Paul McKeon is the prime example of the retiree who is retired, but certainly not retiring. Although, as he told our Editor in no uncertain terms on their very first meeting, he hates the word ‘retiree’, “Life change is a much more appropriate way to describe […]
Read MoreGrowing Vegetables In Pots
No back yard? Don’t let that stop you from making vegie soup from your own vegies. It’s an increasingly common phenomenon. People without much space at home and still wanting to grow their own vegetables are approaching nurseries and horticultural consultants in growing numbers, asking […]
Read MoreCommon Aging Ailments Can Be Fatal
Celebrity nutritionist Desi Carlos speaks to The Retiree about the new weight-related epidemic, about managing these ageing ailments simply through diet, and about putting quality years back on to the end of your life. Australia’s baby boomers are getting ready to retire and begin a […]
Read MoreTech Tip: Outlook – Removing Autofill Email Addresses
Ok, so first off what is an autofill address? If you use Outlook when you start typing in the TO: Field (or CC / BCC), Outlook will start trying to match what you are typing to addresses you have previously used. This seems very clever, but users can be […]
Read MoreYour Retirement Speech In 10 Easy Steps
You have been working towards it! Maybe you have even been looking forward to it! The time that is all about you is finally here: RETIREMENT When it comes it is not a surprise to most people. Much preparation has preceded the day and you […]
Read MoreF.Y.I. Where To Be During An Earthquake
Remember that stuff about hiding under a table or standing in a doorway?? Well, this guy has a completely reverse opinion. This is very interesting, different from what we were all taught. Boy! Is this ever an eye opener. Directly opposite of what we’ve been […]
Read MorePartners – NOT Roommates! How Established Young At Heart Couples Keep Love Fresh By Living Apart
If you thought that ‘living in’ is the new fad of the generation, then this should come as news to you says Della Cory, Director of Sydney Agency-Young at Heart Introductions. – There are more established, mature, committed couples that live apart as there are […]
Read MoreThe Three Faces Of Aging.
Aging is inevitable. From the day we are born to the day we leave this earth, we are gradually aging. So why do we dread it so much and why do we deny the inevitable? With millions of baby boomers retiring or contemplating retirement, the […]
Read MoreScientific Evidence On The Benefits Of Organic
A four year project led by Newcastle University has found that organic produce is better for you than non-organic. The study funded by the European Union, found a general trend showing organic food contained more antioxidants and less fatty acids. The study is yet to be published […]
Read MoreNew Book Urges Baby Boomers To Step Up
There is a restlessness in the Baby Boomer generation. A feeling something isn’t finished. Perhaps an undercurrent of disappointment. Author David Mills has figured out what’s wrong and he’s offering up a cure in his new book, “10,000 Days: A Call to Arms for the […]
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