Category Archives: Health

Loneliness and Older Folk

Posted on 13 May 2023 by Di Hill

thoughts on the housing issues in Australia.
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On Being Tall

Posted on 7 December 2020 by Di Hill

Thoughts on being the tall one. All my life I have been the tallest in my class, or group. Continue reading →

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Overcoming Loneliness

Posted on 21 September 2020 by Di Hill

A few ideas here for those who are lonely, especially women. Continue reading →

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What are the Consequences of Loneliness?

Posted on 20 September 2020 by Di Hill

Some thoughts on Loneliness – my experience and some information on the consequences.
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Aged Care in Australia

Posted on 2 August 2020 by Di Hill

My thoughts on Aged Care – with a Royal Commission on Aged Care and the problems resulting from the Covid-19 issues in the sector, it is a hot topic at the moment. Continue reading →

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My Life as a Manicurist

Posted on 7 December 2019 by Di Hill

It was many years ago now, that for a short period, perhaps 5 years, I was a nail care representative or manicurist. Continue reading →

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Getting Older

Posted on 23 November 2019 by Di Hill

Just some thoughts on the treatment of seniors in Australia.
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About Voluntary Assisted Dying

Posted on 19 June 2019 by Di Hill

With the new laws in Victoria, coming into effect on June 29th, 2019, people who qualify can have doctors assist them to die in dignity and without pain. Continue reading →

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Is a Tiny House Suitable for a Senior?

Posted on 19 June 2019 by Di Hill

What is a Tiny House? I am not convinced that tiny houses are suitable for seniors. What are they? There are several definitions of a tiny house – they are generally small transportable/temporary houses, that are sometimes seen as the … Continue reading →

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The Taste of Fresh Fruit

Posted on 27 March 2019 by Di Hill

Picking Fresh Fruit I can remember it well.  In Adelaide’s hot summer weather, when I was very young, the fruit trees that grew in our back yard suddenly ripened.  We (my sister and I) would have surreptitiously picked some before … Continue reading →

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