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Lynne M Jones

“What started as an itchy rash turned out to be so much more”

Lynne’s partner needs the TV volume turned right up, but she doesn’t. Image source: Getty

Relationship-saving headphones tailored to your hearing needs

Relationship-saving headphones tailored to your hearing needs

Lynne’s partner needs the TV volume turned right up, but she doesn’t. These customised headphones have given Lynne peace and quiet back in her life.

'Faded' days. Source: Getty

‘Today is a faded day’ says my Mother, living with vascular dementia

‘Today is a faded day’ says my Mother, living with vascular dementia

Do you love someone living with vascular dementia?

Western Australia is open for business! Source: Getty

Fortress Western Australia open for Omicron

Fortress Western Australia open for Omicron

What do you think about the reopening of Western Australia?

The view from the rear of Lynne's downsized property is one of the advantages to come from the move. Source: Lynne Jones

‘Downsizing was the best decision we could have made’

‘Downsizing was the best decision we could have made’

My husband was reluctant at first, but I cajoled and eventually won. Making the decision was hard, he had to admit we were getting older!

Lynne is one of many Australians dealing with the heartbreak of dementia. Source: Getty

‘My mum is slipping away before my eyes, dementia does that to a person’

‘My mum is slipping away before my eyes, dementia does that to a person’

"It feels like a death; a slow, progressive removal from life."

Lynne writes about the ANZAC Day dawn service in her hometown of Perth, Western Australia. Source: Getty Images

‘The memory of past Anzac Days will be strong in my heart this year’

‘The memory of past Anzac Days will be strong in my heart this year’

"We quietly walk on towards the Memorial precinct, collecting more families; our humility and unity growing."

Lynne has had enough of the younger generation blaming Baby Boomers for its problems. Source: Getty Images

‘I’m fed up with Baby Boomers being blamed for modern society’s woes’

‘I’m fed up with Baby Boomers being blamed for modern society’s woes’

"More and more I am reading or hearing about how Baby Boomers are responsible for the problems of the world today ..."

A group of over-60s practising tai chi in the park. (Photograph posed by models.) Source: Getty Images

‘The exercise helping reduce my need for pain-relieving medication’

‘The exercise helping reduce my need for pain-relieving medication’

"Taking the first step to join a class was a big effort, but I enrolled and attended the first session, dragging a not-too-inclined, but supportive friend with me."

Lynne is one of the loyal fans keen to see Polly Waffles back on the shelf. Source: YouTube

‘As Polly Waffles make a comeback, let’s bring back more great Aussie treats’

‘As Polly Waffles make a comeback, let’s bring back more great Aussie treats’

"It has always been beyond me, how the production of this favoured snack was ever discontinued."

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