Nac Pfi Life Tec Visits

 Thanks Life Tec, and Anne Livingstone for a great day. Great to see Maggie from the Sandgate Sandbags and the nutritionistas, Claire and Laura.  Great turn out by the NAC PFI group.  I visited, too, but all by myself. The Life Tec centre is very impressive.  It dominates the skyline like a big cathedral. Jean took me around and I was able to ask Katie, the OT, questions on behalf of my dad.

I liked the kitchen, the large print screen, the office gear, the lounge chair. My favourite thing was the handle for the vacuum cleaner.  It allows a person to stand up straighter so its easier on the wrist and on the back.

Life Tec's great skyline - within the shopping complex and set against the hills of Newmarket

Inclusive, funky signage. 

Jean our guide in the "happening" smart kitchen

Dan, Carol, Claire and Jean the finer points

Mary Clare, Fay, Norma, Althea, hands on, in the kitchen  Laura, Fred in the background

Jean demonstrating one of the many handy kitchen gadgets - an opening ceremony

My favourite things - the kettle and

 the gardening gear, I would say that.

who would have thought a toilet would be so interesting? -  At Life Tec, Yes.

Jean in the smart kitchen - the class in rapt attention, Norma, Althea

Life Tec's clever bed

Close inspection by Dan and Carol and Claire

I love this kitchen, so many smart ideas

Great Nutrtion Ideas

Here is a great web link for fantastic healthy grain recipes.  The New York Times, Health Pages. It is well worth a look.  I have set up a link:-

well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/14/small-grains-big-nutrition/?ref=health

Nutrionistas are here

NAC PFI 

Nutrition Students from University are undertaking a six week practical training at Nundah Activity Centre.
Their activities include:-

•  Visiting each member of our group to discuss healthy nutrition
• Accompanying the group on its visit to the LifeTec centre
• Delivering lectures and cooking demonstrations to our PFI group as well as to the respite group.

Extra Ordinary News - Game-Changers

There have been a number of news items, published lately, which may alter things to come in a major way. 

Could back pain come from a Bacteria?

This sounds nuts, doesn't it?. There is a Danish sturdy of those who suffered back pain which found 40 per cent of their back pain sufferers had a bacterial infection similar to acne.  There are implications here.  What if the cure for your backpain is to take an antibiotic.  Let's remember that not very long ago everyone "knew" that a stomach ulcers was caused by stress.

A DNA Test for that Tumour

Scientists can study the dna of a cancer tumour and determine precisely what treatment to give it based  on its composition.  This may mean an exact dose as well as a more accurate chemotherapy can be delivered which targets the cancer and leave your other cells alone.

"Teaming" with microbes  - The best way to clean the baby's dummie?

Turns out, everyone knows, 'cept me, that the best way to clean a baby's dummy that has been spat out on the floor is in the mother's mouth.  The bacteria from the mother is much better for the baby, than the dirt on the floor.   Each of us has a unique array of bacteria, on our skin, in our mouth, in our gut.  This bacteria is essential for good health. When we take antibioticis, we are knocking out the good bacteria, as well as the bad, so it is a good idea to restore it with some probiotics.  It was recommended that my dad take it for six weeks. 
Other studies have indicated that the health of your gut depends on the health of your gut flora. The implications could be that we are given a dose of our own "biotics" to restore our health.  Wow.

NAC PFI Into the digital age

"There was movement at the station for the word had passed around......." or rather, let me paraphase Banjo, there was recording at the homestead...

I have compiled a class for the 2.00pm session on Wednesday 22nd May at 2.00pm. The room will be set up for action. i.e. chairs, but no tables. The class will be broadcast on the screen and hopefully you will be able to have an exercise class together by following the action. Good Luck. Feel free to pause the action if you need a pit stop or a drink.

As well if you would like to repeat a section, just rewind. When the class is finished stay behind and have a chat if you like. The class itself will only last for about 30 minutes. so you should be able to wrap it up about 2.45pm.




Meanwhile work on those smart goals.

Think about whatever you would like to discuss with the nutritionist.

Keep moving - not just one, but all four types of exercise.

Endurance,

Strength,

Stretch and

Balance.

New way to comment on the blog anonymously

I have changed the set up of the blog and now it is easier to comment.  You no longer need a google account to make a comment.  However, you will have to type the two words that appear.  This is a safeguard to prevent "robot" programs flooding the blog.

So have a go.  If you can't read the two words, just press the renew and it will generate two new words that may be easier.  Leave a space between the words.

NAC PFI Week Three Group Session

NAC PFI

WEEK THREE      

In week three, we had another session at Nundah Activity Centre.  We took advantage of the school holidays and had our entire session in the big hall.  The team at the centre set the big screen up for us and I had the microphone.

Smart Goals from Fred -  Ballroom dancing on the screen

We enjoyed a warm up – walking in a circle, and then some squats, then Tai Chi. There are important principles of Tai chi, which are more important than the moves.  As well, Tai chi helps with balance.

We talked about smart goals and goal setting – Fred shared his “goal setting story

Then we moved into digital mode.  Mary Clare told us she was heading overseas and would keep in touch via the internet.

Meanwhile, we had another look at the blog.

We took the questionnaire which tried to pinpoint our computer skills

Computer Questions

1.      Can you type? 

Dan, Carol and Norma practicing Tai Chi

2.      Can you send a text message?

3.      Can you type a word document?

4.      Can you open an account?

5.      Can you print a document?

6.      Can you receive emails?

7.      Can you compose and send an email message?

Warming up in the Circle

8.      Can you read a blog?

9.      Can you comment on a blog?

10.  Can you write a blog?

Any other questions

We drew a picture of the “Pie Graph “of the Australian Dietary guidelines.

We all made appointments with Jacky for reassessments and appointments with Ann for some intensive work at home. 

We acquainted ourselves with the “good bladder habits”

 Functional Independence

This is about Functional Independence.  This means we manage our optimal lives, in our own homes.  So in week four, we have a bit more practice at home, there is no scheduled- group gathering.

Week Five Reassessment

Practice our strength and balance at home and see if those assessment scores can be improved.  Jacky will be at the centre for the interim assessments on Friday 26^th April.  I will be coming down from the range, as well.

Good luck everyone. See you Friday