Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Summer 2020

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If you have ever wondered if you should have your hearing tested, answer these simple questions: 1. Do people seem to mumble or speak in a softer voice than they used to? 2. Do you feel tired or irritable after a long conversation? 3. Do you sometimes miss key words in a sentence, or frequently need to ask people to repeat themselves? 4. When you are in a group or in a crowded restaurant, is it difficult for you to follow the conversation? 5. When you are together with other people, does background noise bother you? 6. Do you often need to turn up the volume on your TV or radio? 7. Do you find it difficult to hear the doorbell or the telephone ring? 8. Is carrying on a telephone conversation difficult? 9. Do you find it difficult to pinpoint where an object is (e.g. an alarm clock or phone) from the noise it makes? 10.Has someone close to you mentioned that you might have a problem with your hearing? If you answered YES to any of the questions, it would be best to book an appointment and have your hearing evaluated. Your practitioner at Telex Hearing will thoroughly test your hearing and give you a report for your GP if required. They will explain whether you have a loss, and if you do whether you would benefit from hearing aids.. Telex Hearing Care has been looking after 1000’s of people across the Central Coast for over 30 years. We are locally owned and operated have offices in 5 great locations across the Coast. Did you know that if you are a pensioner or DVA cardholder you may be eligible for free hearing services and hearing aids. Do you have trouble hearing?

A joint initiative for fracture prevention

Know Your Bones is a joint initiative of Osteoporosis Australia and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. It is an online bone health self-assessment generating a report explaining your risk results and personalised recommendations. Why should I be concerned about my bone health? Bonehealth isan important part of your general health. Osteoporosis is common in Australia and results in over 165,000 fractures (broken bones) annually. People with risk factors for osteoporosis should be investigated by their doctor. Know Your Bones can help you understand your risk. What is a fracture versus a broken bone? A fracture and broken bone are essentially the same thing. The word fracture is a term used by medical professionals. A fracture can be a partial or complete break in a bone. How is osteoporosis diagnosed? If you have risk factors for osteoporosis your doctor should refer you for a bone density test – a simple scan that indicates if bones are in the range of normal, low bone density (osteopenia) or osteoporosis. If required, your doctor can work with you to take action to improve your bone health. A broken bone can be a first signal of osteoporosis and requires urgent investigation. Can osteoporosis be treated? There is a lot that can be done to manage your bone health if you are found to have osteoporosis. This includes effective treatments to reduce your risk of having a fracture. What should I do with my assessment results? Your results will identify any potential risk factors based on your answers. A report provides recommendations for any areas of risk identified which can be discussed with your doctor. The Know your Bones website is an easy to use online self- assessment which provides a report showing risk results and recommendations for anyone over 50 years of age.Take a self assessment today at www.knowyourbones.org.au

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Rock fishing safety tips​ Rock fishing is one of the most dangerous sports in Australia ​ DO NOT rock fish when the conditions are dangerous. Stay alert to the weather conditions Check the weather and the tide conditions before you leave home and monitor them while you're out fishing. • Never turn your back on the ocean. • High tides can cover your rock fishing spot with water. Rising tides and high tides make waves break onto rock fishing locations. You might get trapped or swept off your rock fishing spot by a high tide. • Large seas or swell waves can be hazardous.

You might get swept off your rock fishing spot by large waves. • Strong winds can create hazardous waves or push you off wet, slippery rocks. • If you are fishing in an exposed area during rough seas, find a calmer spot. • Monitor the weather and tidal conditions while you're out

fishing and be alert to any changes. • Check for severe weather warnings.

Check the coastal waters forecast on the Bureau of Meteorology website at www.bom.gov.au/marine  or call 1300 659 218. • Always watch the waves.