6 May VOL 08 Issue 18

Productive ageing

Welcome to the 06 May @boutSeniors enewsletter.

Fine wine ages, people get old, it's a fact of life. This week @boutSeniors show you ways to add years to your life, and life to your years.

Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot announced that Labor have delivered on their pre-election promise, appointing an Ambassador for Ageing - Australian icon, Noeline Brown. Highlighting that getting older doesn't mean having to give up on life, we have lots of tips on staying healthy, find out how to recognise a stroke, keep your medication in check and stimuate your mind by learning something new.

Check out our reviewed books this week for ways to combat heart disease and stay young and fit for longer. After last week's naughty-but-nice fudge recipe, we've got a healthy, hearty soup to warm you up. For all of you who want to know where to get butterscotch chips, try www.usafoods.com.au for lots of tasty and useful ingredients.

As its Mother's Day this Sunday, Geoff reflects on the life of his own mother and the importance of mothers in general, read Geoff's blog. Travel should be fun, no matter what your age and we have great deals for luxurious Bora Bora, or fun in the snow if winter activities are more your style.

Now we've got you living longer and enjoying life to the full, a financial health check is in order. Financial planning week will soon be upon us - 19 to 25 May 2008 and with labor's first federal election looming, it's a good time to check on the coffers. If you've got a few pennies to spare, treat yourself to some relaxing spa treatments, they don't need to cost the earth.

David and Kaye return from their travels next week, so look out for their tales from Peru.

Take care
Debbie and Drew

Competitions

So it's "Goodnight" from me
Win a copy of The Two Ronnies, series Two on DVD, click here.

Recommend to a friend
Send to a friend for the chance to win a one year's subscription to our magazine, Your Life.

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Wellbeing

Recognise a stroke
Would you be able to recognise the occurrence of a stroke in yourself or someone else? If so, would you know what to do?

Medication made simple
Around one in four people aged 65 and over take four or more medications, difficult to keep track of with the busy lives people lead.

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Taking care of the pennies

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Financial health check
 Financial Planning Week is less than a month away, and now is a good time to review your strategies for short and long-term finances and potentially insulate against price rises.

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Getting out there

U3A for life long learning
"Knowledge is power" so they say and age should be no barrier to learning. U3A offer courses specially designed for older people for purely personal interest and enjoyment.

Relax and unwind
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as maintaining good physical wellbeing. De-stress and relax with a luxurious spa treatment.

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Lifelong learning

Learn something new everyday
Keeping your mind active is the key to a better way of life and personal fulfillment.

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Travel express

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C'est fantastique
Discover the French flavour of Quebec with fantastic packages with a cosmopolitan Canadian twist.

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Hop to the Glasshouse Mountains
The Frog House conjures up all sorts of images of our amphibious friends, and you may spot one or two in the volcanic undergrowth of the Glasshouse Mountains.

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Travel deals

Taste Tahiti for free
A trip to Bora Bora may fall into the "once in a lifetime" category for most, but a free meals offer from Orient Express makes it that little bit more affordable.

Snow fun
Ski season is almost here and Virgin Blue Holidays are offering some great deals to get you off to the slopes.

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Bookshelf online

Live longer
Advances in cardiovascular science and treatment has led to longer lives for many. Simple steps can help reduce your risk of heart disease.

Forever young
Eternal youth may not be within your reach but you can help yourself feel younger.

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Comfort food

Healthy heart food
Enjoy this hearty beef and barley soup from Heart Food, the Healthy Heart Cookbook, and eat your way to a healthier lifestyle.

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Here to help

And don't forget the staff at @boutSeniors are here to help with all your queries, whatever the topic, on help@aboutseniors.com.au

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