worth a look as it offers restaurants, bars plus markets and an outdoor cinema in summer and street performers in winter.

WAIHEKE ISLAND – ISLAND OF WINE

Waiheke Island is in the Hauraki Gulf, a 35 minute ferry ride from the city centre, and going there is like stepping back in time. Since it has been rated the fifth best destination in the world to visit in 2016 by Lonely Planet and the fourth best island in the world in the Condé Nast Best Islands in the World List I’m guessing this laid-back place is likely to become a very busy destination.You can opt for a day visit, again there are plenty of organised tours to choose from, or you can take your hire car over and explore the wineries and picturesque vineyards for a few days like I did.

BAY OF ISLANDS - AN OCEAN PARADISE

The Bay of Islands is around a five hour drive north of Auckland and an area that includes more than 140 subtropical islands. It’s known for its undeveloped beaches, big-game fishing and Maori cultural artifacts.

Also worth a visit is the 19th-century whaling port of Russell, with a waterfront promenade lined with remnants from its days as the country’s first colonial capital.

There are several vineyards up here and if you have the time I recommend taking a full day coach tour to Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach – the northern most tip of New Zealand where the Tasman sea and the Pacific ocean meet. Cape Reinga is a place of intense cultural and spiritual significance to Maori people.

Rotorua – Thermal wonderland


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MATAKANA – FOODIE HEAVEN HOTSPOT

I discovered Matakana almost by mistake, as it was somewhere to stay on the drive between the Bay of Islands and Rotorua. It’s a small town in the Rodney District around an hour north of Auckland. This picturesque region is a foodie heaven with the most delicious oysters I’ve ever tasted. There are some lovely vineyards and a weekend farmers’ market on the banks of the Matakana River. For oyster lovers no visit is complete without a visit to The Green Shed oyster barn which sources oysters fresh off the Mahurangi Habour. ROTORUA – A THERMAL WONDERLAND

Rotorua is located squarely on the Pacific Rim of Fire and boasts one of the world’s

most accessible and active fields of geothermal activity. Visitors also come here for the hot, healing waters.There are two types of mineral water that have been used for health purposes for hundreds of years, alkaline waters used for their softening effect to relieve pain and reduce swelling in joints and tissues as well as acidic waters

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They are naturally occurring in many hot springs and rivers (several that are free to visit, you can drive to between Rotorua and Lake Taupo) and others that have been made into expensive spas.

Throughout the town and region there are boiling mud pools, erupting geysers and steam rising from the earth plus geothermal foot pools to soak tired feet.

Something a little bit different for golfers, the Arikapakapa Golf course has quite a few thermal lakes and mud pool hazards! I thoroughly enjoyed an evening visit to Te Puia, part of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, a wonderful way to experience the geo-thermal wonders as well as Maori culture and a traditional hangi feast.


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Growing trees from ashes

A new and quirky option for those wanting to live on as a tree - cremated remains as food for memorial trees.

A Melbourne based research team are believed to have discovered how to turn human ashes into plant food.

Acting as a sort of 'immortality' the team created a world-first process of reducing the high salt and alkalinity levels of cremated remains that are normally toxic to trees.

Trees are traditionally commonly used in cemeteries for memorials but the cremated remains have always been in a container buried adjacent to the tree.

The beautiful thing about this is that you become one with the tree. I think a lot of people would really value the concept of basically living for another hundred years.

Memorial Trees are currently being offered at 18 Melbourne cemeteries.

Story taken from ABC News. Written by Stephanie Ferrier - 'Cremated remains offer 'immortality' as food for memorial trees.


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We have about 200 different kinds of cells in our bodies that are organ specific, but Adult Stem Cells are different. They’re able to change into other types of cells helping a range of organs and tissues to recover from trauma. This means that when our bone marrow releases Stem Cells they automatically target the damaged areas, in turn releasing growth factors to repair the damaged tissue, organ or bone. For this reason adult Stem Cells are considered to be highly regenerative.

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A spoonful of nature's medicine

Nutrient-dense superfood powders are the height of fashion. But do they work? And do we actually need them? Whether it be added to your cooking, a smoothie or on their own, these powders are a healthy way to add more nutrients into your daily diet and routine. Below are a few to try out.

COCAO Raw cacao is the primary dietary source of magnesium, the most deficient mineral in western civilisation. Magnesium is the most important mineral for a healthy functioning heart. It also plays a key role in producing energy for the neurons in the brain from glucose. So when there is an abundance of magnesium the brain works with clarity and focus. Plus, it’s a great source of fibre with one tablespoon containing more than half a cup of brown rice.

BAOBAB Also known as boab, is derived from Africa's ‘the tree of life’. The ground pulp has one of the highest antioxidant contents of any food, containing up to six times as much Vitamin C as oranges; twice as much calcium as milk; more potassium than bananas and is a great source of soluble fibre. Sprinkle on yoghurt, fruit, muesli or porridge, add to drinks or use in recipes.

MATCHA TEAMatcha green tea delivers a mega dose of antioxidants in one hit, that can boost your metabolism and burn calories, delivering a potent source vitamins and minerals. The preparation of matcha is the focus of Japanese tea ceremonies, and it has long been associated with Zen. This is likely one reason it’s becoming so popular, but high quality, pure matcha is expensive. The taste often deters people, i recommend adding the powder to a smoothie.


STIMULATE YOUR GREY MATTER

If you've ever thought of taking up a new hobby or expanding your computer skills, now is the time. There are plenty of community colleges and learning centres that cater specially for those of us aged 50+. For a minimal joining fee there are a huge variety of courses on offer from U3A (University of the Third Age) which operates all round Australia with bases locally in Newcastle, Cessnock, Lake Macquarie and Maitland. The courses, which range from foreign languages and computer studies to financial matters, are run by members with expertise in their subject.

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HOW TO MANAGEBRAIN DRAINIt’s been known for a long time, but now it’s official. Learning new and complex skills can keep your brain functioning in tip top form for longer. Researchers from the University of Texas recently revealed the results of tests on 39 older adults. Those who were given the highest mental challenges showed better memory performance for up to a year later. Denise Park from the University's Centre for Vital Longevity and the School of Behavioural and Brain Sciences explains, “The present findings provide some of the first experimental evidence that mentally challenging leisure activities can actually change brain function and that it is possible that such interventions can restore levels of brain activity to a more youth-like state."

A COLOURFUL CRAZEA new and booming hobby, colouring-in books for adults, has snowballed, but do you know why? Colouring-in assists relaxation by targeting the part of the brain known as the amygdala, a set of neurons deep in the brain's medial temporal lobe, part of the limbic system. Colouring-in also trains the brain to focus and exercise fine motor skills. We're not sure why the craze has only just taken off as doctors have known about the benefits since the early 1900s when psychiatrist Carl Jung, the founder of analytical psychology, prescribed colouring to his patients to calm and centre their minds. You can find colouring-in books in bookstores, newsagents and stores like K-Mart and Big W.

KEEPING THE COGS TURNING Driving a car is great exercise for the brain. Different areas all work at once taking in sensory information and analysing to create a quick reaction. So those who drive are doing their brain a favour. However dementia, poor eyesight or lack of muscle control could be reasons for giving up your keys. In NSW annual medical tests are required once we turn 75. At 85 there is the option to swap to a modified licence. To keep your unrestricted licence you'll need to pass a driving assessment every second year.


CHOOSE COMFORTABLE SHOES

Constant rubbing and pinching are a major cause of corns, calluses, and bunions. When a toe doesn't have room to move, the knuckle can swell and draw the toe back causing hammertoes that can affect balance and increase the risk of falls. Different problems need different solutions and a one-stop shop for every foot problem is New Lambton’s Barefoot Freedom, a foot and ankle clinic creating customised orthotics, and has extensive range of attractive, specialised shoes for those needing special care.

FOOT CARE FOR HAPPY FEET

Wash your feet each day patting them dry particularly between the toes to ward off athlete’s foot. Use a moisturiser daily, preferably containing petroleum jelly or lanolin but don’t put it between the toes.

Treat your feet this winter The human foot contains 26 bones, (that’s half the bones in our body), 33 joints, more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments plus a massive 250,000 sweat glands. This amazing part of our bodies is often the most neglected. The key to happy feet is looking after them. Here are a few tips to give your feet some much needed attention.

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If you usually spend much of the day in a chair, improve your circulation by stretching, walking and other exercises. Even wiggling your toes and ankles for a few minutes several times a day will help. Avoid wearing tight socks or sitting too long with your legs crossed. Toronto Podiatry recommends FMT - Foot Mobilisation Therapies including dry needling, acupuncture, programmed exercises and gentle pressure.

Wear soft, absorbent, clean socks made of natural fibres like cotton and change them often.

Check your feet every day and contact your doctor if a cut, blister or callus doesn’t start to heal within a day. Beware of over-the-counter corn-removing solutions especially if you have diabetes or any circulation problems, they can eat away at healthy skin. Trim your toenails weekly, cutting them straight across to avoid ingrowing toenails. Alternate the shoes you wear daily. See a local podiatrist if you have any problems with your feet you may need help with.


WALKING TO WELLNESS

Most of us today spend far less time in the great outdoors than people did several generations ago, resulting in a higher risk for anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses.

Studies have found that those who live in cities with not much green space have more psychological problems than people living near parks. However city dwellers who visit natural environments have lower levels of stress hormones immediately

afterwards than people who have not recently been outside.

A US study by Stanford University found that volunteers who walked through a lush portion of the university campus were more attentive and happier than volunteers who strolled for the same amount of time near heavy traffic.

Taking a walk around Newcastle or the Central Coast’s beautiful beaches, along the pathways overlooking Lake Macquarie or through a park or bushland can soothe the mind and change the way our brains work. A new study has revealed that walking may improve our mental health, especially when walking in the midst of nature.


While it’s still not known whether a bushland setting is better than the beach, or how fast and for how long we need to walk, there is no doubt that walking in a relaxing place can be beneficial to our health.

Walking in itself helps to improve heart and lung fitness, reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, helps improve high blood pressure, high cholesterol, joint and muscular pain and diabetes, giving us stronger bones and improving our balance.

Although the winter weather is upon us, it’s the perfect time to incorporate walking into your daily routine. Your health will certainly thank you!

TOP WALKSBathers Way starts at Nobby’s Lighthouse, Newcastle East and is a scenic 5km coastal walk that ends at Glenrock Lagoon.

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The Fernleigh Track starts at Dibbs Street Adamstown and takes you all the way to Belmont. Great for both walkers and cyclists.

Daleys Point Walking Track starts near Wards Hill Road in the scenic Bouddi National Park. The signposted walk takes around 24 minutes with woodland, Aboriginal culture plus a variety of scenic lookouts along the way.

Patonga to Pearl Beach walk through Brisbane Waters National Park takes around an hour with beautiful fauna and views. Start at the fire-trail gates in Crystal Ave, off Diamond Road at Pearl Beach and arrange to be picked up at Patonga Beach to avoid the steep hill on the return trip.


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Exciting news on prostate cancer – invasive procedures to diagnose the condition could eventually be unneccessary. A research team from the University of Liverpool has reached a milestone in creating a diagnostic test which may eventually be able to 'smell' cancer in urine.

A pilot study conducted by the University of the West of England's (UWE Bristol) Urological Institute team at Southmead Hospital and Bristol Royal Infirmary, involved 155 men attending urology clinics. 58 were diagnosed with prostate cancer, 24 with bladder cancer and 73 with no cancer.

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Men's sheds in any capacity has proved to have many important health benefits. A man’s cortisol levels drop significantly when they increase their solo leisure time. When it comes to stress recovery, it seems men benefit from withdrawing more than women do.

The most important thing for couples to know, is that this special sacred masculine sanctuary can be an important ingredient to a happy marriage. My son-in-law set up a basement room as his man cave, complete with bar, home-brew making equipment, TV and Play Station. He spends regular time there, alone or with mates, and my daughter says

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While women tend to create a living area which they find relaxing, men veer towards a space where they can keep their tools, sports memorabilia and perhaps private stash of cold beverages. They may have a pool table, TV, stereo, computer and a lounge, where they feel comfortable kicking off their shoes and just hanging out.

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A man cave, men’s space or even ‘mantuary’ can be anything from a basement, garage or backyard shed to a luxury bachelor pad. But its aim is to provide a truly personal space where a man can relax and escape the stresses of everyday life.


Some men have made an art of creating their cave, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be anything fancy or elaborate. Depending on how much time and money you have to spend it can be as simple or complex and as unique as your imagination.

First things first, you need to decide on the purpose of your space and consider what you most want to spend time doing there and what is required to enable that. Ask yourself, do you intend to share it with your mates and is there anything you want to store or display in here? We all love showing off our most prized posessions...

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You are likely to want a TV so check access to electrical outlets. Measure up your space so you know what you have room for and if, like most of your male counterparts, you loathe shopping, make a list of what you need so you can go shopping with an entire list to tackle in one go, rather than individual trips.

It’s worth considering that you are better to have fewer, quality items that you really want than a lot of cast-off pieces you don’t like or use. The most important thing is finding your own private space.

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As country singer John Williamson sang, “All Australian boys need a shed; a place where he can go, somewhere to clear his head.To think about the things his woman said...”

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with a dragon’s head and tail. The 2,500 year-old Chinese sport has competitive events held in more than 60 countries.

Everyone of all abilities can take part, and it’s praised for its camaraderie, strength and endurance, becoming extremely popular as a corporate team-building activity.

In ancient China the Dragon Boat was used for religious purposes as a way of appeasing the rain gods.

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It was believed the dragon rode in the clouds and commanded the wind and rain. The mystical beast had the head of an ox, the antlers of a deer, the mane of a horse, the body and scales of a snake, the claws of an eagle and the tail of a fish. Nowadays the paddles represent the claws and the boats’ hulls are painted with the dragon’s scales.

International Dragon Boat Festivals began in 1976 in Hong Kong, marking the modern era of the sport.Today there are nearly 50 million

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With deteriorating medical conditions there is a window of opportunity to complete these appointments but with a sudden stroke, you could be left with a lot more serious problems in addition to the medical ones.

Relatives may not be able to act on your behalf for such vital things as paying medical bills or making decisions on your health care.

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I was stopped in the street in Newcastle the other day by a well-dressed young man claiming he had locked himself out of his car and needed cash to get a bus home to get his spare key. Luckily my suspicions were raised and I didn’t fall for his story, but apparently a huge number of other people did.

This was a small-time scam but there are far more significant ones doing the rounds that we all need to be aware of, and it is often the older demographic who are the main target.

Many of these highly professional looking and sounding scams come from overseas companies, singling out Australians because the Australian Securities and Investments Commissions (ASIC) has no

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