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During the last couple of years many people have found themselves reconsidering their current home base and neighbourhood. Whether they realise they no longer need the space of a large family home or the hassle of large garden maintenance. Or perhaps there is a desire to grow their circle of friends to a place of like-minded community.

Lifestyle community living offers the ability to own your home outright, gain financial confidence, experience exclusive resident benefits, all while feeling welcome and secure. The benefits of living within a lifestyle community are plentiful and lead to a higher quality of life. Tallowood in Medowie is one example where lifestyle community living is offering the best that life has to offer – physically, mentally, and socially.

Physical

One of the biggest benefits of living in a 55+ community is the abundance of opportunities to stay physically healthy. Your daily regime to stay active is in-built and easy so maintaining strength, balance, flexibility, and boosting your immune system is a snap. Tallowood offers the best of wellbeing benefits with its state-of-the-art clubhouse featuring exceptional facilities 20m indoor lap pool, wellness centre, gym for all residents to enjoy every day. Plus, the central location in Medowie within the Port Stephens region offers a wonderful opportunity to discover the glorious natural surroundings and the walkway links connecting to the rest of the community.

Mental & Social

Being part of a community can have a positive effect on mental health and emotional wellbeing. Community involvement provides a sense of belonging and social connectedness. It can also offer extra meaning and purpose to everyday life.

Tallowood offers a wealth of social opportunities, which in turn makes it easy to meet new people, make new friends, and establish meaningful relationships.

With a full calendar of activities and social gatherings, you can participate as little or as much as you want, knowing that you always have someone there to share a cup of tea and have a good time. At Tallowood Medowie you can find your perfect home and discover a new lifestyle full of possibilities and flexibility with no entry or exit fees, pet-friendly, security gate and capital gains are yours to keep.

To find out more about homes available at Tallowood Medowie or to reserve your home today start by calling Kim on 0460 000 773 today to make an appointment.

Your body goes through a lot of changes in your 50s—so your health practices should too. Our experts discuss the simple steps that can help you stay healthy in this decade.

If you’ve won the genetic lottery, congratulations! Your health in your 50s will be a smooth ride. But for the rest of us the 50s can be a decade of huge changes in our health, and for women the 50s can be a rollercoaster due to the hormonal changes brought on by menopause. In this our article, our experts look at what you could be doing to stay on top of your health and Real Wellbeing in this mid-life decade.

The average Australian woman goes through menopause around the age of 51 or 52, according to Dr Fiona Jane, Specialist Women’s Health GP at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. Unfortunately, for about a third of us, it’s no picnic. “Common symptoms include hot flushes, night sweats, disturbed sleep, joint aches and pain, and mood changes,” says Fiona. “And up to 20 percent of women have such severe symptoms that they describe poor general wellbeing, poor work performance, and depression.” This can have significant implications for women, some of whom are “out there trying to achieve on the job front, running home and families or caring for others,” she adds, “but all of these symptoms can be treated”.

Get screened regularly

From your 40s onwards, there are a few simple steps that can make a significant difference to your long-term health. Our experts suggest: Developing a relationship with a GP you trust and feel comfortable discussing sensitive issues with. Scheduling a yearly check-up with your GP, even if you feel healthy and well. Ask lots of questions, and make sure you get your information from reliable, evidence-based sources (such as government websites).

However, when you hit your 50s, it’s also worth making time for a few extra screening tests.

“The specific tests that you want to be discussing would be risk assessments for osteoporosis, heart disease and your blood pressure, and then mammograms and bowel cancer screenings,” says Alexandra Warhurst, an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Health Coach for HealthierMe™, a program run by Australian Unity’s partner Remedy Healthcare. That’s on top of the usual “cervical screening, blood-glucose and skin cancer checks, dental check-ups, and staying up to date with any recommended boosters and vaccinations”.

Encourage better bone health

For women who have gone through menopause, a rapid loss of bone density occurs due to changes in hormones, “so your calcium requirements at that stage are really high. You’re ideally aiming for 1300 milligrams of calcium a day, and we always recommend trying to get it through your diet first,” advises Alexandra.

That’s “roughly four servings of dairy” every day, she explains, but there are also alternative sources, including including tofu, calcium-fortified soy or almond milk, and fish containing bones. “If you’re really struggling, you might look at a supplement just to make up the difference,” adds Alexandra.

There are also couple of other things she recommends to reduce the risk of osteoporosis, for both men and women. The first is “getting your vitamin D tested”, and the second is “resistance training, because that is what’s going to encourage your bones to stay strong.”

Ask for help

In their 50s, women in particular tend to carry a lot on their shoulders, so don’t be afraid to speak up about your experiences and needs. Talk to friends, family and trusted professionals to find out what support is available.

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