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Incontinence: The answers to your questions

IF YOU are in a muddle about incontinence, the Continence Foundation of Australia has some answers for you.

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19th Nov. 2019 12:11 AM

HEALTH MANAGEMENT: Incontinence becomes more prevalent as people age.

Stressed out Preps learn learning to calm their minds

Noosa mindfulness teacher helping Prep kids cope with life’s stresses.

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18th Nov. 2019 2:11 PM

Mindfulness teacher Robyn Hill working with children at The Learning Centre in Noosa – she is now running the first course at Pomona State School.

Key aged care health services data now on hand

THE Australian Institute of Health and Welfare for the first time has examined the use of health services by older people...

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15th Nov. 2019 6:11 AM

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has collected valuable aged care health services data which will help in key areas of social policy.

Mutual support and meaningful connections home care

THE team at Lively are young, enthusiastic and energised and ready to roll out their innovative intergenerational home-care...

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15th Nov. 2019 12:11 AM

NEW MODEL: Lively's newly launched home care service is working to build reciprocal relationships.

Music used to stimulate wellbeing and connection

MUSIC can act as a positive behavioural change tool for people living with dementia when used in the right way.

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11th Nov. 2019 12:11 AM

MUSIC THERAPY: Using music can help both those living with dementia, their carers and family members.

Sleeping deep to reduce anxiety

EXPERIENCING anxiety because you have missed out on a good night’s rest isn’t anything new, but researchers can now explain...

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07th Nov. 2019 3:11 PM

REDUCE ANXIETY: Research tells us getting more deep sleep can help reduce anxiety.

Wellness real estate now a thing

No, that doesn’t equate to kombucha on tap or group chanting but residential developments designed to make your personal...

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05th Nov. 2019 8:11 AM

Attaining wellness through exercise is easy if your surrounds allow it.

Taking care before it’s too late

Free workshop a great chance to keep mental health in check

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31st Oct. 2019 11:10 AM

PRIORITISE HEALTH: A free innovative workshop will help residents tackle the day-to-day mental health challenges.

Mental health screening for toddlers

TODDLERS should be screened for mental illness before they start preschool to stop them sliding into anxiety and...

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31st Oct. 2019 5:10 AM

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Why being obese is more than a 'cosmetic thing'

Rates of overweight and obesity in Whitsundays show concerning trend.

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24th Oct. 2019 5:10 AM

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