News - seniors

Mon 25 Feb 2019

Tangy Chicken Piccata with capers

Tangy Chicken Piccata with capers

THIS simple Chicken Piccata caper dish works just as well with fish as with chicken.

Fri 22 Feb 2019

Dementia must be priority now and into future

Dementia must be priority now and into future

Royal Commission told that dementia training is vital in aged care as one in three Australians will develop the disease.

Get hooked on creative cruising

Get hooked on creative cruising

CRAFTY crocheters can combine cruising and their passion, and hook into a great deal which includes yarn, patterns, skill kits, books, tools and workshops.

South Pacific memorable songs bought back to life on stage

South Pacific memorable songs bought back to life on stage

Nostalgia surrounds the first Gosford Musical Society show for 2019.

Thu 21 Feb 2019

Cyclone planning alert for aged care providers

Cyclone planning alert for aged care providers

Government stresses the importance of aged care providers being ready for Cyclone Oma.

Festival celebrates Coast's fabulous women

Festival celebrates Coast's fabulous women

THE second Central Coast Festival of is a great chance for women retiring on or to the Coast to become more involved in their community.

Wed 20 Feb 2019

Do you think you have macular degeneration?

Do you think you have macular degeneration?

AMD is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss in people aged 60 and over.

Call for retirees with a fashion flair

Call for retirees with a fashion flair

IF You are retired with experience in women's fashion, Wyong Neighbourhood Centre wants to hear from you to help with its new Because We Care Boutique.

Tue 19 Feb 2019

Aldi and Coles under attack over $1 milk stand

Aldi and Coles under attack over $1 milk stand

Federal Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud has called for customer boycotts after Coles and Aldi declined to match Woolworths' milk price increase.

Massive auction has whitegoods priced from $1

Massive auction has whitegoods priced from $1

New whitegoods worth over $2 million are up for grabs from as little as $1 for fridges and washing machines.

Crispy and vibrant flavoured Vietnamese pancake

Crispy and vibrant flavoured Vietnamese pancake

THE wonderfully vibrant flavours of Vietnam have become a part of the fabric of Australia since the influx of refugees late last century.

Coast Seniors keen to make a difference on climate change

Coast Seniors keen to make a difference on climate change

OF MORE than 1600 people to complete Central Coast Council's online Climate Change Survey, 67% were over 50.

Mon 18 Feb 2019

Track down and tidy up your super

Track down and tidy up your super

JAPANESE organisational expert Marie Kondo has made tidying up a hot topic, and it could be filtering through to our finances.

Peer support changing bowel cancer conversations

Peer support changing bowel cancer conversations

IN ONE life he is an expert risk manager and in another Melbourne resident Bobby McKeown is a reluctant expert in understanding the impact of bowel cancer.

Top blokes take double honours for Umina SLSC

Top blokes take double honours for Umina SLSC

IT was a big Australia Day for Umina Surf Lifesaving Club with stalwart members William Cook and Robert Powell receiving major awards.

Sun 17 Feb 2019

Over 150 Central Coasters join Aussie family

Over 150 Central Coasters join Aussie family

SIX years to the day since they immigrated to Australia, Dinah and James Brown became citizens on January 26.

Fri 15 Feb 2019

Morning exercise may be key to reducing stroke and dementia

Morning exercise may be key to reducing stroke and dementia

International research shows that morning exercise could be the key to improving brain blood flow among older adults who are overweight or obese.

Thu 14 Feb 2019

Trust your head over your heart on Valentine’s Day

Trust your head over your heart on Valentine’s Day

IT'S A date but not necessarily the kind you really need or want. It's when lover scammers are very active on social media and dating apps.

Thinking of retirement living? The sky's the limit

Thinking of retirement living? The sky's the limit

RETIREMENT living design has been thrust into international limelight as the height and style head towards the sky.

Wed 13 Feb 2019

Talk to your GP about your sexual health

Talk to your GP about your sexual health

SEXUAL health researcher Dr Sue Malta is getting close to creating a viable nexus between GPs and seniors who to date are rarely found talking about sex issues.

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