Pre-departure Checklist Off on your next adventure soon? There are a lot of things that are involved in planning for a holiday. It is not just planning the trip, packing and leaving. There are many factors involved in regards to travel preparations, at home preparations and some last minute tasks. For example, if you are..Read More
Are you utilising your community services?? Whether you are young or old, looking for something fun or interesting to do, your local community has so many benefits and opportunities available to you. Why not check out these community services that may be available what a positive impact your community can have for you. You might..Read More
Cruising the South Pacific Thomas Fodor is our valued, long serving COTA Insurance team co-ordinator. Thomas loves travel, and in the past has shared with us tales of his favourite overseas holiday destinations. Here, Thomas tells us about his most recent adventure – a 10 day South Pacific cruise! Cruising can offer great value…Read More
Five steps to good gut health Gut health is important. An upset gut can cause stomach cramps, indigestion and bloating – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are five easy ways to nourish your body from the inside out and boost your digestive wellness. Research suggests that fibre stimulates the growth..Read More
Saying goodbye to a loved one Losing a loved one is an experience that we all face in life, at one time or another. It’s something that nobody wants to think about, let alone talk about, especially when we are talking about the end-of-life moments. However, when a loved one is near the end of..Read More
Live at Home for Longer As we age, it is natural for us to reassess our living arrangements. Some may have health or physical limitations that make it difficult to remain living at home, some may consider downsizing, moving to a retirement home or moving in with family. While there are many benefits to these,..Read More
Traits of Happy People At any age, we all want to live a happy life, and it’s no different in our golden years. After all, these years can be a time of joyous reflection, spending time with loved ones, and pursuing lifelong passions. However, for some, it can be challenging to maintain a positive outlook..Read More
What You Need to Know About Inflammation Inflammation is your body’s response to fighting things that harm you, like infection, injury and toxins. The body releases chemicals that trigger your immune system to respond, by releasing antibodies, proteins and increased blood flow to the damaged area = inflammation. Normally this only lasts a few hours..Read More
Must have gadgets Check out these gadgets to make your life more convenient, safer and even cleaner! Gadgets for elderly people go beyond the jar openers and wearable alarms (although these are very helpful). From smart technology to everyday helpful tools, here are some incredibly useful gadgets available. Smart phone Everyone can benefit from..Read More
Family Tree, How To Researching your family tree can be a fun and interesting project to do. However, where do you start? With so many different sources out there to help you, it can be a bit daunting. There are family tree books, magazines, audiobooks, online options and even DNA tests! However, what if you..Read More
