We may think that seniors are far calmer and more together than stressed out, neurotic younger people.  However, mental health issues can become more of a concern as we grow older.  Research shows that mental health can plunge following retirement.  Retirement is a transitional time during which […]

Have you noticed how some people spend a lot of their time looking and sounding happy while others appear miserable most days of the week? Happiness is not something that falls out of the sky and lands on some lucky people and not others.  If […]

Over the last year we have had a regular stream of economists, business leaders, academics and senior bureaucrats all telling us how it’s imperative that the government gets the budget under control and we live within our means. Unless an irresponsible Senate continues to block […]

A major NSW based super fund recently purchased a large stock of our book titled “How to stay Healthy, Active and Sharp in Retirement”. These books will be used to inform both current and retired fund members about how they can enjoy better health in […]

Where you are going to live when you finish full time employment?  This is a very important question and the answer can have a major impact on the rest of your life.  There is no “right” answer, it’s a matter of finding out what works […]

While we can’t stop having birthdays, it’s very encouraging to discover that we can take steps to slow the ageing process and improve our chances of avoiding many of the nasty ailments associated with getting older.  I’m obviously not a doctor but when we produced […]

Now that the election campaign is underway, the ABC is encouraging voters to complete its on line VOTE COMPASS survey. This survey shows the participants where they stand as individuals in relation to the major parties’ positions on a range of issues.  As well, the […]