HOW TO BUILD A HEALTHIER MIND?
The approach is two-pronged:
First examine your relationship with yourself, and then with others.
Build confidence
Brainstorm your strengths and weaknesses, accept them, build on them and do the best with what you have.
Accept compliments
Accepting kindness from others can be hard, but embrace compliments when they come your way (these are useful to draw on when times get tough).
Make time for family and friends
Nurture the relationships that matter. Create a list of friends that have a positive effect on your life and make an effort to spend more time with them.
Give and accept support
If and when you need it, lean on your friends and family for support. This will deepen your relationships and give you a better framework for coping during difficult times.
Create a budget
Financial problems are a classic trigger for stress, so work out what you can afford to spend each week, fortnight or month and stick to it.
Volunteer
Becoming involved in the community offers a sense of purpose and satisfaction that paid work can't match. Find an activity you enjoy and seek out work in that area.
Manage stress
Think constructively about how best to deal with the stressors in your life. For example, if you're taking on too much, learn to say no; if you're getting sick easily, seek advice on strengthening your immune system.
Love the skin you're in
Get to know who you are, what makes you happy, and learn to balance what you can and cannot change about yourself.
I never expected to have in my sixties the happiness that passed me in my twenties.
Bag Snatching
- If you are confronted by someone who is trying to take your bag, GIVE IT TO THEM. This may go against all your instincts, but remember that no amount of money or inconvenience is worth personal injury.
- At the same time, take note of what the offender looks like and, if a vehicle is involved, take note of its registration number and call the police.
- Always carry a phone card, a mobile phone or change for a telephone call.
- Always carry some form of identification with your name and address.
BEWARE THE HUMBLE COMMA!!
The use of computers has seen the demise of the humble comma and even the fading away of the fullstop. Mistakes mother humour.
Don't! Stop!
Don't Stop.
Woman! Without her, man would not be civilized.
Woman, without her man, would not be civilized.
Telegrams:
No, price too high
No price too high.
Holland:
A low-lying country.
A low, lying country.
Diet:
Don't eat fast.
Don't eat, fast.
Death:
A. Did he die happily?
B. Yes he died, happily.
Apartment Wanted
Secretary about to be married urgently,
Needs 2-room apartment.
Another thing "so simple a child can operate" is a grandmother.
A heart in love with beauty never grows old.
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY - FRIDAY 15 JUNE
- Elder abuse is defined as any act occurring within a relationship of trust which results in harm - physical, sexual, financial, psychological, social - or neglect to an older person.
- Elder abuse is a universal human rights and public health issue recognised by the United Nations and the World Health Organisation.
- The Department of Communities supports seniors and communities throughout Queensland to respond to elder abuse.
- To help ensure seniors are safe, valued and active members of the community, the departmental funds the Elder Abuse Prevention Unit to provide information and support for seniors, their families and friends, service providers and members of the public.
- Further information about elder abuse is available from the Elder Abuse Prevention Helpline 1300 651 192 or www.eapu.com.au
present BLACK TIE Broadway to Boogie.
11am Thursday 28th June.
Join these world class artists for a cruise through the great music from Broadway musicals - Showboat, My Fair Lady, South Pacific and much more.
Adult $13, Friends $12 and Group (10+) $10 each.
MATURE-AGE TWINS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH INTO AGEING
QIMR's Genetic Epidemiology Group is looking for senior twins to take part in a unique project to determine the genetic and environmental influences on the ageing process.
"Among environmental influences, we will be measuring people's lifetime physical and mental activity, physical and psychological trauma, early-life socioeconomic environment, occupational exposure and nutrition," Professor Nick Martin said.
"We're hoping to discover new genes that are involved in cognitive decline or resilience." "We will then aim to determine how biological factors such as hypertension and antioxidant levels interact with genes to influence brain ageing."
Though the Brain & Ageing Program is in its early stages, project collaborators say they believe the study will allow the design of interventions with a real potential to impact on ageing. Twins, both identical and non-identical, aged 65 years and over are encouraged to contact QIMR on toll-free 1800 257 179.
'Well, grandma, how do you feel today?'
'Today, dear, I feel better. And it certainly was nice of that young chaplain to come in to my room at the hospital to cheer me up.'
'Chaplain? What Chaplain?'
'The one with big glasses, reddish hair, tall, thin '
'Grandma, that wasn't a chaplain. That was Dr. Feldman - a specialist we called in!'
'A doctor that was? My. That explains everything '
'What do you mean?'
'To tell you the truth, I thought he acted pretty fresh for a chaplain.'
EGGSTRA SPECIAL MORNING
In aid of Granville Anglican Church
Friday 29th June
Granville Community Hall, Cambridge Street
9.00am to 11.30am $5.00 Entry
Lucky Door / Raffle / Flag Stall / Mini Tombola
Entertainment - Demonstration
Prizes for:
Best Dressed Egg, Best Egg Ornament, Best Egg Cup,
Best Humpty Dumpty, Best Novelty Egg Cosy
For further information phone Stella 4121 5692 or Jeanette 4121 6302
Senior Citizens' Centre, 333 Alice Street, Maryborough
Tuesday, 19th June 2007
Admittance $3.00
Musical Entertainment
Afternoon Tea
ALL WELCOME
Maryborough Senior Citizens' Centre, 333 Alice Street
Saturday 30th June 2007 - 7.00pm
Guest Artist - Sylvia Delaney (Brisbane)
Local and Visiting Artists
Lucky door / Raffle
Delicious Supper
ADMISSION $6.00 (Adults) $5.00 (Pensioners)
The Maryborough & District Committee on the Ageing Inc.
Supported by
