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Old 30th April 2021, 03:59
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Here in Oz once you get to three score years and fifteen (ie beyond the red line) Medicare offers us oldies a review of one's health with a nurse who will test your mental as well as basic medical health more comprehensively than a normal GP consultation allows.

I had my test last Wednesday so for anyone here in Oz contemplating it here is a few of the questions:
  • What city is this?
  • What day is it?
  • What month is it?
  • What season is it?
  • What is the date?
Then tests blood pressure and blood sugar.
Holds a piece of A4 paper towards you with words 'take this in your right hand'.
She then says 'fold it in half and throw it on the floor'.
A whole heap of questions on lifestyle questions follows:
  • Who does the cooking?
  • Who does the shopping?
  • Who does the washing/housework etc?
  • Who does the garden?
  • Do you exercise?
  • How much water do you drink?
  • Do you drink alcohol?
  • Do you have your own teeth?
  • Do you walk with a stick?
  • What is 7 x 2 followed by plus 7, plus 7 plus 7 (up to 35)
Might give a few clues to anyone contemplating such a test.

I got 30 out of 30 but made me even more grateful for my health and life at 77. There are a hell of a lot much worse off.
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