The Australian Government has made us very much aware of the economic effect of the COVID 19. Australia is facing a deep recession. What does this mean for retirement plans for older employees and business owners? Is there a possibility that retirement will be delayed […]
Read MoreHow and where to live in retirement
The COVID 19 lockdown has accelerated the change in the way we think about where we will live in retirement. Newer thinking has posited a move away from the idea of living in the current models of retirement and residential care homes. Many Baby Boomers […]
Read MoreRetirees post COVID lockdown – how can we help?
During the Coronavirus crisis people aged 70 plus have been seen vulnerable as a whole and isolated with very little voice. There is a risk that in the aftermath of the lockdown, and with concerns about additional occurrences of the virus, older people will continue […]
Read MoreRetirement and Bucket List let downs
Have you had to amend or abandon your “bucket list” with the advent of COVID19? You’re not alone of course. For the recently retired or the busy travelling Baby Boomer set, the lockdown has caused disappointment because their dreams and expectations cannot be realised. This […]
Read MoreCOVID 19 – Coping with uncertainty by having a sense of purpose
For all of us in the world and even more so those of us in our “later” years we are feeling very challenged at the moment. We are facing physical isolation, financial loss and threatened health. So how do we find purpose during this time? […]
Read MoreHow your relationship can survive and thrive during COVID 19 isolation
As you know, for many years we have been writing about how your relationships with your partner can thrive in retirement. We’ve even had a couples’ psychologist write a book about it. So, what are we going to learn from this time of isolation? In […]
Read MoreAnzac comparisons – hope over reality?
The COVID 19 virus is a real test for our nation. For a substantial percentage of our population this is the first time they have had to handle a major national challenge! The GFC was over 10 years ago and a lot of millennials were […]
Read MoreWhat is the Coronavirus really teaching us?
The following has been attributed to Bill Gates, CEO of Microsoft. Whether it actually is or not, we still think what it says is worthwhile thinking about in this strange new age in which we find ourselves. “I’m a strong believer that there is a […]
Read MoreTennis wimps
I’m very disappointed about the messages our top line tennis pros are giving to young people today. “A strain in the groin and I don’t play a tournament”, “A pulled muscle and I withdraw from the match”, “I won’t play unless I’m 100% fit.” What […]
Read More70 years young
While watching the current American Presidential Election Campaign is a fairly depressing pastime, what is interesting is that five of the current top contestants are in their 70s and not many people are saying “They’re too old.” So, if people in their 70s are deemed […]
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