Walk On By
Invest in a pedometer and you'll walk further. That's the word from a recent study in the American Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. The researchers found that participants who were told to fit in a 30-minute walk on most or preferably all, days of the week took an average of about 8720 steps a day, while those told to clock up 10,000 steps as part of their regular exercise took an average of 10,519 steps a day. Time to start counting. How do you measure up?
| Fewer than 5000 steps a day is considered sedentary/low active | Between 5000 and 7499 steps a day ranks as typical daily activity | Between 7500 & 9999 steps a day places you as someone who is somewhat active | 10,000 or more steps a day classes your level as active | More than 12500 steps a day is on par for the highly active |
You can borrow a pedometer from your local Library at no cost.
When it comes to giving some people stop at nothing.
Dates Activities Close for 2005
| Excelsior Club of Maryborough Inc | Wednesday 9th December |
| U3A Maryborough Inc | Friday 9th December |
| Seniors Citizens Club | Friday 19th December |
| Computer Access at Centre | Friday 16th December |
| Our Place | Thursday 15th December |
"What do you get if you eat Christmas decorations?"
"Tinsilitis."
Tombola
in aid of Catholic Women's League
Saturday 19th November - St. Mary's Parish Hall
Doors open 12.30pm with first call at 1.30pm
Excellent prizes, many with a Christmas Theme.
Wishing you all the joy
and happiness
this Season could possibly bring.
Dental Health
Dental decay is the second most costly diet related disease in Australia with an economic impact of the same order as heart disease and diabetes. Oral health is critical to, and inextricably linked with, general health. There is growing evidence to support a link between oral disease and other medical conditions eg cardiovascular disease, diabetes, preterm birth and low birth weight.
Water fluoridation has been recognised as the safest, most cost effective and equitable intervention available to reduce dental caries. It has received the endorsement of the World Health Organisation, National Health and Medical Research Council and governments and professional bodies in many countries including Australia. It is an inexpensive means of improving oral health that benefits all residents of a community, young and old, rich and poor alike.
Older adults typically experience gingival (gum) recession which exposes the root surfaces of teeth to the oral cavity and these surfaces are even more prone to decay as they are not covered by enamel. As people keep their teeth longer, these people have increased risk of caries. Studies have shown that the prevalence of root caries is significantly lower in fluoridated communities. Older adults also frequently require multiple medications for chronic conditions, and many of these medications can reduce salivary output which plays a major role in repair of decay. Flouridated water will maximize the anti carious action of the available saliva.
Community water fluoridation provides decay prevention for the entire population, regardless of age, socio-economic status, educational attainment or other social variables.
Keeping the secret of his Christmas gift to her from his wife is like trying to sneak the dawn past a rooster.
Fraser Coast District Health Service
After care for patients who have been discharged from any public hospital is provided for residents of the Maryborough, Tiaro and Woocoo areas through Community Health, Maryborough. With the health system so stretched at present, some patients who have received treatment in places other than their own health district are not being made aware of this arrangement. For further information, or to access services phone Isobel at Community Health Maryborough 4123 8733 or residents at Tiaro can contact Dianne on 4129 2055 or on her mobile 0417 731 672.
The TV presenter looked both joyful and serene as she looked out of the TV screen, a sprig of holly in the decorations on her gleaming hair.
"Christmas in Rome," she began, "the centre of Christianity, a glorious city of fallen arches".
Shopping for Christmas gifts at Yardley's world famous soap emporium London.
Shop Assistant: "Madam, do you want it scented or unscented?"
Australian Customer: "Yea, I'll take it with me."
The sisters had not spent a Christmas together for many years. Now they are happily chatting as they set up the Christmas table.
June: "Tell me honestly, Betty, how do you feel about Red China?"
Betty: "Please June, not with your pink table cloth!"
What kind of candle burns longer, a red candle or a green candle?
Neither! Candles always burn shorter.
If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.
A Christmas Poem
I have a list of folks I know, all written in a book
And every year when Christmas comes, I go and take a look,
And that is when I realize that these names are a part
Not of the book they are written in, but really of my heart.
For each name stands for someone who has crossed my path sometime,
And in the meeting they've become the rhythm in each rhyme
And while it sounds fantastic for me to make this claim,
I really feel that I'm composed of each remembered name.
And while you may not be aware of any special link
Just meeting you has changed my life a lot more than you think
For once I've met somebody, the years cannot erase
The memory of a pleasant word or of a friendly face.
So never think my Christmas cards are just a mere routine
Of names upon a Christmas list, forgotten in between,
For when I send a Christmas card that is addressed to you,
It is because you're on the list that I'm indebted to.
For I am but a total of the many folks I've met,
And you happen to be one of those I prefer not to forget
And whether I have known you for many years or few,
In some ways you have a part in shaping things I do.
And every year when Christmas comes, I realize anew,
The best gifts life can offer is meeting folks like you.
And may the spirit of Christmas that forever endures
Leave its richest blessings in the hearts of you and yours.
Senior Citizen's Concert
Tuesday 15th November
Senior Citizens' Centre, 333 Alice Street, Maryborough
Commencing at 1.30pm - Cost $3.00
Club will entertain visitors from Gayndah for social activities throughout that morning.
Seniors On The Move
Kondari Resort, Hervey Bay - November 23 - 25, 2005
Professionals and industry partners coming together, for the first time, to examine emerging trends of coastal population shift, the ageing of our population, and keeping people healthy and active. The focus of the conference will be on innovative responses to these challenges.
Themes:
- Active ageing and preventative health programs for older people
- "Seachange" coastal population shifts
- Planning and design for active communities
- Community well-being and sustainability in rapid growth centres
- Holistic local responses to local challenges
- Successful partnerships.
Barbara will be attending this Conference.
A Christmas Message
A Christmas message is quite short;
Give to others your support
Count your blessings, help the needy……
It makes you happy, yes indeedy!
Self-indulgence makes you sad;
Espouse a cause and you'll be glad.
Put out some roots and find a goal
And peace and joy will fill your soul.
The Maryborough & District Committee on the Ageing Inc.
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