This month we talk to two wonderful specialists in the house, our first conversation is with Dr Lisa Beecham who joined me earlier in the month to talk about the amazing work she has been doing with Shelly Craft (from the block), on the road in conjunction with the Country Womens Association across country NSW. The Healthy Ageing show which is on the road and features talks and programs around being active, health and being part of the community. Our conversations always turn to the left, as our talks explores diet and the recommendations of the medditeranian diet, plus how to get active in your council areas.
for some information around the diet check out the Queensland report https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/946049/cardiac-meddiet.pdf
| Specialist General Practitioner, Dr Lisa Beecham, will join Shelley Craft in discussion to unpack key health topics including the effects of age-related immunity decline (ARDI), having better conversations with your doctors, managing chronic conditions and viral diseases, as well as the importance of nutrition, exercise, well-being and community connections. Australians who are living in regional communities experience health inequities that see poorer health outcomes, higher risk of disease and injury, greater disease burden, shorter lifespans as well as significant challenges in accessing health services, compared to Australians living in metropolitan areas.1 While most medical services in regional areas are delivered by general practitioners (GPs), the number of GPs with procedural skills in regional locations has declined significantly over the past 15 years.2 The roadshow aims to create important opportunities for regional Australians interested in healthy ageing to find out more about how to help maintain your health as you age. Shelley Craft, who is a northern NSW local, says that tapping into the knowledge of health experts, like Dr Beecham, is key to empowering ageing, rather than shying away from it. “As someone who is approaching 50, I am passionate about empowering a healthy approach to getting older – one that moves away from negativity and fear to celebrating and embracing this exciting life stage. Knowledge and information are key to this,” said Shelley. “Healthy ageing is not about anti-ageing. Ageing is inevitable and we each have the power to better understand and enjoy all the wonderful things that come with getting older. Supporting not only physical health, but your mental and emotional wellbeing, are a part of living well at any stage of life,” she said. “The Healthy Ageing Roadshow brings health information and support to regional communities where it is needed. I am excited to share my personal experiences and insights to support others on their ageing journeys – no matter their age,” she said. Across Australia, data shows that people living in regional areas:Have a lower life expectancy and a higher likelihood of death from a preventable illness.1 On average, people living in regional and rural local health districts (LHDs) live 2.2 years less than people in metropolitan LHDs (81.3 years compared with 83.5 years, respectively).2Experience higher rates of chronic conditions including arthritis, cancer and mental and behavioural conditions.1Experience a higher burden of disease and injury, measured by years of healthy life lost through premature death or living with ill health.1 The total burden was lowest in major cities (174 disability-adjusted life years per 1,000 population) rising to 200 and 204 for inner and outer regional areas.1 |
Our second guest on the show for the podcast is from PainAustralia. PainAustralia is a is the national peak body working to improve the quality of life of people living with pain, their families and carers, and to minimise the social and economic burden of pain.
Painaustralia represents the interests of a broad membership that includes health, medical, research and consumer organisations.
Established in 2011, our focus is to work with governments, health professional and consumer bodies, funders, educational and research institutions, to facilitate implementation of the National Pain Strategy Australia-wide.
They will also celebrate their annual awarness of its Wear It Red day on the 20th September in which you can register for https://www.painaustralia.org.au/wir-register
Our conversation is full of facts, stories and ways to deal with pain besides just heading to the website https://www.painaustralia.org.au/ and most of all hear the wonderful interview with the CEO Giulia about the services PainAustralia provide.
We love a good conversation so if you have a story or something that reaches out to the health, disability and community services why not tell us your story and maybe join us on the program.
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