Committee On The Ageing II
It is fairly well known now that the merger between COTA and National Seniors did not eventuate. COTA is back in business and I attended the first of the new era AGM’s. We referred to it as COTA II in honour of the CEO who is "Mark". Highlight of the meeting for me was the paper presented by the guest speaker Dr. Margaret Steinberg. Her topic was "Older Women caught in a time warp."
She pointed out the great changes that evolved following the introduction of oral contraception in 1961. This one advance in medicine allowed couples to plan their families. For the first time women were in a position of power over their own bodies. Confidence in employing married women was soon evident. By 1969 women were permitted to stay on in the Public Service after marriage and to take part in the super-annuation scheme. By 1970 the pay for women was set at 75% of the male rate. Such progress in such a short time span was phenomenal, but here it stopped. Women were caught in a time warp. Today the pay for women is 80% of the male rate. Job creation schemes have not benefited women and unskilled women form a high proportion of the unemployed. Women still have difficulties in dealing with banks and divorce is still one of the greatest causes of female poverty. Men and women are being encouraged to plan to live on their superannuation after retirement, but today's women are not in a position to earn a sufficient income to generate suitable superannuation.
Legislation is needed to bring the employment of women out of the time warp and into a confident financial future.
Judge Christie leaned forward and said, "Are you trying to tell this court that the
defendant actually strangled his wife in a disco, in front of three hundred people?!"
"Yes, sir."
"But didn’t anyone try to stop him?"
"No, sir. Everyone thought they were dancing."
Eat Brain Healthy Food Daily
Reduce saturated fats
Eat mainly lean red meat and chicken, and choose low-fat or no-fat products
Eat protective foods HDL (or good) cholesterol foods such as olive oil, avocados, olives, nuts, seeds and fish
Omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce dementia. Foods include: soy and canola oils, canola-based margarines, fish, especially oily varieties (Atlantic salmon, mackerel, southern blue-fin tuna), trevally and sardines at least once or twice a week.
Antioxidant-rich foods including: prunes, raisins, blueberries, other berries, spinach, brussel sprouts, plums, broccoli, beetroot, avocados, oranges, red grapes, capsicum, cherries, kiwi fruit, onions, corn and eggplant.
Antioxidant-rich drinks including: green tea, tea and red wine (in moderation).
Folate including: oranges, mandarins, bananas, rock-melons, strawberries, avocados, corn, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, pumpkin, sweet potato, parsnips, whole grain cereals and oats, peanuts, meat and soya.
Adopt a healthy food lifestyle rather than a short-term diet and eat in moderation.
WIFE: Wasn't today the day everyone in the plant had to take an intelligence test?
HUSBAND: That’s right, dear.
WIFE: Did you take the test, too?
HUSBAND: Absolutely.
WIFE: How did you do?
HUSBAND: Let me put it this way: thank God I own the company!
Stay active, stay Independent, Stay on your feet
Get Your Medications Checked
Some medications have side effects which make it harder to Stay on Your Feet. Ask your GP or Pharmacist to review all your medications. That includes non-prescription, herbal medicines or vitamins.
One should never make one's debut with a scandal.
One should reserve that to give an interest to one's old age.
Country And Western Concert
ESA International Alpha Zeta Branch
SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER 1PM
Senior Citizens' Centre, Alice Street, Maryborough
Entertainment by THE SILVERTONES
Delicious afternoon tea - Mini Tombola
Proceeds in aid of Cancer Research Projects and Local Charities
E.S.A. International Alpha Zeta Branch
Wednesday 18th October at 7.30pm Senior Citizens' Centre, 333 Alice Street, Maryborough
UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA IN OUR WORLD AND OUR LIVES
Guest Speaker - Natalie Sell
Alzheimer's Australia
ALL WELCOME
A friend once asked Bob Hope: 'What went through your mind, Bob, the first time you got
a look at Dorothy Lamour in that sarong?'
'I never gave it a second thought.' said Hope.
'Truly?'
'Sure. I was too busy with the first one.'
Senior Citizens' Concert
TUESDAY 17TH OCTOBER
1.30 p.m.
Seniors Citizens' Centre, Alice Street, Maryborough
Admission $3.00
Delightful entertainment - Afternoon tea
Visitors from Bundaberg Senior Citizens' Club will be in attendance
ALL WELCOME
When you are young you challenge your body. Now your body challenges you.
FLEX YOUR BRAIN - you need to look after it
The process of learning new information flexes the memory, and promotes brain growth. It may help delay the onset of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The earlier you start the better.
The most important thing middle-aged adults can do to enjoy cognitive health in their later years is to commit to making mental vitality a routine part of each day.
Brain Exercises
- Play mind games like crosswords, puzzles, chess, draughts and cards
- Read books, newspapers and magazines
- Write letters, a diary, postcards and descriptions of travel
- Talk with family, friends and others
- Use a computer
- Learn a language or take a course
- Pursue cultural activities like going to plays, concerts, museums or galleries
- Keep up hobbies, like jigsaws, painting, sewing, carpentry
- Do brain-stimulating activities around the house, like cooking and gardening.
Almost any type of mental activity may be beneficial, but it should be:
- Reasonably complex
- Frequent
- Varied
- Interesting
If I had known I was
Going to live this long,
I would have taken
better care of myself.
SUCCESSFUL LIVING WITH HEARING LOSS
Here is an opportunity to access current in-depth information about various aspects of hearing loss management in informal surroundings with time for questions and discussions.
Tuesdays 10am - 11.30am
17th October - Hearing Aids Can be Great!
Why Do So Many Live in Drawers?
24th October - Hearing technology
31st October - It Takes 2 to tango and 2 to Communicate Effectively
14th November - The Hearing Loss Maze: Everything You Need to Know for Managing a Hearing Loss
COST - $10 per persons for the 4 week course. Limited numbers book now.
LOCATION - KATHLEEN COSTELLO CENTRE, 26 Wilson Street, Maryborough
Phone 4121 5222 Monday - Thursday 9am - 1pm
Breastscreen Queensland
Provides a free, professional breast cancer screening service in Maryborough
02/10/06 – 19/01/07
Bauer Wiles Community Centre Neptune
Make your appointment today by calling 13 20 50*
*If phoning from outside the 07 41 area, please phone 07 4150 2800 to make your booking.
Women concerned about changes in their breasts should see their doctor immediately.
MARYBOROUGH CHORAL SOCIETY INC
Presents
"A PLEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOON" CONCERT
Federation Room Brolga Theatre
Sunday 29th October 2pm.
Admission $8.00
ALL WELCOME
The Maryborough & District Committee on the Ageing Inc.
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