I recently spent 2 weeks holidaying in New Zealand. It’s a great country to travel in with spectacular scenery around every corner, friendly people, good food and wine and a language you can almost recognise. For the adventurous, most towns also offer about a dozen […]
Read MoreThe secret to a healthier, longer life
Good genes, good luck, good lifestyle – get all three right and you can look forward to a healthy life in your 60s & 70s and later. Let’s look at all three – Good genes: Not much you can do about that now. It’s probably […]
Read MoreThe power of purpose – what we can learn from the Winter Olympics
It was inspiring to watch the efforts of the athletes participating in the recent Winter Olympics and it will be equally inspiring to watch what dedicated young people can achieve when the Commonwealth Games are being staged in April. Their spectacular achievements demonstrate the power […]
Read MoreNow a good news true story
An elderly friend of mine who I haven’t seen for a few years recently gave me an update on what he’s doing. He’s in his early 80s and is still fairly active. He’s also a very keen golfer and plays 3-4 times a week, although […]
Read MoreRetirement can be good for your health
I’ve been saying for years that retirement involves major changes and many people face lifestyle challenges that no one told them about. While the transition from full time work to some form of retirement can be difficult, there are also some great opportunities. One of […]
Read MoreHow to Cope With Sensory Decline as We Age
Our health is something most of us spend our whole lives taking for granted, however as we age we become more acutely aware of just how fragile our good health is. One of the aspects of our general health and wellbeing that most seniors find […]
Read MoreRetirement – The opportunity to reinvent yourself (unless you’re already perfect)
The period when you leave your full time job for some form of retirement is a time of major change. Think about it for a minute – You’ve been going to work every week day for 40 or more years and now, all of a […]
Read MoreScams – Retirees need to learn to be street wise and stay safe
During the first 6 months of 2017, over 80,000 reports were made to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) of scams costing nearly $40 million dollars. Those over the age of 45 seem to be the hardest hit so what can you do to […]
Read MoreDecluttering your home and your life while you’re retired
It’s probably easier to actually do something to declutter your home and your life at the beginning of the year before all the pressures of just living make it too hard to contemplate. For those of you who have the courage to make a start, […]
Read MoreYour attitude in retirement keeps you young – or makes you old
I recently spent some time with an old friend I hadn’t seen for a few years. He’s in his early eighties and moves a little slower than he used to. What hasn’t changed is his positive attitude to life and his desire to make the […]
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