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Living together ARE YOU READY TO BUILD YOUR GRANNY FLAT? EDITION 84 MARCH, 2022 SUNSHINE COAST >> 100% LOCALLY OWNED

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ello friends, as Dot wrote in her editor’s note last month, I will be filling in for her while she is taking leave to enjoy a solo travelling adventure in her campervan. The same as the rest of us Dot wouldn’t have guessed how the last days of February and for others, the first days of March would have landed a rain bomb on us. I would have thought COVID was enough - but it seems not. I hope by now, those affected, would have managed to get through the worst of it and are now planning forward to better days. With that in mind, I’m going to completely change the subject and get

onto something a little lighter and brighter and by that I mean the Bee Gees. In this edition, former Bee Gees drummer Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen, gives us a glimpse of London with the Bee Gees in the late 1960s as they rose to international fame. He’s also part of a current stageplay re-living the journey. There wouldn’t be many of us without memories of the Bee Gees songs. My favourite album is ‘Odessa’ and while I take great joy in listening to the music of the day - the fashion of the day is another story. It’s very scary! Whoa.. those tight, shiny satin shirts, flares and big pointy collars have a lot to answer for. Yet, what is even more scary, is that all that style could come back tomorrow. Think mullet hairstyles, they have time-travelled through the decades to reappear on new millennium heads, and to be honest, I had only just got over their first appearance. The emergence of the mullet makes it crystal clear that everything that’s old can certainly become new again. Like it or not! Gail Forrer Acting Editor

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Contents 4

COVER STORY

FAST FACTS

AGES & STAGES

OUR PEOPLE

HISTORY

BRAIN MATTERS

ON TRACK

CARE AFFAIRS

ACTIVE LIVING

COMMUNITY NOTES

MOTORING

IN THE KITCHEN

WILLS & ESTATE FEATURE

RETIREMENT LIVING

HEARING AWARENESS

HEALTH

GLAUCOMA FEATURE

WHAT’S ON

TRAVEL

TRIVIA QUIZ

PUZZLES

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COVER STORY

Reasons why (and why not) to share the home JULIE LAKE speaks to the parents and grandparents who have experienced the best and worst of situations after deciding to experience multi-generational living and move in with younger family members.

he very term “granny flat” says it all really – the idea of a sweet old lady going to live with one of her devoted children in a cosy space of her own, safe and secure, grandchildren at her knee. But just how often does the reality fit the popular image? Paul Christensen loves being a live-in grandfather. Single since his divorce many years ago he recently sold his home and moved in with his son’s family. “Best thing I could have done,” says Paul, adding that interacting with his

three teenage grandchildren keeps him young. “I had a house that was too big for me and expensive to run, they have a large house with a guest suite they don’t need. Works for all of us.” Gabrielle Peake also sold her home and moved in with one of her children, but in her case it didn’t work out so well. Her main reason for moving was that her health was deteriorating, she was no longer able to drive and she thought she could count on family support in her old age.

She put her money into building a small extension to the already-large house to give herself independent living – but did not bother with any sort of legal agreement. At first all was well, but the house was in the country, a long way from shops and Gabrielle’s old friends and community – so she was dependent on family members for transport. “When they suggested I move in with them they told me this wouldn’t be a problem,” Gabrielle says now. “But soon they began to begrudge running me around. And they were away a lot, leaving me isolated.” Then her daughter and husband divorced, the house was sold and Gabrielle’s investment was not recognised, nor legally provable. So, without sufficient money to buy another home she now rents a unit back in her old community – and is increasingly dependent on government assistance. Despite the obvious risks, many older Australians choose to live out their final years in granny flats – as many as one in five according to a University of New South Wales study. This is particularly the case for those who, through death or divorce, find themselves alone. The benefits can be financial, such as selling your home and downsizing to a small dwelling, thus freeing up capital and/or making your pension/retirement income go further. Or social, such as being close to your grandchildren and having family to care for you in-house in your older age. Multi-generational living was the way we lived up until a century or so ago

and its appeal – and advantages – have never quite died out even with the emergence of the financially affluent nuclear family. Problems can arise when one or other of the parties involved wants to end the arrangement. This might be because of remarriage by either party, financial difficulties or any other reason leading to the sale of the main house, the ageing parent/s needing residential age care facilities, or just the constant friction that can occur when more than one generation is sharing a living space. One person interviewed for this article said that he opted out when his son and wife decided to go overseas for a year and let their shared home to strangers. Another said she’d been happy in her granny flat while her grandchildren were small but when they became teenagers they were noisy, inconsiderate and kept borrowing her car. The bottom line is that however close the family ties, anyone contemplating a granny flat arrangement should get legal advice and put a signed, legally-binding agreement in place so that all interests are properly protected. This is vital if you (as the parent) have contributed funds to create a granny flat situation, either by modifying a home, adding to it or buying a suitable property in your children’s name, in return for a lifetime right to live there. Or even selling/gifting your home to your children and retaining the right to continue living there in your own quarters. Your financial interest must be

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COVER STORY safeguarded because, if things go wrong, you may lose everything. Only lawyers win when a granny flat arrangement turns sour enough to end up in court! And it works both ways. If you have entered such an arrangement with your own parents then you need legal safeguards in place to ensure that all future issues – fair division of capital gain on the property if sold, tax implications, financial implications for siblings when your parents die – are in place. Informal granny flat arrangements are based on love and trust but too often lead to misunderstandings and disputes that can tear a family apart. The Federal Government now allows capital gains tax exemption for granny flat agreements – another reason to make sure that your arrangement is legally sound. This is likely to bring about a building boom in new granny flat construction and also deliver a better social outcome by allowing elderly parents to move in with their children without incurring capital gains tax on the family home. For those on the pension, Centrelink uses the term “granny flat interest” to define the agreement for accommodation for life between aged parents and adult children and allows pensioners to contribute more than the usual gifting limits of $10,00 a year and up to $30,000 over five years. This applies to those who pay to build a flat or addition on to an existing property which will become the donor’s principal residence in which they have a life interest or life tenancy. However, there are issues here regarding the pensioner’s status as tenant or home owner and so before taking to a lawyer it’s wise to talk to Centrelink’s financial investment service. The good news for those contemplating an inter-generational living arrangement is that today’s granny

“And in the past I’ve helped out with babysitting and a bit of cooking now and again. It’s worked well for years”

flats offer a multitude of very attractive choices when it comes to putting up a separate building in the backyard. Or even attaching it to the main house. Some building companies actually specialise in designing and constructing small, fully self-contained homes featuring modifications for the elderly and/or physically challenged. Movable units with the same features are also available. Of course, there are regulations to consider and in Queensland these are mainly the province of local authorities. Brisbane City Council, for example, requires a development application for any “granny flat” bigger than 80sqm and more than 20m from the main house. And while it is true that most councils don’t require a development application as such if the separate building/extension is for a relative, it must still comply with the building code. So you must check local authority

requirements before you proceed. Not all shared living involves putting up a building in the backyard. Alison Brownlie, who has a unit in Brisbane and, until recently, another in Maroochydore, sold one and bought a third share in a 40ha property, with her daughter and partner who could not have done this without Alison’s investment. The young couple live in an old house on the property which they are renovating and extending at their expense while Alison is building her own cottage and paying for this herself. Rates and electricity bills are shared three ways. Alison has the pleasure of growing up close to her granddaughter and being able to help out with babysitting when needed. She has more safety and security as she ages than she would have had living alone, but is also free to travel, knowing that her home and cat will be looked after while she is away.

Inge Madsen has a similar arrangement but in her case she bought the property, a house on half a hectare, when her marriage broke up years ago. Her son continued to live with her after he married and later built a second house, at his own expense, for himself and his growing family while Inge continues to live in the “old” house. He, his wife and Inge all now have their names on the title deed. “They take care of the grounds now that I am getting older,” says Inge, 76. “And in the past I’ve helped out with baby sitting and a bit of cooking now and then. It’s worked well for years. We lead quite separate lives but are always there for each other when needed”. Aged care consultant Carol Bradley Bursack quotes research on ageing and quality of life which shows that only 31 per cent of aged parents want to live with their adult children, though more than 50 per cent of adult children say they’d be happy with this arrangement. In southeast Queensland we are lucky enough to have many accommodations options for older people who want to live out their lives with independence, security, comfort and privacy. We are also lucky enough to have enough suburban space for those who choose the multi-generational option, luckier still that this is not usually forced on us by financial necessity. Australia is, after all, still the lucky country. Yet for some it does make good financial sense to share a home in which two or more generations can also share the benefits of helping each other and enjoy a close, rich, loving family life – provided there are ground rules in place for cost sharing, privacy and mutual respect for the needs of the different age groups involved. This is where the granny flat comes into its own.

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Do you remember There are more life forms on your body than people on earth. You are a planet teeming with microbes. Trillions of them inhabit your body. In fact, 90 percent of the cells in your body are actually composed of microbes.

Quote of the month “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” – Marie Curie

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AGES & STAGES

by Mocco Wollert

I am so lucky to have a substantial garden where I live. I am surrounded on three sides by lush grass, lilly pillies and all kinds of shrubs and flowers. I love flowers but am no longer able to look after them, unless they are in a vase on my table. I gave up pulling out weeds when a friend fell over while trying to pull up a stubborn plant. She landed on the hard concrete in front of her house and broke her hip. Luckily, we have village gardeners who do all the heavy work.

My retirement village is called Keperra Sanctuary and in a way it is a sanctuary, not just for us elderly folk but for all sorts of wildlife. Being one the early villages, they left plenty of grassy areas and room for gardens. As it was built on an old quarry site, we still have a small “lake” which attracts lot of wildlife. Recently, I bought a bird bath and the wildlife around me, in my trees and shrubs, is slowly starting to use it. The butcher birds, honey eaters and minas turn up on a regular basis. They come at daylight, and I love waking to the loud voices of my bird friends. The magpies have had my number for a long time. One will sit on the outdoor chair right in front of my office window, his sharp little black eyes challenging me to fetch from the pantry that special dry biscuit I keep for him. I would like to put out proper bird feed but the Bush Turkey would eat it all. I know I am not supposed to feed the wildlife, so please don’t tell anyone. I have accepted that a Bush Turkey family walks through my garden, unperturbed, even if I sit

with a friend outside on the patio. It started with a male, I presume; I have no idea how to identify male or female. However, the way he struts makes him a male in my eyes. I call him Louis and don’t chase him or his family anymore. So far, the family has respected my garden and not built a big nest in the middle of it. I have small holes beside plants but my neighbour tells me that they are made by bandicoots. Behind my fence is a small strip of wilderness, the home of a sizable goanna. I only see him occasionally in summer when he ‘strolls’ along my fence. I also saw a kangaroo hopping past and disappearing into the little wilderness behind the fence. My friends won’t believe me though and tell me I probably had a glass too many. There is a family of ducks who appears from time to time with little goslings on the grassy area, I call Village Green. A spot, not only good for ducks and magpies but also for a group of neighbours and myself to sit in the late afternoon, when the heat is gone, and share a drink and companionship. May birdsong wake you and animals surround you.

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AGES & STAGES

Discover our “I don’t know what’s in it.” Granted, my own research consisted of seeing a sign for a temporary vaccination clinic that did “walk-ins” and heading in. I once had an operation and was prescribed painkillers. I don’t know what was in them either, but they worked a treat. Strangely, many people don’t appear to be as concerned with overindulging in alcohol or foods with ingredients we can’t pronounce, let alone recognise. Not enough research? Too scared? I’m scared too, scared that our already overrun health system won’t cope. Scared that if I do contract the virus, I could pass it to someone more vulnerable. Fortunately, I’m not afraid of needles. Though I do have a vague memory of being dragged, kicking and screaming, into the doctor’s surgery for an immunisation. I was very young and I daresay Mum was very embarrassed. No such drama with my COVID booster. The only downside was waiting, although I didn’t really mind a chance to do nothing. The ‘clinic’ was set up in a sport centre. The last time I’d set foot in the place was for volleyball many years ago. If they’d left the court clear, we could have had a match to pass the time. Thumbs up to the staff who were professional and friendly. From the traffic controllers to the check-in staff to the

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The Bee Gee’s performance will have you Walkin’ On Air In the late 1960s Australian drummer Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen joined the Bee Gees, today he speaks to GAIL FORRER about those colourful times.

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tay’in alive’: You might have danced to the iconic Bee Gee’s tune at your favorite disco, listened to it on the radio or bought the album. But if you were around in the 1970s, it’s highly likely a Bee Gees tune will send you sliding down memory lane. In 2022, Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen, the Bee Gees’ drummer from 1967-69, is keeping the Bee Gees music alive with his memories and musical performances. Petersen, originally from Kingaroy, Queensland, connected with Barry Gibb in Sydney, but it was London 1967, when he joined the group. It was an auspicious time for the band, although they enjoyed previous hits in Australia, it took the management of a famous English agent to see them catapulted to international fame. Today, the seventy-threeyear-old Sunshine Coast hinterland resident recalls some of the stand-out events during his time with the band. “It was when the legendary agent Robert Stigwood signed us up and we had a gig at the Saville Theatre, which was leased by Brian Epstein at the time. There were 3000 people there, including the likes of Paul McCartney and Jane Asher and we played with an orchestra. “For a drummer to play with an orchestra is another thing altogether – it goes right through you emotionally – your tempo must be spot-on, concise and tidy.

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The Bee Gees brothers & Vince Melouney with (left) Colin Petersen The audience went berserk about it. When we went back to the dressing rooms, we poked our heads out the window and found there were about 300 fans outside and they were chanting, Bee Gees, Bee Gees, over and over. It was the first time that I think I realized that we had really made it. Yet, in that moment, there was more recognition to come. “I was there with Vince Melouney (Guitarist) when the fans spontaneously burst into ‘Waltzing Matilda’ - it sent me into tears.” Other incredible moments include watching the Gibb brothers go into creative mode. “To watch those three create a song together was

magic,” he says. “I was privileged to have that opportunity.” The band including Petersen, recorded their final cuts at the IBC Studios in London. The end result was the record, which contained their first international hit with the folk ballad “New York Mining Disaster 1941.” Petersen describes 1960s London as a place of colour and creativity. After the deprivations of WW2, it was time to shake off austerities and grow your hair long and that’s just what the younger generation did. It was a vastly different England to the one Peterson had visited as a child star. From an early age he

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showed a flare for entertainment. Firstly, he was chosen to play ‘Smiley’ in the epomonusly named iconic 1956 Australian film alongside Chips Rafferty, Sir Raph Richardson and John McCallum. Legend has it that he won the role after film director Anthony Kimmins spotted him in the street, with dirty knees

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with a group and making new friends. Members receive some great benefits including special offers, regular newsletters and incentives and prizes to help keep walkers motivated. The Heart Foundation is always looking for volunteer walk organisers to start new walking groups on the Coast. To find out how you can start a new group and for further information visit Heart Foundation Walking or call 1300 362 787. Choose bush walks, guided walks or join a regular walking group. Go at your own pace - there’s regular hosted events hosted by club and groups you can join. There’s also free weekly parkrun events. Explore more of the great outdoors at Adventure Sunshine Coast. For further information, go to: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-andCommunity/Community-Support/ Healthy-and-Active/Heart-FoundationWalking

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HISTORY

Walter Hay the man known as the “Father of Noosa” Around 1870, a Scottish born man settled in Noosa and envisaged the shire’s future. He saw the area as a great sea port, promoted construction of a rail link and believed it would become a renowned tourist resort. AUDIENNE BLYTH reveals the ventures undertaken by this early developer.

e is honoured in the naming of Walter Hay Drive which is approximately five kilometers long and extends from the Sunshine Motorway to Eumundi – Noosa Road. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1833, he lived out most of his life in the district, passing away in 1907 and is buried in the Tewantin Cemetery. He settled in the Wide Bay area in 1855 and then relocated to the Tewantin area in 1870 – 1871. He lived in the Noosa Heads area for over thirty years. His first wife was Elizabeth Eaton and together they had ten children. What a shock he received when returning home from one of his bush excursions, he saw a newspaper article saying his wife had died while giving birth to twins. In fact, he had missed her funeral. No one had known how to contact him beforehand. Later he remarried and three more children were born. Renowned for his knowledge of the Gympie and Noosa districts, he pioneered Hay’s Track in the 1870s, a short cut, from Noosa to the Gympie gold fields. Miners could disembark at

Noosa and follow the track. Coaches carried mail along this route as well. This route was promoted as being shorter and more convenient than the routes from Maryborough or from Brisbane. Walter believed that Noosa could become a great port and would develop into a tourist resort. The Noosa Bar, however, would always be too dangerous for a great port; whereas tourism became a world success story. He also promoted the possibility of a rail link to Noosa and the construction of roads and bridges. By 1886 he was one of the largest landowners in the Noosa district and busy with land dealings of large selections that he was not always able to hold. He built Bayview House which was advertised as a boarding house in the 1880s with visitors travelling from the rail link at Cooroy by coach and by boat from Tewantin. The building was replaced in the 1930s by Hillcrest Lodge and in 1958, purchased by the Anglican Church and renamed Halse Lodge after Archbishop Halse. Present-day Laguna Lookout was

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Walter Hay, remarkable Noosa pioneer. Courtesy Noosa Council/Noosa Heritage Library once part of his land and known as Tingarana Lookout which meant views of the sea and part of a large block with magnificent views. Noosa Sound development opened in 1973. It was once known as Hay’s Island, a sandbank

in the Noosa River. Beacons were set up there and at the end of Hastings Street to guide ships and Walter set up a market garden providing a local supply. He was the first landowner in Hastings Street and the first to live at the South Heads while promoting development of the Sand Spit. In 1882 Walter bought three allotments in what was to become Hastings Street. The cost of each was approximately four to six pounds. Land at the Sand Spit was subject to severe weather just before it was offered for sale and did not attract buyers. A public reserve was established and by 1885 allotments were sold. Hay leased land along Weyba Creek as well as owning the major part of Noosa Junction and Noosa Hill. Unable to pay the leasehold these properties were lost. Walter had a hand in the first bridge over Weyba Creek in 1885 but in the 1890s it had deteriorated so much that boats were again being used to reach Noosa. A replacement bridge opened in 1929 and a third in 1969 with the present bridge opened in 1995. Wallace Park is part of the original block of 134.4 hectares of land in Tewantin where Walter lived with his family until he relocated to Bayview House.

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BRAIN MATTERS

Booze, the heart, and the brain There’s a range of interpretations when it comes to health data gathered around alcohol consumption KAILAS ROBERTS examines the findings.

t seems to me that most of us have a vested interest in proving that alcohol is good for us. That’s why there was an almost global cheer when studies from the 1970’s initially showed the famous ‘J-shaped curve.’ This graphical wonder, derived from the health data of many drinkers and non-drinkers, suggests that it is better for your cardiovascular health at least to drink a little than not to drink at all. But the j-shaped curve has been hotly debated ever since. One of the main criticisms of the studies that underpin it, is that it lumps those who have NEVER drunk in with those who have GIVEN UP, perhaps because they were reformed heavy drinkers. Both groups are classified as non-drinkers, but as you can imagine, their health profiles may be very different. These studies were observational in nature. The problem with observational studies is they don’t prove causality – i.e., here that not drinking alcohol is the cause of the worsened health compared to drinking a little. They are also subject to confounders – other ways in which the groups vary that might account for the difference in health outcomes. For instance, do heavy drinkers exercise less

(probably) or might they have harder lives (again, probably)? Both a sedentary life and stress can affect health themselves, so it might not be the alcohol that’s the problem (though it probably is). What we really need is a randomized controlled trial in which very similar groups are given different interventions deliberately (in this case, no booze, a little booze, or a lot of booze perhaps),

and then the differences in health outcomes analysed. But of course, it’s hard to justify this ethically – you can’t really force people to continuously drink large amounts of alcohol when we know it is at least harmful in some ways. When it comes to booze and the brain, it is a similar story. The weight of the evidence suggests a similar ‘j’ curve (or ‘u’ curve), with the sweet spot for dementia risk reduction being drinking 1 to 14 units per week (the equivalent of a little more than a bottle of wine). This is subject to the same sort of issues as the cardiovascular studies, however. Alcohol in small amounts may protect the brain through improving blood flow, perhaps by dilating the vessels that carry it. Red wine is also replete with antioxidants which combat inflammation and inflammation is not good for your brain. Intriguingly, in mice at least, alcohol has also been shown to improve the efficiency of your brain waste clearance system, or glymphatics. This may help remove proteins that otherwise might lead to dementia. What is far less controversial is that if you drink too much alcohol over a

period of years, it will be deeply damaging to your brain. Alcohol is a neurotoxin and directly damages the nerve cells. It also depletes the brain of B vitamins which are critical to it functioning well, and directly affects the neural architecture responsible for learning – the cholinergic system. This might result in alcohol-related dementia, but also increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. If you enjoy a drink and are otherwise healthy, you can take some solace in the findings of the numerous studies – just make sure you don’t overdo it. In Australia, the advice is not to drink more than 10 units per week, and not more than 4 in one sitting. This is for health in general, but it also seems sensible advice for your brain.

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Take heed of reminders and don’t forget to smell the roses. JUDY RAFFERTY suggests how we can ‘seize the day’.

n January, I went to the funeral of a beautiful friend. She had retired quite recently. After 40 years of work, she was looking forward to the retirement she deserved. One with possibilities and freedoms. But there was an unsuspected cancer quietly attacking her vital organs. She lived for eight months after she retired. I wonder if you are like me. When I lose a friend or go to a funeral I decide, yet again, to be better at how I am living my life. To live for today. To live each day to the fullest. To be fully in the present. To feel gratitude for all that I have. To slow down and appreciate. But how do we make these wonderful intentions a real part of our own lives? I think there is a pathway. I like to think that we can move from resolution (what I am going to do) to solution (how I am going to do it) to evolution (who I become). Simple is always best. Write down the resolution. Find your own solution to ensure it happens. Keep a firm picture in mind of your own evolution. Terry, an old friend from primary school days, is an inveterate planner, always organising and being prepared. He was like that even in grade 3. After a chat over coffee Terry decided to learn to be in the present more fully (resolution). He committed to stopping and sitting on his back deck in order to silently watch and notice his surroundings for a few minutes anytime he turned on the tap in the kitchen (solution). His picture of his evolution was that he would become someone who noticed and his surroundings and enjoyed the small and daily changes around him. He told me that it worked even though he made a list and ticked off every time he successfully stopped as per his plan. Whatever works! Retirement, like other stages of our lives, is a phase that is best approached

with awareness and conscious choice. Many people tell me that they are busier in retirement than they have ever been. This can be a positive when the activity is undertaken with purpose and meaning but less enriching when it is simply busyness. There is always the danger of missing your own life while you tick off the things on your to do list. Retirement seems to be the perfect opportunity to get on the path of resolution to evolution and to put into practice the life enhancing attitudes and approaches of living for today, living each day to the fullest, being fully in the present, slowing down, feeling gratitude and appreciation. As the Roman poet suggested seize the day….carpe diem! Judy Rafferty is the author of Retirement Your Way, A Practical Guide to Knowing What You Want and How to Get It, at all good bookshops and online.

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Nature’s gifts for your mind and body Physical exercise is often recommended to stave off cognitive decline but when this is not possible there are other ways to boost the growth of neurons. KENDALL MORTON alerts us to new research suggesting minerals available in food may be of similar value.

s you age, your production of new neurons slows down dramatically. Researchers have known for years that exercise stimulates the growth of neurons and is particularly valuable for older people with cognitive decline. Now research from the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) suggests another way to boost the growth of neurons, selenium. Selenium is a mineral which you can find in meats, nuts and grains. Brazil nuts are a good quality source of selenium. It is also available as a supplement and is in many multi-vitamins. But it’s not as simple as taking selenium. Other factors come into play. QBI’s lead researcher Dr Tara Walker said physical exercise elevates the levels of a protein that transports selenium in the blood. This latest research suggests that selenium can assist with the growth of neurons much as exercise does. This work is preliminary as it is only done with mice so far. Dr Walker said, “When selenium supplements were given to the mice, the production of neurons increased, reversing the cognitive deficits observed in ageing.” (Queensland Brain Institute 2022)

There is hope too that selenium can assist in stroke recovery. Mice who suffered learning and memory problems after a stroke regained normal brain function when given selenium. Often, we encourage older people to exercise to improve and maintain cognitive function. However this is not always easy due to limited mobility, pain and chronic health conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Adding selenium to your diet appears to be a realistic alternative. (This research has been published in Cell

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repairing muscle fibres. Individuals with low vitamin D levels are more likely to have a slower gait, poorer balance and less strength than their peers. Good sources of Vitamin D include sunlight, cod liver oil, salmon, tuna, sardines, eggs and beef liver. Some dairy foods and cereals are fortified with vitamin D. Various apps are available to help you monitor your Vitamin D levels and sun exposure. WebMD warns that vitamin D deficiency can be mistaken for depression. Low vitamin D levels can show up as feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and despair. You or your family member may be experiencing many troubling symptoms including fatigue, forgetfulness, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, difficulty sleeping or a loss of appetite. Ask your doctor to check your vitamin D levels in your blood. Also use the cooler months of the year to get some sun. And just for fun and sun, reinstate the Sunday drive. Kendall Morton is Director of Home Care Assistance Sunshine Coast to Wide Bay. Call 5491 6888 or email kmorton@ homecareassistance.com

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ACTIVE LIVING

Home exercise with resistance bands TRISTAN HALL explains the details of a simple and effective means of exercise that has the ability to maintain your range of motion, build strength and improve blood circulation.

esistance bands are a fun alternative to weights. They are simple to use and inexpensive. There are two types, those with handles and those without. The ones without handles allow you to adjust your hold to anywhere on the band. They are all you need. Bands come in different levels of tension. Start with a low resistance or medium resistance band. Used regularly these bands help you maintain your range of motion, build strength and improve blood circulation. Here are a few exercises to get you started. Keep a medium tension on the bands throughout. You should be able to do 10 repetitions of an exercise with some effort for the last few reps. Oblique Twist – stand and hold the band in two hands with your arms out in front. Turn arms and torso to one side, lifting the heel of the opposite foot. Turn to the other side. This warms up your lower back. Repeat for a few minutes. Lateral Raises – sit on a stable dining chair. Sit on the resistance band and hold the ends. Start with your arms down at your sides. Then lift them until they form a T with your body. Then slowly lower your arms to the sides. Do not lock your elbows during this exercise. Adjust the band as needed. Repeat 5 times. Add in some single arm lateral raises. Finish with 5

more lateral raises with both arms. This exercise strengthens your shoulder muscles in particular. Posture Pull – this exercise helps your posture by strengthening your upper back. Sit upright in a stable dining chair. Hold the band with both hands. Put your arms out in front of you at shoulder width. Inhale and slowly open your arms out to the sides. Exhale and return your arms to the relaxed position. Keep your torso, neck and head upright as you do this. Repeat 10 times. Rowing – Sit on the floor with your legs out front and your band around your feet. Hold the band firmly in both hands. Pull your elbows back until they are slightly behind your body. Do not raise your arms up. Repeat rowing action 20 times. Work slowly, keeping the resistance on the band at all times. Rest and repeat another set. Tristan Hall is an exercise physiologist with Full Circle Wellness. Call 0431 192 284 or visit fullcirclewellness.com.au

FIT HAPPENS With Tom Law If you did some research on exercises for the elderly you would find many books, publications and studies on the positive effects of exercise. As we age the importance of exercise increases rather than decreases I believe. When you think about movement and younger active working people it makes sense that the younger generation are much more active generally. Naturally you may not be able to do the things you did when you were younger but that does not mean that you should eliminate exercise, you just need to adapt. My older exercise classes involve people from 49 years of age to 84 years. It is a difference of 34 years and because of the exercise capability range I have to ensure I grade the exercises to suit all in the group. Those of you who exercise by yourself will do the same. Our speed, dynamic power, endurance, strength and flexibility suffer as we age, so exercise needs to be appropriate and achievable In my exercise classes mentioned above I see the older group being encouraged and in some instances the occasional competitive edge

coming out when matched with younger participants. It is my belief that keeping people of all ages in the same exercise group benefits everyone. My father told me years ago when I was trying to master golf: “Always play the game with a better player, that will help you raise your game” I think having a variety of ages in our exercise group encourages the older participants while the younger attendees get a better understanding of the possible restrictions imposed by aging attendees. A win-win situation I like to call it. In my case, once again we have a few exercisers who do their absolute best to participate in all activities. We provide some alternate options for them but some of them are determined to try to negotiate the same exercises I give the younger group. I encourage the older participants to do just that, but ask them to listen to their bodies and apply common sense. Tom Law is the author of Tom’s Law Fit Happens. Visit tomslaw.com.au

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IN THE COMMUNITY

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QUOTARIANS, COPS AND KIDS ALL READING TOGETHER IN THE CALOUNDRA AREA QUOTA has a history of 10 years service in the Caloundra Community and for the past five years through QuoCKa, has assisted approximately 1300 children to realise the joy and benefits that reading brings. We read weekly with Year two

children at three primary schools in the Caloundra area. Once a child has had their book read to them, they are able to take it home to share with family and friends. Our local Police read with us whenever possible, and it is wonderful for the children to see them as friends and in a positive manner. At the start of the program, we were surprised to hear from teachers that for some children this would be the first book they had owned The children’s enthusiasm for the program was very evident at the end of year assembly with the presentation of beautiful, colourful and heartfelt thank you cards and letters from the children that were presented to the volunteers It highlighted the wonderful journey each child has experienced. QuoCKa has been invited back to all three schools, Currimundi, Caloundra and Golden Beach in 2022 for another year of discovery through exciting stories, fables and tall tales in the books. Our wonderful volunteers will ensure each child gains knowledge and the enjoyment of reading through the program and as we know reading is learning which is essential as we progress through all walks of life. To become a new member, volunteer or sponsor, or for further information on Quota or QuoCKa please contact Karen: 0451 075 677 or Dianne: 0407 229 879

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MAROOCHYORE VIEW CLUB TODAY was the first outing for 2022 which was enjoyed by the ladies of Maroochydore View Club at the Alex SLSC. It was attended by members who are taking up new committee roles. Di Herd is President after 2 years as

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Treasurer, new member Angie Carmichael has stepped up to Treasurer and Denise Schwerin is Program Officer. We are looking forward to a very interesting year with a variety of speakers lined up and some fun outings. As well as the monthly luncheon the club has a coffee morning and a midmonth outing. Maroochydore View Club has been going for more than 20 years, raising funds for the Smith Family’s scholarship program and supporting the educational needs of 10 children. The lunches are held on the fourth Friday of each month and are a great way to connect with other ladies in the area and make lasting friendships. A warm welcome is extended to all guests and prospective members. Please phone Maggie on 0418 793 906 to book your place.

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FRIENDSHIP FORCE ZOOMS INTO 2022 THE Friendship Force Sunshine Coast club zoomed into 2022 in fine style after a delightful Christmas celebration at the Power a boat Club in Caloundra, hilariously entertained by a Wiley group of members recreating Christmas carols. Past and present members appreciated the beautiful location, renewing friendships, working through some challenging trivia, winning prizes, and watching a video of “2021 in Review”. However, ever ready to adapt to the times and bowing to COVID restrictions, the planned barbecue to acknowledge Australia Day at our first meeting of the year morphed into an online zoom event. Happily, more than 30 members dressed in their beach finery and enjoyed gathering together at a distance. The business of the meeting, morning tea, trivia contests, a beach dress parade and lots of planning was shared as members made the most of the restrictions to move on into the future. The Club’s first event of the year will be the celebration of World Friendship Day where groups of members from four visiting Northern Region Friendship Force Clubs from Cairns to the Tweed will be

hosted on the Sunshine Coast with a two-day program of activities. Further activities are being planned including possible journeys to South Australia, Perth and central NSW during 2022. Many members will also be heading out on an extensive tag along driving tour in Queensland in early March. To learn more about this active and dynamic Club visit their Facebook page at Friendship Force Sunshine Coast or go to the web page at FriendshipForce SunshineCoast.org.au. New members are always welcomed in friendship.

SHARE YOUR HISTORY THE Caloundra Family History Research group is currently embarking on a project to record the group’s history. It is our 30th anniversary in May 2023 and it is desired that we finish this project to be tabled on this auspicious occasion. To achieve our goal, we are asking members of the public to contact us if they were previous members of the group. Also, if they know of family who were members and maybe have information that will help us reach our goal, we would love to hear from you.

We are happy to conduct interviews or accept typed accounts of their memories of our group. We have a rich history encompassing our growth, activities, research stories, library collection, special interest groups and guest speakers. Stories from past members would greatly enrich our 30th anniversary history book. Contact June Blackburn on 0409 932 229 or by email furnall@y7gmail.com.

SUNSHINE COAST HARMONY WEEK 2022 HARMONY Week runs in March between 15 -21 every year. The message of Harmony Week is ‘everyone belongs’. The week aims to engage people to take part in their community, respect cultural and religious diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone. It is about inclusiveness and respect. To celebrate our diversity with friends, family, schools, workplaces, and our community visit the Harmony Week webpage for inspiration, ideas, and resources to help you plan your activity or event. Harmony Week includes March 21, which is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Community groups and organisations are hosting a week long program of event and you are invited to participate. More info: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Living-and-Community/Community Sunshine Coast

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WELCOME TO SCRABBLE SUNSHINE Coast Scrabble Club meets at Nambour RSL at 1 pm on Fridays. Games, while competitive, are low key with an emphasis on simply enjoying the game. New players are welcome and given a gentle introduction as the first game is always played “open book” (i.e. players are allowed to check legality of words before playing them). Two more games are then played under Australian rules (i.e. not “open book”, with the possibility of challenging an opponent’s doubtful words.) For information phone Trevor on 5445 7770. March 2022 / YOUR TIME MAGAZINE 21

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Ford Australia continues to ride high on new range The baby of the SUV range is as sleek as its name suggests. BRUCE McMAHON reveals the pros and cons of Ford’s Puma.

he Ranger ute, and it’s cousin the Everest wagon, headline Ford Australia’s top five spot in our uber competitive market. An all-new version of the Ranger due this year again largely designed and developed in Australia _ promises to be better still and doubtless will keep showrooms buzzing. But while these strong sales numbers rely on commercial vehicles and fourwheel drives there are others in Ford’s current line-up which could do with some closer attention from buyers today. The Puma is the smallest of Ford’s SUV family and competes in a segment dominated by the likes of Mazda’s CX-3, the Kia Stonic and Toyota’s Yaris Cross; there were 12,873 CX-3s sold last year, compared with 3218 Pumas. Even allowing for supply disruptions, thanks to pandemics, that’s a fair walloping. And it’s no real indication of the value of this baby Ford. This is a handsome and sporting machine, one loaded with a fair range of comfort, convenience and safety gear. Sticker prices, before adding on-road costs, start at a reasonable $30,340. Then there’s ST-Line versions from $32,690. (Starting prices are a tad higher than

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cramped for adults, yet it’s quite a comfortable car for the pair up front. Standard fare includes a wireless charger for mobile phones with a host of Bluetooth connectivity do-dads plus steering wheel mounted paddle shifters for the auto, satellite navigation and rain-sensing wipers. There’s a fair array of safety gear too, from blind-spot monitoring to tyre pressure monitoring; all-in-all this is a premium-style cabin. Now while the Puma’s 92kW of power and 170Nm of torque may sound a

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Chicken Pizziola To support Coeliac Awareness Week between March 13- 20, cookbook author, Annette Sym, has provided some healthy low fat gluten free recipes for our readers. Annette understands the restrictions of a gluten free diet. “When my granddaughter was diagnosed with gluten intolerance, I had to rethink the meals and treats I made when she came to stay. And this was the inspiration for my gluten free baking section in book 7. No bland, boring food here! Just tasty, delicious food the whole family will enjoy.” Her two most recent cookbooks are filled with deliciously healthy recipes specifically for one or two people, three of these recipes are included in those titles.

Difficulty SERVES: 2 | Cooking for 1 or 2 people Ingredients • 250g skinless chicken breast • ¼ cup 97% fat free ham diced • ¼ cup mushrooms thinly sliced • ¼ cup capsicum thinly sliced • ¼ cup shallots chopped or onion thinly sliced • ¼ cup fresh tomato diced • ½ teaspoon crushed garlic (in jar) • ¼ teaspoon dried basil • cooking spray • 4 teaspoons no-added-salt tomato paste • ½ cup (50g) 30% reduced fat tasty cheese freshly grated Method: Preheat oven 180ºC fan forced. 1: Flatten chicken breast to double its size with meat mallet. Cut in half giving you two pieces. 2: Combine ham, mushrooms, capsicum,

shallots, tomato, garlic and basil in a medium size mixing bowl. 3: Place the two flattened chicken pieces onto a baking tray that has been coated with cooking spray then spread 2 teaspoons of tomato paste over each breast. 4: Spread pizza topping evenly over each piece. Sprinkle ¼ cup of cheese over each piece. Bake 30-40 minutes or until chicken is cooked and topping is golden brown. Suitable to be frozen. Nutritional information: fat 8.6g, saturated fat 4.9g, fibre 1.4g, protein 39.7g, carbs 3.0g, sugar 2.5g, sodium 339mg, kilojoules 1042 (cals 249), GI rating – Too low in carbs to score a GI rating. DIETITIAN’S TIP: This recipe is high in lean protein required for the growth and repair of our cells throughout our life.

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Ingredients • 250g small potatoes • 200g lean lamb mince • ¼ cup onion diced • cooking spray • 3 tablespoons frozen peas • ½ cup carrot grated • ½ cup zucchini grated • ½ cup water • 1 teaspoon salt-reduced beef stock powder (Massel®) • pepper • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (Spring Gully®) • ½ tablespoon oyster sauce • 4 teaspoons cornflour • ¼ cup (25g) Bega® 50% reduced fat cheese freshly grated Method: 1: Peel potatoes and cut into round slices 3mm thick. Rinse starch off potato then place in a microwave dish with a little water, cook on high for 5-6 minutes or until potato is just cooked. Drain, gently rinse with cold water to remove starch, leave to cool slightly.

2: Fry mince and onion until cooked in a saucepan that has been coated with cooking spray. Add peas into mince and combine. 3: Add carrot and zucchini and cook 3 minutes. 4: Place water, stock powder, pepper, Worchestershire and oyster sauce in a small bowl, combine well. Add cornflour, whisk to combine. Pour mix into mince, stir until gravy has thickened. 5: Pour into a small lasagne or casserole dish then top with potato slices, overlapping slices. Sprinkle cheese over top then place under grill until cheese has browned. VARIATION: Replace lamb mince with very lean beef or chicken mince. Suitable to be frozen. DIETITIAN’S TIP: Salt-reduced stock provides loads of taste. Too much salt (sodium) in our eating plan can contribute to high blood pressure and strokes. Nutritional information: fat 9.2g, saturated fat 2.6g, fibre 4.0g, protein 29.0g, carbs 24.6g, sugar 6.5g, sodium 579mg, kilojoules 1255 (cals 300), GI rating – High.

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Ingredients • 2 egg whites • ¼ cup white sugar • ½ teaspoon bicarb soda • ¼ cup (55g) Heinz® baby apple (in jar) • ¼ cup almond meal • ½ cup carrot grated • 2 tablespoons walnuts chopped • 3 tablespoons currants • ½ teaspoon ground mixed spice • ½ teaspoon ground ginger • ¾ teaspoon fresh orange peel • ¼ cup skim milk • ¼ cup wheat-free cornflour • 1/3 cup gluten-free self-raising flour cooking spray Icing • cup gluten free icing sugar • 1 tablespoon Philadelphia® Light cream cheese Method: Preheat oven 180ºC fan forced. 1: Beat egg whites and sugar together in a medium size mixing bowl for 1 minute using an electric beater. 2: Stir bicarb into apple sauce (it will froth), then

add to bowl. 3: Fold almond meal, carrots, walnuts, currants, spices, peel and milk into mix and combine well. 4: Sift both flours into mixture in one go then gently fold ingredients together, DO NOT BEAT as this will make the cake tough. The less the mixture is moved, the lighter the cake. 5: Once flour is combined (mixture can look a little lumpy) pour into a small loaf tin that has been coated with cooking spray. 6: Bake 35-40 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed in centre. Turn onto a wire rack to cool. 7: Icing: Mix icing sugar together with cream cheese, spread over top of cooled cake. Suitable to be frozen. DIETITIAN’S TIP: A great tasting recipe for people with diabetes and coeliac disease. Well done Annette this is extremely hard to do! The best option for people with diabetes is to omit the icing to lower the carbohydrates. Nutritional information: fat 3.7g, saturated fat 0.2g, fibre 1.1g, protein 3.2g, carbs 23.1g, sugar 15.2g, sodium 131mg, kilojoules 572 (cals 137), GI rating – Medium.

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WILLS & ESTATES FEATURE

Where there’s a Will there’s a way By TRACEY JOHNSTONE

t’s a bit morbid talking Wills and Estates but with many readers asking for information on how they should go about preparing and updating their Will , Your Time has some helpful tips. It can be a confronting task to complete, but it is an important document. A Will allows you to specify what you want to have happen to your belongings after your death and greatly eases the grieving process for your family and friends left behind who are often the ones expected to work out what to do with your goods and assets. Be aware jotting down a few notes on a piece of notepaper isn’t necessarily going to be accepted by the courts as a legal Will. Neither is making a voice recording or using a pre-printed Will form. Seeking the advice of a qualified solicitor can make the process a lot easier and ensure the arrangements you leave in place are legally acceptable. Before contacting a solicitor it’s a good idea to make a list of what you own and who you would like to receive those items after your death. You should also consider who you want to manage your estate and ask them if they are prepared to do the necessary

estate management tasks. Once you have clarity on these issues, then it’s time to contact a trusted solicitor. Dying without a Will means you have died intestate. The Public Trustee then becomes responsible for your estate. It will trace beneficiaries but this can take time and attract costs that are then deducted from your estate. Once your Will is finalised and signed, it can be tempting to put it in your bottom draw and forget about it. However, it is best to take care and remember as life changes to talk to your solicitor about a review and making appropriate changes.

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IS BEING APPOINTED AN EXECUTOR WORTH THE TROUBLE? By DON MACPHERSON

n Executor is the person named in a Will who the deceased chose to administer the estate. If there is no will, then someone must apply to the court to be appointed as Administrator of the estate. The Executor or Administrator is responsible for the deceased’s property and for payment of all outstanding debts and taxes from the estate funds before distributing the assets of the estate to the beneficiaries of the Will. The Executor or Administrator’s duties include: • Protecting and auditing the deceased’s assets and perhaps obtaining asset valuations; • Contacting the beneficiaries of the estate to advise as to entitlements under the Will (or the next of kin in an Intestacy); • Collecting and recovering the deceased’s assets; • While assets are being collected, and debts paid, maintaining the assets of the deceased in the interim; • Paying any debts of the

deceased owing prior to death and any incurred during the course of the estate’s administration; An executor also acts as trustee of the estate in holding assets on trust for the beneficiaries, for example where beneficiaries are minors or are otherwise unable to hold their entitlements under the Will. An executor must not make distributions to beneficiaries until he or she is sure that there is no likelihood of a claim being made for a share of the estate. The executor’s first task is to determine the assets and the liabilities of the estate. A solicitor appointed to manage the estate will usually request the executor (among other things) to send to their office the following documents and papers: • Original Death Certificate once it has been received from the funeral home; • Any cheque books or passbooks for the deceased’s bank accounts; e deceased; • Any accounts payable by the

Estate; and • Any other relevant documentation (including details of term deposits, life insurance policies and any documents held by the deceased’s accountant). On receiving this information, a solicitor can then correspond on behalf of the executor with the asset holders (e.g. banks) and with the creditors to determine the financial details so that a comprehensive statement of assets and liabilities can be finalised. The role of an Executor is onerous, challenging, and often fraught with family tension. It is better to engage a solicitor who is familiar with the tasks involved, and without any emotional tensions, to carry out the necessary tasks in the shortest possible time. Sunshine Coast Elder Law are experts in Estate Management, Estate Disputes, and Wills and other Estate Planning matters. Contact them on 1800961622 or visit www.sunshinecoastelderlaw. com.au

IS IT A WILL OR NOT? For many years a Queensland Will had to be in a particular form, and, be signed and witnessed in a certain way. Now, text messages, computer discs, video recordings and scribbled notes can all be Wills. This is because in 2006 the law was changed to allow a Court to decide that these types of things can be Wills. Such a Will is called an “informal Will”. Informal Wills are unusual, sometimes bizarre, and when made often get a lot of publicity. This could lead to the idea

that making a Will is simple and that some sort of record, no matter in what form, as to how a person’s property is to be gifted upon death, will be adequate. What is not publicised is that before an Informal Will can be effective, there has to be an application to the Supreme Court. This will always be costly and even more so if the application is opposed, say, by someone who has been cut out of an earlier Will. Also, there is no guarantee whatsoever that an application will be successful as the Court must be satisfied that the deceased person intended what was done to be a Will. Wills should only be prepared by properly qualified and experienced solicitor and should always be signed under the supervision of a solicitor. The associated costs are minuscule compared with the cost of needing to apply to the Court to try to have an informal Will made valid. Visit Geoff Lyons Solicitors for more helpful advice glyons.com.au

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IS YOUR SUPER IN YOUR WILL? By IAN GRIFFITHS It is a common misconception that when you die, your hard earned and treasured Superannuation savings contained in your Superannuation Members account form part of your Estate and will be distributed to the beneficiaries nominated in your Will. However, that is not necessarily so. In a nutshell, unless the Superannuation Fund prohibits it, you can direct the Super Fund Trustee to pay your Superannuation Members Death Benefit Entitlement by way of a document called a Binding (or nonBinding) Death Benefit Nomination (or similar form of agreement or directive) to specified beneficiaries, usually loved ones such as spouses, partners, children etc. or directly to your personal representatives (namely the Executor or Executors named in your last Will ) for payment or distribution to your estate. For example, it is common for a Binding Death Benefit Nomination or similar directive to nominate a surviving spouse or partner in the first instance or, if that person has already died, then the personal representatives named in your last Will. If you do not nominate your personal representatives (your estate) to receive

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RANGECARE SHARES THE WONDER OF VIRTUAL REALITY Local in-home aged care provider, RangeCare, has introduced a new Virtual Reality program that allows their clients to experience adventures in life they never thought were possible. With the use of a Virtual Reality headset, RangeCare’s trained facilitators can virtually guide clients through a wide range of activities. “Participants of the program have experienced such things as exploring international museums, attending live concerts, deep diving in the ocean, and visiting the cities and hometowns they grew up in or used to travel to,” said Business Development Manager, Jess Garey. “Many of our clients are geographically isolated and the likelihood of them travelling abroad is low. Our Virtual reality program is a chance for our clients to travel remotely and experience new scenery,” continued Jess. For some, participating in the program has triggered her recollection of many happy memories. Ninety-year-old RangeCare client Ludmilla has been using the virtual reality program to visit her hometown in Serbia. “When I saw the house that I lived in Serbia, for two weeks I felt I was back

RangeCare Facilitator, Fabienne, assists VR Program participant, Steen with putting on the headset. there and it felt good,” She said. Ludmilla was even able to visit the exact bridge that her sister went into labour in, over 60 years ago. Many of the participants have shared how amazing it is to be able to experience events from the comfort and safety of their own homes. The Virtual Reality program is currently only available to RangeCare clients. There is no cost to participate in this service. If you would like to learn more about this program or any other services that RangeCare offers to the community, please call 07 5445 7044 or visit www.rangecare.com.au/virtualreality

McKenzie Aged Care Group was founded by a family who saw a need to create an environment that truly felt like a family home. For over 20 years, the creation and growth of 17 homes, that have become warm and welcoming communities, has been based on the foundations of family values. Like the core of any strong family – to put family first – McKenzie has always proudly stated that, “we put people first”. The McKenzie family vision – to provide aged care homes that they would be proud to live in - started when sisters Sally and Mary-Ann McKenzie opened their first home in 2001, in the inner Melbourne suburb of Windsor. Their vision continues today with homes around Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales, where the resident’s needs remain the focus at every stage. Mary-Ann McKenzie, Director, said “In a world where we are all impacted by the effects of COVID-19 and continually experiencing periods of isolation, lockdowns and separation from our loved ones, the family unit has never been more important. When families entrust their loved ones into our care, they will feel happy knowing that we are

a family business that will care for their loved one like one of our own.” “At a time when family really matters, we want to provide the community with the confidence they need when its time to make a decision to enter aged care.,” Director Sally McKenzie said. McKenzie understands the decision to move into a home is a big step. That’s why dedicated team members ready to assist at every stage of the journey into care. Your nearest McKenzie Aged Care homes are in Burderim, Beerwah, Deception Bay and Bongaree. To learn more and discover the quality care that McKenzie can provide for your loved one, call 1300 899 222 today or visit mckenzieacg.com

JUDY BLOOMS IN NEW LIFESTYLE AT NIRIMBA After several attempts at retirement, Judy White finally took the plunge and finished her last day working in a medical practice in Gladstone (QLD). “They kept asking me back and I found it hard to say no,” she said. Of course, this time it worked as she made the decision to move south, closer to two of her children who live in Brisbane. “I’ve always wanted to move to the Sunny Coast and when I retired last year, I thought it was time to start looking,” she laughed. “And obviously I can’t work on reception from here.” Judy is one of the first homeowners to

move into Stockland’s Halcyon Nirimba, which is part of the masterplanned community of Aura near Caloundra (QLD). “There were a few married couples who moved in before me, but the lady next door is on her own and we have become really good friends,” she said. Judy said has become involved in lots of activities such as craft, movie groups and community drinks but is excited about the facilities opening next year. “Everyone is joining in really well and when The Clubhouse opens, I’m sure that will take off.” “I love the beach and walking down to Caloundra, it’s been amazing.

I hope I get myself a bike soon so I can take advantage of all the bike tracks around here.” Judy said her life had changed since making the move. “I used to be more of a shy person, but now I seem to have really come out of my shell,’ she said. “I’m really enjoying the company; everyone has just been great.” For more details on Halcyon Nirimba, please call 1800 72 71 70, visit stockland. com.au/thrive or drop into the Sales and Information Centre at 25 Banya Avenue, Nirimba.

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HEARING AWARENESS FEATURE

Listen for hearing loss By TRACEY JOHNSTONE

earing loss is part of the ageing process, but it doesn’t need to define you if you take hold of it rather than ignore it and just battle on regardless. There are safe hearing strategies you can use that can ease the discomfort of hearing loss. Tell the people you are talking with that you struggle with your hearing. Ask them to face you when talking and speak normally. And if you still miss what is being said, tell the speaker and ask them to repeat their words. Try not to worry when you don’t hear everything being said. Instead, focus on the theme and then piece together the conversation content. Where possible reduce the background noise by choosing a place to sit that is away from loud noises. Try to reduce the time you wear headphones. They are part of our daily lives when

listening to music or talking on the phone but limiting their use can go some way to protecting your hearing. But for noise cancelling headphones, they can be useful for reducing the noise when you are in loud environments such as when travelling in a bus or train. If all this still leaves you frustrated and tired from the effort, then it’s time you sought the advice of a hearing expert. They can show you what options there are for making your life a lot more enjoyable. For people who have in the past been exposed to loud noise in nightclubs, bars or at concerts, a sensation of sound in the ears known as tinnitus may occur. Normally tinnitus recovers within a short time but if the exposure has continued for a long time it can lead to permanent hearing loss. There is no medical or surgical cure for noise-induced hearing loss.

CHECK HEARING FOR GOOD HEALTH There is a silent epidemic of hearing loss which impacts upon the quality of life and health of Australians. World Hearing Day (March 3) aims to raise awareness of hearing loss more widely. Hearing loss is one of those health issues that is far more widespread than you think. It is estimated that one in six people have a significant hearing loss, this is expected to increase to 1 in 4 by 2050. Once you reach the age of 60 the statistics indicate 50% have a hearing loss. The impacts of untreated

hearing loss make it more likely that people develop depression, anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. They may also avoid or withdraw from social situations. The Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing’s (CHeBA) Sydney Memory and Ageing Study from 2005–2017 indicated that there is a significant association between selfreported hearing loss and mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to dementia. The good news is according to a 2017 report published in The Lancet addressing midlife hearing loss may prevent up to 9% of new dementia cases.

The take home story is that your hearing is critical to your overall health and wellbeing. Book an appointment today. Mark Paton is a senior hearing rehabilitation specialist at Hear4Good an Australian and independent hearing clinic at Golden Beach and Caloundra. (07)54770144 www.hear4good. com.au

BEWARE OF HEARING DAMAGE DUE TO LOUD SOUNDS This year’s theme for World Hearing Awareness is: “To hear for life, listen with care ! ” The incidence of hearing loss is increasing and it’s not just due to an aging population. The World Health Organisation projects one in four people to have hearing problems by 2050. Importantly hearing loss due to loud sounds can be prevented - a timely reminder to wear hearing protection when operating

power tools or attending concerts. Safe listening levels depend on the intensity, duration and frequency of the exposure. Even short periods of exposure to loud sounds can cause noise induced hearing loss. Damage to the hearing system can also accumulate over a lifetime and manifest as a hearing loss in later life. If you have ever worked in noise or practiced noisy hobbies it is also

possible you will find yourself with hearing difficulties. Support is available at Sunshine Coast Audiology, where you can fitted with over-the-counter or custom made hearing protection, test for hearing loss and supply, fit and adjust hearing aids and assistive listening devices. Ph: 07 5378 2226 or email: info@sunshinecoastaudiology. com.au.

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Sunshine Coast Audiology Our services include: • We are an accredited provider of the Hearing Services Program • Hearing rehabilitation for adults • Hearing aid repairs and adjustment • Full diagnostic hearing assessments for school-aged children and adults • Hearing screenings for adults and school-aged children • Supply and fitting of custom and over-the-counter ear plugs • Tinnitus management

Please call us on 07 5378 2226 or email info@sunshinecoastaudiology.com.au Sunshine Coast

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Why Choose us? We are an independent practice with no affiliation to hearing aid manufacturers, as such we are able to recommend, fit and adjust hearing devices from all leading brands and will do what is right for you as the patient, not a foreign shareholder. We look forward to meeting you and your loved ones and assisting with your hearing needs. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us! - Anita Burgess and Emryn Maclachlan

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HEALTH

What is Alzheimer’s disease?

lzheimer’s disease is the most common type of irreversible dementia (gradual loss of memory, intellect, rational thought and social skills). Nearly 7 out of 10 people with dementia have the Alzheimer’s type. While Alzheimer’s disease affects up to 1 in 10 Australians over 65 years of age, and up to 3 in 10 Australians over 85, it is not a normal part of ageing. The brain contains millions of brain cells (neurons) that organise how the brain stores memories, learns habits and shapes our personality. Signals pass along the connections between brain cells in the form of chemicals called neurotransmitters. Alzheimer’s disease affects these cells and chemicals, disturbing memory, impairing thinking and causing behaviour changes over time. People with Alzheimer’s disease eventually need long-term care and support. There are 2 main types of Alzheimer’s disease:

• Sporadic Alzheimer’s is the most common form and usually occurs after age 65. Its cause is not fully understood. • Familial Alzheimer’s (sometimes referred to as ‘hereditary’) is caused by a very rare genetic condition and results in dementia, usually in people in their 40s and 50s. This is known as younger onset dementia. What are the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease? Early on, Alzheimer’s disease may be hard to notice. The first signs are usually memory loss and difficulty finding the right words for everyday things. However, many people have trouble with memory but don’t have Alzheimer’s — so it’s important to visit a doctor to work out the exact cause of memory problems.

activities you once enjoyed • taking longer to do regular tasks • forgetting well-known people or places • difficulty processing questions and instructions • a decline in social skills • unpredictable emotions

Other common symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include: • vagueness in daily conversation • lack of enthusiasm for

Alzheimer’s disease is sometimes classified into three stages, based on the severity of symptoms: 1. Mild Alzheimer’s disease:

early signs of dementia, no additional support is usually needed. 2. Moderate Alzheimer’s disease: symptoms are difficult to cope with and support is likely to be required. 3. Advanced Alzheimer’s disease: continuous care in all daily activities may be needed. Symptoms will progress differently between people, depending on what areas of the brain are affected. As the disease progresses

deeper into the brain, other functions are affected and symptoms get worse. For people with familial Alzheimer’s disease, mutations in three genes have been found to increase the production of amyloid plaques that damage the brain. There are other ‘risk-factor genes’ that may increase a person’s chance of getting Alzheimer’s disease earlier in life. How is Alzheimer’s disease treated? Although there is no cure, certain treatments may improve symptoms for a time. Many people with Alzheimer’s disease also learn ways to cope with their symptoms, and improve their quality of life. Other interventions If you care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, it may be helpful to make changes to their. Check out Dementia Australia’s help sheets. Source; and more info. At: healthdirect.gov.au/alzheimersdisease

Tess Keightley

Our dietitians are here to help you with heart healthy nutrition.

At EONLife Wellness you can work one-on-one with our dietitians so they can provide you with individualised nutrition support to improve your health via nutrition coaching, tailored meal plans and nutrition education.

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Tess believes there is space for all foods in our diets and has a very balanced approach to nutrition. She can work with you to create realistic and sustainable goals that are best suited to your needs and lifestyle.

Megan Rowley Megan can support you to create balanced and realistic nutrition goals. She can create individualised nutrition interventions that support and manage your health concerns, while ﬁtting in with your lifestyle.

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HEALTH

HOW TO IDENTIFY THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DIABETES For our bodies to work, we need to convert glucose (sugar) from food into energy. People with diabetes can’t convert sugar to energy efficiently. This leads to high levels of sugar in the blood, called hyperglycaemia. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, controls our blood sugar levels. Diabetes occurs when your pancreas cannot produce enough insulin or your body becomes resistant to insulin. There are different types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. People with type 1 diabetes cannot produce insulin and require lifelong insulin replacement to survive. The disease can occur at any age, although it mostly occurs in children and young adults. Type 2 diabetes is associated with hereditary factors and lifestyle risk factors. These include poor diet, not getting enough physical activity, and being overweight or obese.

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People with type 2 diabetes may be able to manage their condition through lifestyle changes. However, they may also need diabetes medications or insulin replacement to control blood sugar levels. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and usually disappears after the baby’s birth. Women who had gestational diabetes while pregnant are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes later. What are the symptoms of diabetes? Common symptoms of diabetes include: • excessive thirst or hunger • passing more urine than usual • feeling tired and lethargic • unexplained weight loss (for type 1), or gradual weight gain (for type 2) • having cuts that heal slowly • itchy skin or skin infections • blurred vision Type 1 diabetes is usually spotted quickly, since symptoms can appear suddenly. Most people with type 1 diabetes are diagnosed before the age of 19. Many people with type 2 diabetes, however, don’t have symptoms at all or have signs

that go unnoticed for a long time. When should I see my doctor? Diabetes is serious but can be managed well with a combination of medicines and lifestyle changes. Early diagnosis and treatment can also help to reduce the risk of more serious complications. Speak to your doctor if you are experiencing symptoms of diabetes or have concerns about your risk of diabetes. Can diabetes be prevented? While type 1 diabetes can’t be prevented, there is clear evidence that maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly and following a healthy eating plan can delay or even prevent type 2 diabetes. Healthy habits that can help prevent type 2 diabetes include: • healthy eating • maintaining a healthy weight, or losing weight if you are overweight or obese • regular physical activity • quitting smoking • reducing your alcohol intake (fewer than 4 standard drinks a day) Source; and more info. At: healthdirect.gov.au/diabetes

DIETITIANS AT THE HEART OF YOUR HEALTH Residents of the Sunshine Coast now have access to a new dietitian service with a focus on heart healthy nutrition. Tess Keightley and Megan Rowley of EONLife Wellness work with patients one-on-one to provide them with individualised nutrition support to improve their heart (and overall) health. They offer nutrition coaching, tailored meal plans and nutrition education. “Improving your diet quality can significantly improve your heart health,” says Tess. “With the support of your dietitian, the right diet can help reduce your blood pressure, manage your weight, reduce cholesterol levels and improve your blood sugar levels.” Tess believes there is space for all foods in our diets and has a very balanced approach to nutrition. She works with patients to create realistic and sustainable goals that are best

suited to their treatment plan and lifestyle. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and Tess will work with you to create a nutrition plan suited to your individual needs. Megan also supports patients to create balanced and realistic nutrition goals. She can create individualised nutrition interventions that support you and manage your health concerns and treatment, while fitting in with your lifestyle. It was her own family history of cardiovascular disease that led Megan to seek experience within the cardiac rehabilitation space during her studies. EONLife Wellness, a sister company of cardiac care specialists Heart HQ, is based in Sippy Downs and has ample patient parking. To find out more or to make an appointment with Tess or Megan, call the friendly EONLife Wellness team on 07 5414 1100 or visit www.hearthq.com.au for more details.

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GLAUCOMA FEATURE

Be alert to glaucoma risks By TRACEY JOHNSTONE

laucoma acts by stealth developing slowly and often without symptoms. If it’s left undetected, it can cause vision loss and even blindness. The bad news is it’s not reversible. The good news is that if glaucoma is detected early and tgeated, your sight can be saved. You may be at a heightened risk of glaucoma if you have a family history of the condition, high eye pressure, are of African or Asian descent, have diabetes, are short or long sighted, have been on a prolonged course of steroid medication, experience migraines, have had an eye operation or eye injury, have high or low blood pressure or experience obstructive sleep apnoea. Glaucoma Australia says there is a 10 times greater chance of developing glaucoma if a direct relative has been diagnosed with this condition. If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, you should tell your closest family members.

The loss of sight due to glaucoma is usually gradual and a considerable amount of peripheral or side vision may be lost before there is an awareness of any problem. Glaucoma Australia says about 50 per cent of people don’t even know they have glaucoma. As a good health management rule it’s wise to get your eyes fully tested by an optometrist every two years. If diagnosed with glaucoma the most common form of treatment is eye drops. Laser and surgery are also used. It’s vital you follow your treatment plan and attend follow-up appointments. Glaucoma is a life-long and often progressive condition, but appropriate treatment can prevent vision loss. If your optometrist has flagged you may have a glaucoma problem in the future then put a reminder in your diary to keep on top of your checks as early detection may just save your vision.

CATCH THIEF OF SIGHT BEFORE IT STEALS YOUR VISION Dr MADELEINE ADAMS Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss among the adult population globally and in Australia. It is estimated that there are 300,000 Australians living with glaucoma, but over 50% are unaware they have it. Left untreated, it can lead to vision loss and even total blindness. While commonly called glaucoma, it is actually a group of eye diseases where sight is lost due to damage to the eye’s optic nerve. The optic nerve is like an insulated cable transmitting signals along your optic nerve cells - which act like wires - from the light receptors in the eye to your brain. We are born with about 1 million of these cells, but they slowly reduce in number with age. People with Glaucoma lose these cells at a higher rate than most and so they start to lose vision. The loss of sight is usually gradual and starts in the periphery, or the side of your vision. As this occurs in the

periphery, much vision may be lost before there is an awareness of any problem. While there are different types of glaucoma, Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma is the most common, with 90% of glaucoma cases in Australia. It is nicknamed the ‘sneak thief of sight’ because there are no obvious symptoms in the early stages of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma. Another type of glaucoma is called Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma which can cause severe eye pain associated with nausea and vomiting, headache, watery eyes, sudden onset of blurred vision and seeing halos around lights. This is a medical emergency; immediate treatment is required

and anyone with these symptoms should present immediately to a hospital emergency department. Unfortunately, there is no cure yet for glaucoma and any vision loss that occurs is irreversible. However, we can slow down the rate of progression with treatments provided by an ophthalmologist. When you have your regular visits to your optometrist, they will check to see if there are signs of glaucoma, or if you are at risk of developing it. Risk factors for glaucoma include age, family history, short- or longsightedness, obstructive sleep apnoea and diabetes. Optometrists will refer you to us if they are concerned you have signs or risk factors for glaucoma. For more information and resources see Glaucoma Australia (www.glaucoma.org.au/what-isglaucoma) or visit our website at Insight Eye Surgery (www. insighteyesurgery.com.au/). Insight Eye Surgery. Eye care about you in Noosa, phone 07 5345 5011

Enjoy your best life with clear vision Insight Eye Surgery provides the highest quality eye care to enhance, preserve and restore vision. We do this by combining state-of-the art technology with the latest techniques. We provide a personalised service with clear communication in a friendly, caring environment. Dr Madeleine Adams (MB ChB BSc(Hons) PhD FRANZCO) is an experienced refractive cataract surgeon and comprehensive ophthalmologist. Insight Eye Surgery takes care of: • Cataracts

• Macular degeneration

• Pterygium

• Refractive lens exchange

• Glaucoma

• Dry eye disease and ocular surface optimisation

Ask your GP or optometrist for a referral today. Insight Eye Surgery is a Known Gap Provider, conveniently located at 1/31 Thomas Street, Noosaville QLD 4566

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GLAUCOMA FEATURE

THE RISKS OF GLAUCOMA AND DRIVING

EARLY DETECTION AND TREATMENT CAN SAVE SIGHT

Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye diseases where vision is lost due to damage to the optic nerve. It is often, but not always, associated with a gradual rise in intra-ocular pressure. Most commonly, the patient is unaware they have a problem until it is too late. Unfortunately there is no cure for glaucoma. Early diagnosis and correct treatment are essential. Glaucoma can cause peripheral visual field loss resulting in reduced awareness of objects and people in our side or peripheral vision. Central (straight ahead) vision is often unaffected in the early stages of glaucoma, so our ability to see clearly is unchanged. Initial changes in the visual field are subtle but can be detrimental to our safety on the road. Often, when small areas of vision disappear, the brain fills in the image to create an inaccurate but believable scene in the part of the visual field that is diminished. This is called the “filling-in-effect”. The filling-in-effect influences our visual perception when driving and impairs our ability to see hazards on the road such as pedestrians, bike riders, other vehicles, road debris or potholes. Visual field loss from glaucoma can also enlarge our blindspot when driving and impede our ability to safely merge into traffic or change lanes. Reduced peripheral vision can also

Glaucoma, the death of the nerve fibres connecting the eye to the brain, is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Based on epidemiological studies, 2% of Australians over 50 likely have glaucoma, and 50% of these people remain undiagnosed. We can prevent vision loss from glaucoma through early diagnosis and management. If you have a family history of glaucoma, your risk may be as high as 25%. Called the thief of sight, the only way to detect glaucoma is through testing conducted by your optometrist or ophthalmologist. All persons over 50 should be checked for glaucoma at least every two years unless you have a family history of glaucoma, then every six months to 1 year. Glaucoma damage is irreversible, and treatment aims to prevent further damage and vision loss. The more advanced the disease is at diagnosis, the harder it is to treat and the more likely you are to lose significant vision. To find out if you have glaucoma, book an appointment with your optometrist or ophthalmologist to get a check. Drops have been the mainstay of glaucoma treatment for many years. Many people can now become drop-free by using new technologies and

hinder our ability to rapidly adapt to dynamic variations in lighting, such as when we are driving through a series of shadows cast on the road. Our ability to drive at night and adjust to oncoming headlights and streetlights can also be hindered. Contrast is our ability to see how faded an image is before it becomes indistinguishable. Changes to vision as a result of glaucoma can cause subtle and unconscious changes in our contrast vision. Good contrast vision is important to be able to see pedestrians, other vehicles and hazards in poor lighting conditions and on overcast and rainy days. Because glaucoma has very few symptoms, patients are often unaware they have a problem. A regular eye examination with an optometrist, timely referral if necessary, and adequate treatment are all essential in the management of glaucoma. Visit www.sconoosa.com.au

treatment options available for glaucoma, including Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) reduce the drop burden. Not all treatment options are suitable for every patient. If you have glaucoma and would like to explore your options for treatment, speak to an eye specialist with experience in these new treatment modalities. Visit bestpracticeeyecare.com.au

Care for a puppy in 2022! Calling all Sunshine Coast puppy lovers Could you care for a puppy this year? Want to make lifelong friends with like-minded puppy carers? Your role as a carer is to: • Nurture and socialise the puppy • Provide a safe space where the puppy can sleep indoors • Not leave the puppy alone for more than 3.5 hours

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WHAT’S ON

SUNSHINE COAST CRAFT BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL LOCAL Australian brewers and cideries are chomping at the bit to join the The 2022 festival bill line-up which will see over 20 hand-picked Australian brewers and cideries come together to showcase more than 100 brews, including some of the rarest and most sought-after creations to come to the Sunshine Coast region. Now is the time to grab your tickets and get ready to brew and chew with a stellar lineup of street food stalls and local produce. You can take your time to taste more than 100 varieties of craft beer and cider on tap, while you listen to live music, and eat from the huge variety of food stalls

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with styles catering for everyone. You can stay up to date with all the nitty-gritty by joining the Facebook event. The event is on Saturday, March 19, midday at NightQuarter, 201/8 The Avenue, Birtinya. Phone 1300 264 448. Visit nightquarter.com.au.

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“THE last phase is the most glorious”, a line from Calendar Girls by Tim Firth. This play was written 20 odd years ago as a result of a group of women who attended the local Women’s Institute in The Dales of northern England. These brave women starred in and produced an alternative calendar to raise funds to buy a settee for a local hospital. It was at this hospital where one of the women’s husbands had passed away as a result of leukemia. This wonderful story was made into a motion picture, a stage play and now a musical. Coolum Theatre Players will present the stage play in March and April this year which will be directed by Barbara Ryan, a relatively newcomer to the

Sunshine Coast. Barbara relocated to Mount Coolum in 2019 from northern Victoria where she directed and acted for many years in local community and pro-am productions. Previously, she performed with several theatrical companies in Coffs Harbour and was a founding member of Seacreast Productions. She directed her first show, Deckchairs, for Coolum Theatre Players in April 2021. The cast and crew of Coolum Theatre Players’ production of Calendar Girls will star in and produce a calendar of their very own with the proceeds of the calendar donated to Katie Rose Cottage. The CEO John Gabrielson and director/chair Carol Raye from Katie Rose Cottage have identified a need for some new comfy lounge chairs for their guests and so the aim is to raise enough funds from the sales of calendars to make a purchase. Calendars will be available to buy during the run of the shows at the end of March and start of April and will also be available to purchase directly through Coolum Theatre Players after the show. Katie Rose Cottage is largely dependent upon donations and volunteers to operate this special service. For more information about the service, please contact Carol Raye at: carolr@katierosecottage.org.au. Show tickets are available through North Shore Realty in Coolum. Performance dates are this March – Friday 25, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27, and April – Friday 1, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3.

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JIVE TO THE BEST JAZZ AT CALOUNDRA

THE Brisbane Big Band will appear at the Caloundra Power Boat Club for the Sunshine Coast Jazz Club for the second time on its rare departure from their hometown of Brisbane. The Brisbane Big Band was founded by Tony Ashby in June 1974 and has had a regular residency at the Brisbane Jazz Club ever since. The band continues to go from strength to strength in its quality and reputation in the Brisbane jazz scene due to the enthusiastic contribution of the musicians, writers and management. In 2013 and 2014 the band travelled to Port Macquarie and took part in John Morrison’s Big Band Blast Festival and has regularly

featured at the Brisbane Jazz Club’s annual Brisbane Big Band Festival since its inauguration in 2012. Appearing alongside Alan Western and the Brisbane Big Band will be Lynn Rogers. She grew up in Mt Isa, and later, winning a talent quest in Coolangatta in 1957 as a 16-year-old, Lynn was catapulted into a musical career that would see her meet the late great Frank Sinatra and sing alongside Sammy Davis Jnr. In the 1960s, she found fame with the hit song Just Loving You. After this, she left for America and regularly worked at the Latin Quartet in Las Vegas. One night, Lynn was befriended by Sammy Davis Jnr after he got up during her show and started singing That Old Black Magic with her. He then took her under his wing and was instrumental in getting her on stage at the Star Dust Hotel in New York City. Lynn shows no signs of resting her vocal cords. The show is on March 20. For more, contact Richard on 0427 782 960 or visit sunshinecoastjazzclub.net.au.

ART STUDIOS OPENING UP DURING MARCH

BEST OF THE BEE GEES THE Best of the Bee Gees brings original Bee Gees drummer, Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen, to The Events Centre Caloundra. The Best of the Bee Gees features Evan Webster (Barry Gibb), Russell Davey (Robin Gibb) and Greg Wain (Maurice Gibb), and has brought global audiences hustling to their feet for more than two decades. The Best of the Bee Gees perform at The Events Centre Caloundra from 8pm on Saturday, June 11. Prices: Full price, $79; concessions and groups 6+ $69; and a family ticket, $158. The show is on June 11. To book phone 5491 4240 or visit theeventscentre.com.au.

OPEN Studios Sunshine Coast is a celebration of the region’s vibrant and diverse art scene, offering visitors a unique opportunity to meet and see artists work in their own creative spaces. Throughout the week-long event, the community can take selfguided tours to meet local artists in person, view artistry in action, purchase art, participate in workshops and gain a new appreciation for the creativity of local talent. One of the artists on the trail is artist Janet Clay. From early childhood, painting at the kitchen table to her experience working and exploring the communities of the Northern Territory as a nurse, Janet evokes and portrays her emotions thought her art. Whether they be of her landscapes of the Australian outback or her inspirational seascapes from sailing through the Pacific Islands, she takes you on a journey through time

Particpating artist Janet Clay and memories, portrayed in her paintings. The event takes place: Coast studios, March 18-20. Hinterland studios, March 26-27. Some studios are also open on weekdays from 10am-4pm in the five days between the Hinterland and the Coastal weekends. Please check listings to ensure they are open when you plan to visit. Visit openstudiossunshine coast.com.au.

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ROME TO RIO – THE SOUNDS OF ITALY AND BRAZIL CHANCES are at some time in your life you’ve stood in a lift and heard the Girl from Ipanema tune coming through the speakers. We’re all familiar with it but you may not know that the tune was composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim, a famous songwriter from Brazil who became known as the “father of Bossa Nova”. Jumping forward 40 years, Brisbane academic and musician Peter Freeman decided to write a thesis on the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim. Not limited to just writing, Freeman is an incredible musician and arranger and has created shows featuring the music of Jobim and other Brazilian composers. Freeman’s latest project has seen him collaborate with some of Brisbane’s finest musicians who have an affinity with Brazil and Italy, forming the Tropical Dance Orchestra. Their Rome to Rio show features songs that are the result of a collective exploration of the

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fascinating musical alchemy between Italy and Brazil. The six piece band will present some of the most popular and appealing songs by artists such as Ennio Morricone, Vinicius de Moraes, Ary Barroso, Paolo Conte, Bruno Martino, Walter Malgoni, Henry Mancini, Francesco de Gregori, Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Pink Martini and more. The performance is on Sunday, March 27, 6pm8.30pm at Glass House Brewery, 8/330 Mons Road, Forest Glen. Tickets $54 for dinner and show. Visit stickytickets.com.au/ TheJazzSessions. For more, phone Robyn Brown on 0403 152 397 or email info@ sassyjazz.com.au.

THE Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra (SCSO) started in 1972 and is celebrating 50 years of bringing symphonic sound to the Sunshine Coast. Come and experience some of their favourite pieces from their first 50 years, from Bernstein to Borodin, Tchaikovsky to Copland. The SCSO was founded by the late Olive Frame, a professional musician, music teacher, and composer, who made her home on the Sunshine Coast. Conducted by Adrian

King, the concert features Bernstein’s West Side Story Suite, Verdi’s Grand March from Aida, Faure’s Pavane, and A Tribute to Irving Berlin, arranged by Healey. With a moving Welcome to Country didgeridoo performance to kick it off, it is a powerful selection of big orchestral favourites not to be missed. It’s on March 26, 7pm at Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina. Tickets are $40 for general admission and $35 for

concession, including a program, and can be purchased on the SCSO website. Under 18s are free. For more, visit sunshinecoastsymphony orchestra.com.

CURRIMUNDI EVENING MARKET THE Currimundi Twilight Markets are a local favourite on the southern end of the Coast. Popping up on the scenic foreshore of Currimundi Lake, this event is an intimate affair of 12 unique food stalls, a Your Mates bar and an entertainment area with live local music. We suggest packing your own picnic blanket for all the eating and lazing you’ll be doing, plus your swimsuit or boardies for a sunset swim in the lake. Now that’s one chilled out way to wrap up the week. To stay up to date with all the details and the stall holders that’ll be dishing up your market feast, head over to the Currimundi Twilight Markets Facebook page. The next market is on Friday, March 18, 4pm-8pm at Westaway Parade, Currimundi. Phone 0488 222 805.

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Patients with symptomatic hip and knee osteoarthritis will often ask me if they should have joint replacement surgery. This decision comes down to a balance of risk versus benefit. Considerations in this analysis include the severity of the pain, the impact on their quality of life, activity profile, age, other health problems, as well as having appropriate attempts to manage the problem non-operatively. If the potential risks are higher than the potential benefits, I will inform patients they are not a candidate for surgery. We will then have a long conversation about the non-operative measures they can take to improve their quality of life. When patients are candidates for joint replacement surgery, I always present the non-operative options as well as inform them about the risks and benefits of the surgery. It is never for me to tell patients when it is the right time to have elective surgery. This is an intensely personal decision with so many factors. Only the patient knows when the time is right.

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SAND BATHING Forget the sauna or even the sea, sunamushi, or sand bathing on the southern tip of Kagoshima is the ultimate healthy experience. Volcanic hot springs line the coastline of Ibusuki, warming the sands to about 50-55 degrees Celsius. Resorts along the coastline offer a sand bathing experience with regular hot springs to soak in afterwards. You wear a light cotton yukata to sand bathe and lie a shallow depression on the beach. The attendant protects your face with a towel and shovels warm sand over you until you’re buried, up to your neck, in the black sand. Only your head is exposed to the air. After ten minutes or so, you emerge warm and relaxed. Then, you can shower at the beach or explore the nearby hot springs. WINTER FISHING Cut a hole in the ice, admire the snowkissed mountains, dangle your fishing rod and try smelt ice fishing in Mt. Akagi. It’s worth the effort. Your catch goes straight

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to a nearby restaurant to be turned into delicious golden tempura. SUMMERTIME FESTIVALS Summer is also one of the main seasons for festivals in Japan. Akin to Mexico’s ‘Day Of The Dead’, Obon (also known as The Bon Festival) is one of the largest summer festivals where Japanese people pay tribute to lost ancestors. In Nagasaki, there is the Shoro-Nagashi ‘Spirit Boat Procession’ where boats are painstakingly decorated by the grieving family members of the people of Nagasaki who died that year. STAY IN A RYOKAN Ryokan or Japanese inns is where you will find rice paper shoji doors, tatami flooring, futon beds and natural hot spring baths. Catering to all budgets, they can be found throughout Japan but most commonly in the countryside outside urban centres. Wakayama prefecture’s Ryokan Musashi is consistently rated as one of the top onsen ryokans in all of Japan. Some rooms even boast a private hot spring tub with ocean views. RELAX AND RECHARGE AT A TRADITIONAL TEA CEREMONY The tea ceremony tradition has remained a cherished Japanese ritual for centuries, bringing people together in an environment of tranquillity to enjoy freshly whisked matcha tea. Shizuoka is home to some of Japan’s best tea and the beautiful surroundings just below Kakegawa Castle. Ninomaru Teahouse is one of the best places to experience this meticulous tradition. EXPLORE ANCIENT TEMPLES, SHRINES AND CASTLES At ancient shrines and in the heart of historic cities, Japan’s rich cultural heritage lives on as something not just to be admired from afar but actively

Immerse yourself in the volcanic sand. appreciated. Home to the Soto school of Zen Buddhism, Hakujukan is a ryokancum-temple lodge in Fukui prefecture. Here guests get a taste of traditional Japanese hospitality and can join monks at the monastery for a Zen meditation session. DEVOUR WORLD-CLASS SUSHI Sushi is probably the most recognisable Japanese food and has exploded in popularity worldwide. For under 600 yen ($7), you can walk into any supermarket in Japan and pick up fresh sushi. You can also spend upwards of 60,000 yen for a three Michelin star omakase (chosen by the chef) course. FOREST BATHING Forest bathing or ‘Shinrin-yoku’ is a centuries-old tradition where you immerse yourself in nature. It took off in the 1980s when busy, over-stressed city workers needed help to wind down and recalibrate. It offers an eco-antidote to tech-boom burnout and inspires people to reconnect with and protect the country’s forests. For more of Kerry’s travel stories, visit eatdrinkandbekerry.net

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PARRTJIMA PROGRAM TO ILLUMINATE THE HEART OF THE RED CENTRE The only authentic Aboriginal light festival of its kind, Parrtjima shines a light on the world’s oldest living culture by using the newest technologies, including large-scale light installations and a light show projected onto the 300-million-yearold natural canvas of the MacDonnell Ranges Parrtjima (pronounced Par-Chee-ma) means ‘lighting up’ and conveys two meanings: physically illuminating an object with light and ‘lighting up’ as in to shed light and understanding on a subject. A Festival in Light returns to illuminate Alice Springs (Mparntwe) between April 8 to 17, 2022 and the program, promises 10 nights of fantastic

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free entertainment under star-studded skies. A raft of big names will wow visitors, with ARIA Award-winning Dan Sultan and Triple J’s 2021 Unearthed Artist of the Year King Stingray leading the music program. This year’s film program offers a retrospective of acclaimed filmmaker Warwick Thornton’s work. NTMEC CEO Tim Watsford said this year’s theme is Sky Country. “The Red Centre’s phenomenal star-filled night skies are the perfect backdrop for Sky Country, which focuses on our place in the universe and the relationship Aboriginal Australians have with the skies above,” he said. For program details, to register for Parrtjima and to book a free spot at any of the film screenings, visit www. parrtjima.com.au -

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Arrive mid-afternoon to settle in at the Albert Park Motor Inn where you’ll stay for the next two nights. This afternoon we meet Outback Dan and the Walker family (who hosted the Queen and Prince Phillip at their property Camden Park), and you will experience a working sheep and cattle station. Walk through the historical Homestead Gardens, Shearing Shed and Cattle Yards then tour the farm and enjoy nibbles and drinks on sunset before enjoying a scrumptious BBQ dinner A highlight of the trip is viewing the colours of the outback, especially at sunset. A trip down the Thomson River aboard the Longreach Explorer offers the opportunity to sit on the top deck and take

the 360-degree river and floodplain views, while capturing the magnificent colours of the setting sun On this tour you will experience the freedom of the vast open plains and coolabahlined creeks on the road to Winton. The scenery is dramatic and ever-changing. The “jump up”, a rugged mesa plateau formation, towers above the surrounding plains. This is the land that was home to the dinosaurs. A visit to the to Lark Quarry Conservation Park where there’s an animated recreation of the only dinosaur stampede on the planet is part of the itinerary. The 12 day, July, Western Queensland loop tour is arranged to ensure it includes the best of iconic outback features. Travelling in an airconditioned, spacious and luxurious coach offers a supercomfortable way to enjoy your trip and experience the magic in our own backyard. See the full itinerary at cttravel.com.au

OUTBACK QLD LAUNCHES NEW TRAVELLERS GUIDE While many Australians hit the road over the past two years, Outback Queensland is calling on travellers to book an outback holiday because there’s even more to explore, as the region launches its 2022 tourism season and new Travellers Guide. From dinosaur discoveries to luxury stays, the new Outback Queensland Travellers Guide unveils 22 mustdo experiences in 2022. From rich cultural experiences and adventurous trails to a bird watching oasis following the La Nina downpour; the Outback Queensland Travellers Guide is the ultimate bucket list to help plan your next adventure. Whether it’s by road, rail, or air, Outback Queensland has something on offer for everyone. Spanning 932,678km square (two thirds of the state). Outback Queensland boasts the chance to walk alongside dinosaurs and unearth fossils, to learn from indigenous Elders of

the land, or soak in a luxury outback bath – and all experiences are topped with generous serving of country hospitality. Taking the stage at the 2022 Outback Muster event last month, Outback Queensland Tourism Association CEO, Denise Brown, announced the launch of the 117 page Travellers Guide boasting brand new, neverbefore-seen attractions and events, QR code itineraries and exclusive insights to help travellers plan their next holiday”. Ms Brown said Outback Queensland had a bumper tourism season last year, but there is more in store for those with the travel bug this season. “The La Nina rains have breathed new life into the free-flowing rivers, the eco system is flourishing and it shows with an abundance of birdlife and fish aplenty, the sights are truly astounding,” she said. For more information and to check out the Outback Queensland Travellers Guide visit outbackqueensland.com.au

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BILL MCCARTHY I was quite conflicted reading this biography. Unlike Anne Richards, when I was eighteen I didn’t know the difference between a Trotskyist and a Troglodyte. I have to admire her commitment as a radical socialist, to just causes such as the Vietnam conscription, apartheid and welfare of local indigenous children. She was willing to be evicted by her father from home because of her beliefs. Her story makes hard reading at times; the death of her boyfriend, existing in dreadful squats and scavenging for food. On the other hand, the constant drug taking, endless late nights, drunken discussions protesting about anything, and everything seemed to me to be wasted space and effort. As was the soul searching about whether to complete her exams as a protest against authority. As an aside, I was not aware of the shocking violence inflicted by Bjelke Peterson’s police force on protesters.

SUZI HIRST Hmm, A Book of Doors did I enjoy it or not? I was really looking forward to reading this book when it arrived as I know very little about the history of the student activism in Australia during the late 60’s and 70’s. The book is a very easy read and follows the author from the last day of school, defying her father and being thrown out the house. Then bed hoping her way through university, falling in love, joining student activists, anti-Vietnam rallies, and protests about the Springbok tour, Aboriginal rights. What the book did do for me was made me read up on the history of these events to educate myself and gain a deeper understanding. 8/10

BOOK review

A BOOK OF DOORS Anne Richards

JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT This memoir is set mostly in the time I completed a trade apprenticeship and was conscripted into the Army for National Service. With a country upbringing in a family with a strong education and work ethic very little thought was given to the activities of the ‘radicals’ at Queensland University who seemingly spent their time protesting about Vietnam, Indigenous Land Rights and Apartheid. Anne Richards was one of these activists and recounts her experience in detail, including family breakdown, confrontations with the Police, smoking dope and other illicit pursuits. A good reflection of the times but I read nothing new and little of interest.

This is a memoir about radical student and cultural movements at the University of Queensland and inner-city Brisbane in the late 1960s and early 1970s. As a young woman, the author faces personal consequences after her involvement in the Vietnam Moratorium protest. From the violence of the Springbok tours, the growing Black Rights movement and the 1973 Nimbin Aquarius Festival, Anne Richards weaves her personal story of family breakdown, coming of age and a tragic love story with the radical political and youth movements of the time.

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TONY HARRINGTON This well written memoir about Anne’s life, a time of political and social change at the University of Queensland UQ in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s was a trip down memory for me. I began study at UQ the same year as the author and while I wasn’t a radical activist I was a strong supporter of the anti Vietnam war, aboriginal rights and anti Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s conservative government. The Janis Joplnesque picture on the front cover sets the time and tone for what follows. Eviction by her father from her family, the radical speeches and great bands preforming inside and outside the UQ refectory, drug experimentation, international revolutionary music and ideas, the protest marches and living rough with Uni mates are well narrated and something I have lived. I think the doors in the title refer to the doors of choice, doors to change and the doors of perception. Well done Anne! 9/10

JO BOURKE Anne Richard’s book reads like a novel with family defiance, communal living and personal loss, but the sobering truth is that the accurate facts speak volumes. It is almost impossible for a young person reading this book to realise there was no social media, no mobile phones at that time. That protests occurred at all was a miracle and a testament to the trailblazers of the period like Anne and her fellow students During the period described I, like many, was a young married mother with a large family. Our lives were sheltered, many of us had not yet bought a television, our news came via the radio and newspaper. We were told only the information those in authority wanted us to know and that news was boosted by the power of the Church which brainwashed us non-stop via weekly Mass! Anne’s banishment from her family by the authoritative father is utterly believable and so sad for her to have endured. Thank goodness the majority of us have since thrown off those shackles! This is a book for young and old readers. Definitely worth reading.

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ACROSS 1 Disease-producing agent consumed undersized pig in pen (8) 5 Most of art stored in shed should be divided up (6) 10 Support parade (5) 11 A number of people cracked a code in investigation (9) 12 Someone is beaten up outside clubs with husbands (10) 13 Partially-gutted angel ﬁsh (4) 15 Get rid of business model brieﬂy adopted by superior (4,2)

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16 Small gratuity completes regular payments (8) 17 Slob ﬁnally adjusted local creek’s ﬂow regulator (8) 20 Estimates the value of courses soundly (6) 23 Leaseholder giving up an abode meant to be temporary (4) 24 Australian basketball player, with stress diminished, bounces back (10) 27 Dull British football team recalled taking drugs (9) 28 One stuck in the main part of a church is wide-eyed (5) 29 Choose it following withdrawal of charges (3,3)

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No. 056

Today’s Aim:

11 words: Good

23 words: Excellent

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

1 Plant cultivated for its grainlike seeds (9) 6 Main actor (4) 10 Goop (3) 11 Accusations of subversion or treason (11) 12 Advantageously (8) 13 Overseas (6) 14 Nerd (4) 15 Waitstaff (7) 20 Mythical horse-man (7) 21 Scheme (4) 25 A spice (6)

26 Any place (8) 28 Extreme conservatism or rightism in politics (11) 29 Siesta (3) 30 Yin counterpart (4) 31 The world’s largest island (9)

DOWN 1 Resent someone’s pleasure or good fortune (8) 2 Schools of a university (8) 3 Native American beads (6)

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No. 056

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

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