In Praise Of Wrinkles

In our youth obsessed world, wrinkles are regarded as an unfortunate affliction normally found in people over 50.  They are to be feared, hidden if possible and are often the butt of “oldies” jokes. How could we get it so wrong? Surely one of the main reasons for...

Volunteering Can Provide Big Challenges

Many people who enjoy their work are often reluctant to retire because they think they could lose more than they gain.  As we know, work for many people is about a lot more than just financial security.  It involves things like; creative challenges, status, a sense of...

What Can I Do?

Every time we turn on the TV news we are bombarded with depressing stories from all over the world – Iraq and Syria, refugee drownings, the ice epidemic, gun violence and the list goes on.  It can be overwhelming and it’s easy to feel powerless in the face of so much...

Successful Retirement Planning – Starting Points

At last you’ve both retired and hopefully your financial planner has said you can afford it. From here on in, life’s one happy holiday – or is it? What you probably haven’t been told is that retirement brings a whole range of new challenges that can really test your...

Retired And Single

Before you dismiss this column because you’re part of a couple, just consider that an unexpected accident or serious illness could make you a single again. Being a single retiree is quite different and it offers both advantages and disadvantages.  In this column I’d...

Ill Health In Retirement Is Not Inevitable

We’re living longer – there’s no doubt about that – but the big challenge now is maintaining good health and quality of life during those quieter years.  Researchers at Deakin University’s Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (C-PAN) have reiterated the...