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    Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab approved by Therapeutic Goods Administration for use in Australia

    My mum has Lewy bodies dementia, and is currently getting trea in the form of a patch. Rivastigmine. to us as a family, it has been a wonder drug. Mum is 96 and better then she was 5 years ago. Recentl a cognitive test showed the same results as 2 yrs ago. Living independently at home with few...
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    Your phone could soon replace your car keys—and it might just make life easier for seniors

    What does that mean to the sophisticated car thieves.
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    Leg cramps

    Check your medications. Statins, used for high cholesterol can cause cramps. I was getting severe cramps every day until l changed my statin, l still get cramps and only take my statin every 2nd day.
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    Credit card scam hiding in plain sight?

    I recently rang the bank about a transaction i didn’t recognise. When l tried to open the website of this transaction , it came up with what appeared to be an add for hand held devices to improve your business. The bank cancelled my card and promised a refund. Upon further investigation I...
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    When healthcare fails our most vulnerable: The incident that exposes gaps in patient care

    My daughter works in a busy emergency department and is confronted almost daily with anti social behaviour and relies on security to keep her safe. There is no easy answer, but the safety and well-being of our hospital staff should be of paramount importance.
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    WATCH: Shocking crocodile stunt lands American influencer in $27,000 trouble

    Id like to see him wrestle a salty, he probably knew that fresh water crocs prefer the quiet life
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    Million-dollar contracts don't always mean million-dollar payouts: Inside Australia's entertainment industry shakeup

    Unfortunately they are on our local fm radio when im on my way home after a late shift and i always turn them of. I don’t need to hear about people having sex with their best friends partners . Too crude
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    Shoppers question sudden disappearance of much-loved sauce: 'Deleted from it's core range'

    Im waiting for Aldis throat lozenges, Better soothe, to reappear. They were fantastic and cheap
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    Should we start fining phone users on footpaths? This mayor says yes!

    Once upon a time, before covid, waiting rooms supplied magazines to help you pass the time, now its boring particularly if the wait is long
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    Should we start fining phone users on footpaths? This mayor says yes!

    My husband and I recently had a holiday in Darwin. While they have fantastic shared bike paths, the danger to everyone is people riding/ walking/ running with ear pods in. They are on their phones and totally oblivious to their surroundings.
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    Major NDIS shake-up hits, here’s what to expect

    The government needs to look at their payment structure. A person l know is on the NDIS , which she needs As her family have passed away. One of her workers ( who the family have known for some years) picks her up on Sunday afternoon, sits her in front of the tv with her kids , cooks a roast...
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    Tiny sign reveals surprising rule at Australia’s top holiday destination

    I was under the impression that if a business did not offer a card alternative they could not charge you a surcharge. A surcharge could only be charged if you opted to pay by card.
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    Has your medical bills risen over the years? Report targets medical professionals engaging in price gouging

    Ive heard a lot of people say they are dropping their private health insurance because of the out of pocket expenses they have had with private consultants . My 95 yr old mum has just paid $250.00 out of pocket by an anaesthetist for light sedation for the removal of a skin cancer. Not bad money...
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    Fire risk recall: These e-bikes just got pulled—check yours now!

    We bought pedal assist e bikes a couple of years ago and without them we wouldn’t be doing any exercises
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