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    Left Behind by Design: How Unfriendly Products and Services Are Failing Older Australians

    Bring blind and 87 years old I can relate to all these things and add a few more besides.My friend whom I was living with after I sold my house and was looking to buy small unit bought this state of the art massage chair . Remote control to massage different parts of body .you name it,it did it...
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    'Get your f****** face off me': High-profile passenger goes on tirade mid-flight

    I think security has definetly gone down from what it used to be . I flew from Hervey Bay to Brisbane Sydney to Hobart in February . I have an pacemaker so do not walk thru scanner They take me aside i have to remove thick clothing so only blouse take off shoes then they have female go over all...
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    Caught in the act: Family demands mystery pooper clean up or face the consequences

    Absolutely disgusting . If the woman has IBS it’s not only old people whom suffer with this, Yes she loves to take her dog for morning walk , judging by the photo I wouldn’t say she cleans up after that either . You can buy special padded pants for people with IBS from chemists etc . So there...
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    Home brand groceries cost less—what Aussie shoppers give up

    I quite often buy Coles brand things find some of them very good , yes I’ll buy that all the time . All of a sudden it’s no longer on shelf enquire at counter No we don’t make it anymore!
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    'It's just disappointing': Outrage erupts after thieves steal treasured memorial statue

    It IS a disgusting act but what I want to know is where in the hell are they going to put it and what for . They are not going to be able to stand it in their front garden .If they live out in the Whoop whoop someone is surely going to see It . Are they going to hide in a shed or just destroy it...
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    Why older adults shouldn’t worry about having sore muscles after a workout – new research

    I have an level 3 my home care package and have cleaner come once every 2 weeks .1 and half hours. until 12 months ago I did my own cleaning . New cleaner came Wanted long handled brush to clean shower ,not allowed to BEND . Only long handled scrubbing brush I have is for toilet !! Googled on...
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    Bank Books

    I am 87 years old and blind . I still have my bankbook with Westpac bank . They do not give me DEBIT card because I cannot see to get money out of automatic teller and plus I lose my card . They are very good to me I take my accounts in to Bank they put money in envelope and I walk out their...
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    Mum uncovers game-changing airport feature for travellers with hidden disabilities

    Honestly does this work ? Unless you put large sign up round your neck icant see it happening . I am 87 years old BLIND and have vision impaired badge and WHITE CANE I can still walk slowly ,people just step over cane or even tread on it If I walked faster I would trip people up . Maybe I...
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    Trump jokes about becoming pope as internet erupts with reactions

    I honestly don’t think this was done as a joke NO it was put on to see how many reactions from Trump supporters there would be . If they got such a great response like they worshipped him in the election campaign like he was Jesus Christ himself , I think he would have tried to take over the...
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    Medicare urgent care clinics spark debate: Game-changing fix or temporary cover-up?

    I do not know how these clinics operate but it won’t take much to be an improvement on hospital emergency . I am 87 years old and blind called an ambulance to take me to hospital had temperature 39 headache difficulty breathing and couldn’t stop shivering I could still walk had my white cane...
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    Residents sound alarm over rampant thefts in this area. How safe are your supplies during the dry spell?

    Best suggestion I have heard. 240 v pity couldn’t make it straight from power pole . Was just reading on news where farmer had 1115 merino wool sheep in full wool due to be shorn stolen from farm overnight worth over $3400000 . The size of truck they used plus dog . To round them up to load and...
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    🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fake Immigration Calls 🚨

    I have been thinking about changing my health care policy but hadn’t done anything about it when early one morning I answered phone always in the middle of washing dishes doing something productive so didn’t get name of company person calling from . He was very talkative like long lost friend I...
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    Are You Smart Enough to Solve the Optical Illusion That's Driving Aussies Insane?

    The fasr way to find something when you lose it or misplace it is go and buy a new one . Always turns up in 3 days . Works for me all the time
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    Reckless train stunts by teenagers spark public outrage and concern

    I would call their parents to do that after all they raised them.
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