Senior LIVING Seniors local outings Contributed by Jan Hunter THE Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens Club invites all seniors over 50 years old to join the club and attend their fortnightly outings every second Tuesday from 9am at the Beerwah Community Hall. Join the club and enjoy friendship, fun, outings and luncheons with seniors alike looking for companionship and connection with community members who have lived fulfilling lives. Due to the referendum on October 14, the Beerwah Community Hall won’t be available for the club’s meeting on October 10, therefore, the meeting venue has been changed to rooms 3 and 3A at the Beerwah Library. To enquire attending these fun local seniors outings, call 0448 762 637.
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Taking care of the future
Snore at night no more ‘Snore no more says CPAP Direct’s brand ambassador Merv Hughes’ SLEEP is the pillar of health, impacting our physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing, but often patients with undiagnosed sleep apnoea do not realise they are not getting the quality of sleep required to function effectively. Correlating with comorbidities like obesity, it is not surprising that sleep apnoea is on the rise in Australia. Sleep apnoea affects both men and women; however, recent research suggests that up to 49% of men in the 40-69 year old age category may be affected. “Patients may complain about feeling constantly tired, but it’s not until their cranky partner demands they do something about the incessant snoring that they take action. If only they knew how good they will feel after CPAP therapy and a good night’s sleep,” comments Bryce Perron, Managing Director of CPAP Direct and Sleep Testing Australia. This starts with an affordable ‘in home’ sleep test to assess the severity of the problem and then moving onto a CPAP trial, purchase and ongoing support. This process makes the patient’s journey holistic, affordable and easy. Australian Cricket legend, Merv Hughes, was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnoea and stopped breathing on average
Merv Hughes with the CPAP team 76 times per hour. After 25 years of snoring, he now breathes easy at night and sleeps silently. Merv is CPAP Direct’s brand ambassador and strongly advocates a positive customer experience. “The CPAP Direct staff just made it so easy and a really pleasant experience. They are so knowledgeable and experienced with an answer for all of my questions, no matter how stupid they may seem.” Mr Perron goes on to say, “We have 120 highly trained and accredited CPAP Direct staff
across the business nationally including pharmacists, sleep technicians, sleep scientists and nurses. I wanted the entire team to have firsthand experience of wearing a CPAP mask, so it is mandated that all staff take home and use the different CPAP masks and machines. We have found that it provides great insight into the patient experience and encourages empathy and understanding.” All 20 stores across Australia are totally focused on providing a 5 star service and helping their
patients achieve the best result. CPAP Direct offer a range of services, this includes a house call service for veterans, NDIS and home care package patients, as well as a range of affordable options for diagnosis and treatment for the general public. Regardless, if you’re an existing CPAP user or someone who would like some advice on taking the next step, you can take the first step by visiting the Maroochydore store in Dalton Drive (opposite Bunnings), or visit cpap.com.au or email support@cpap.com.au
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Treat with right care Connection key to good health By Dr Hamish Gray IN LIFE, it can be very helpful to give oneself honest answers to the questions: what am I doing, and why am I doing it? I live on the Sunshine Coast and am an Orthopaedic Surgeon. I came to the Sunshine Coast for the great opportunities for my family and me. I chose Orthopaedics because the intellectual and physical elements of the career were rewarding and because it is one of the medical specialties that most improves the quality of life for people. Almost all of us will end up as patients needing healthcare. I have in the past, as have members of my family. This experience of being a patient, or their next of kin, informs how I approach my role as a surgeon. I aim to provide the care that I would wish myself or my family to receive and be part of a healthcare community that has that as its standard. We live in an era of increasingly sophisticated technologies, such as computer-modelling, 3-D printing, artificial intelligence, and robotics. All of which, if
used ethically, can improve our effectiveness at doing our jobs. Orthopaedics is no exception. I feel fortunate to have tools and implants at my disposal, and technology to improve the accuracy and reliability of their use in operations, that my predecessors could only find in science fiction. But technology should serve the humans. People need time to explain their story, be accurately diagnosed, helped to understand their disease, its course, and the treatment options they have. I enjoy meeting people in this process. I value community and connection. That is why I sponsor the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra – music connects people. As healthcare becomes more complex, and outside interests pressure Australia towards depersonalised American-style Managed Care, patients need to be treated as people, not data points and funding sources. That is what I want for my family and me. sunshinecoastjointsurgery.com.au
So how well are you sleeping? DID you know that poor sleep can have a direct impact on your overall health? Almost 8 million Australians suffer from insufficient Sleep. This costs the Australian economy a whopping $66.3 billion per year! It is estimated that 39.8 per cent of Australian adults experience some form of inadequate sleep. Over 3000 people die in Australia per year attributed to poor sleep hygiene or lack of sleep. This is three times the national road toll deaths in Australia. But we spend more time focusing on telling people how to drive than telling people how to strengthen sleep foundation! The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) state that insufficient sleep, “… impacts full and functioning healthy recovery from existing conditions, work productivity, mental functioning, exposure to accident risk, quality of life, and a range of health conditions. It is also associated with increased mortality”. Why Does Inclined Bed Therapy Improve Health? It stands to reason that improving circulation at night would improve health. When the body is flat the blood and lymph fluids will not move around as easily throughout the body due to the effective of gravity. When the body is inclined, blood and lymph will continue to circulate more, allowing more blood and oxygen to move around the body and keeping the lymph flowing more freely. Keeping blood and lymph flowing is a help to the
body’s nighttime tasks of repair and toxin removal. The simple answer is to invest in an electric bed or adjustable bed. These beds are no longer a ‘hospital’ bed that people should fear. An adjustable bed is a therapeutic sleep system that improves your sleep. Adjustable beds are electronically controlled, and can be profiled into a variety of different positions. The most common position being the contouring one, which is designed to mould to the natural ‘S’ shape of your spine. This helps to reduce pressure points and can lead to a better night’s sleep. There are many different benefits that an adjustable bed can have on your life and improve your health.
Australia’s number one Adjustable Bed supplier is Solace Sleep. Solace Sleep Adjustable Beds come with a Full 25 Year Guarantee (including OKIN German Brand Motors – 25 Years). Solace Sleep are one of the best in the Australian Market and offer the best lifetime cost of product. On average a Solace Sleep Adjustable Bed will be at least five times better value for money than any other competitor in the market. Solace Sleep Adjustable beds come with three times International Products Standards and comply with all Australian standards. See their range at solacesleep. com.au or in-store 52 Edison Court, Baringa or call 1800 270 935.
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Adrienne and Lester Jesberg celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
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50 years of love GLASSHOUSE Country and Maleny News recently caught up with Adrienne and Lester Jesberg at The Craft in Flaxton when they were up from their home in Canberra for the weekend as an early celebration for
their 50-year wedding anniversary. The couple were originally living in Brisbane in 1973 and were married on the 15th of December that year under the big oak tree at the back of what was then
The Flaxton Inn (now The Craft). The couple says it may have changed a little since 1973, but they loved reminiscing as well as taking in all the wonderful changes and having a gorgeous relaxed lunch 50 years later.
RANGECARE is helping the community lead healthier lives by coordinating a range of lifestyle programs designed to support both physical and mental health and overall wellbeing. There are a range of activities on offer, all of which are focused around building physical strength, improving mobility, creating lasting social connections and enriching the lives of all who attend. Some of the fitness activities coordinated by RangeCare include, Buff Bones Pilates, Aqua Aerobics, Gentle Yoga, Wellness Physio Program and specialised private sessions at Maleny and Mapleton Community Gyms. Each of these classes are facilitated by professional trainers who have designed programs to suit all levels of fitness and experience.
RangeCare also understands the importance of mental wellbeing when it comes to overall health. That is why they have introduced programs like Circle Talk, Men’s Club, Chess Club and Life Story group that focus on social connection and conversation to improve mental health. RangeCare has also introduced the ‘My Mind
Aerobics program’ which is designed to provide older adults with comprehensive mental workouts that can support cognitive functioning. If you would like to learn more about the Health and Wellbeing programs and other Social Support services offered by RangeCare, visit www.rangecare.com.au or call 07 5445 7044.
Wellness Physio Program Are you aged 55 and over? Would you like to learn how to prevent injury and live your best life? RangeCare has partnered with local physiotherapists from Sunshine Coast Wellness to create a weekly program that will keep you fit and healthy as you age. Learn how to help keep your joints happy, improve your heart health and learn the importance of integrating movement into your daily life.
When: Weekly on Mondays 9.45am - 10.30am Location: RangeCare Flaxton Cottage, 360-362 Flaxton Drive, Flaxton QLD 4560 Costs apply to attend this program, please contact our office for more details. Bookings Essential. Transport not included.
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