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We once had a home where our bedroom & kitchen were on the opposite side to our children's bath & laundry therefore we had 2 hot water systems. A storage gas system for the children (used cold water for washing) & in instantaneous system with solar for our side of the home. Had we not done...

Desperate measure for mum but no fun for the children. She was young once & l bet her mother never did this to her, not that her mother would have had a modern washing machine which shook the clothes up like they do today releasing all & unsundary into the wash.

I used a F&P CPAP [l say used because this just stopped working]. This is on loan through a Government Hospital accessed by a Sleep Apnoea Professional. When l contacted the department concerned they asked if l had ever been retested since receiving this over 10 years ago, which hasn't...

Many years ago my, then step-mother, made the same comment herself. It wasn't until she died that we realised with inherited properties, investments & savings she had assets etc of around $2 million.

You are correct about the treatment of prisoners. I worked for 6 1/2 years as a 'screw'. The only drawback for prisoners is a loss of freedom but the benefits are numerous. They are fed 3 meals daily, free tea & coffee, clothed, clothes laundered, access to Medical & Dental Services...

This is very heartbreaking for all who know her. I was told of a workmate who succumb to Alzheimer's & was in bed @ home, his daughter walked in, he became very aggravated & yelled out, 'who is she, get her out of here'. [this was shortly before his death].

Yes it can happen to anyone. Many years ago the Salvation Army Officer who did the Daily Morning Soup Run came back one day & said he had served a gent who had been a businessman & had fallen on bad times. I am sure we all know the saying, "THERE GOES I BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD". Another...

His Co-ordinator was spoken to last week & the Co-ordinator suggested a trial of one day at a time in this type of care to judge his reaction. At present he follows her every when at home or goes looking for her, even after being told she will be outside. Finding her he is in a panicked state...

Thankyou for sharing Patricia. I am so very sorry to hear of those unfortunate people outside your immediate family who you are in contact with. You are surrounded by many people who rely on you so they can cope with each day. The lady with dementia is a big issue for you. Fortunately you are...

A big hug for you too Patricia for your lovely words & kind suggestion. I failed to mention, on purpose, because it did not fit into the subject is that her daughter had cancer return over 6 months ago, has been having regular treatment for this & was recently told her body needs a rest, her...

All exceptional stories. I was moved by the article about the locket which reunited two generations. I am sure we are all aware of people with Alzheimer's & to have a treatment which will help patients & of course family members who see this daily is a blessing for them. [a friend has a...

A truly beautiful gesture & his wife has certainly mastered the use of the slide to a "T".

When l was growing up my father would always say that the Labor Government was 'the working man's political party. They look after us'. Things have really changed because all political parties have no hesitation in 'shafting' everyone now. Nowadays it is 'sink or swim'. Politicians & the like...

My daughter told a similar story of a person she worked for. Fully paid overseas trip with certain staff & family, jewellery as gifts & so the list goes on. This person eventually got too greedy & is now finished & l understand, bankrupt & owing staff 000's of $'s.

Thankyou. I believe you have clarified a question not only l was wondering. Congratulations on your efforts, obviously your gamble paid off for you & your family.

I attend a Doctor's Practice which both Bulk Bills & charges depending on your status. Most G.P.s in this practice Bulk Bill any Health Care Card holder but charge a fee for working patients while some of these G.P.s only Bulk Bill. I have always been Bulk Billed. Using HOT DOCS to make...

How much in savings, Superannuation or Annual income do l need to necessitate & afford a Financial Planner @ $2,000 / year & be able to take overseas trips every 2 years?

At a Specialist's office recently when handed the account l asked if they accepted cash. The reaction was better than expected when the receptionist excitedly replied, 'yes'. My Credit Card has been compromised many times. Recently this happened 3 times on the same day, for the same amount each...

Profit over people! Put off 1500 more people for a total of 2,400 people in Australia & employ just 190 people in the Phillipines. This move will really boost profits for shareholders. But what would happen to profits if people move in droves to other banks? Isn't it people through their...