Understanding Over 50’S – New Research

APIA (Australian Pensioners Insurance Agency) have recently published the findings of a comprehensive research project looking at the attitudes of people over 50. Its a very interesting read and we are giving you a brief run down on responses to the main issues. The...

Sex And Intimacy

A personal viewpoint from a nursing sister / counsellor. Sex, sexual intercourse, or as some people prefer to call it, intimacy in our relationships – is it important as we age? Yes… most definitely. The benefits are astounding for both our physical and emotional...

Retirement And Your Relationship

A few tips to consider: Now that you’ve stopped spending the majority of your time at work and now spend most days and nights with your partner, it’s a good time to review this very important relationship. Here are a few suggestions – Spend some time with your partner...

Retirement – A New Chapter

A New Chapter In Your Life And In Your Relationship Approachng retirment can demand considerable changes in your lifestyle,and so this needs to be viewed as a period of transition and change. You are moving into a new chapter of your life and your relationship. The...

Relationship Questions And Answers

If you are having some problems with your relationship or just want to ask a question of one of our participating Counsellors, our Relationship Q & A article may help. Send in your questions by clicking the link at the bottom of this page and we will put our...

Relationship Challenges

Born in 1945 just before the war ended, I still can remember the ruins when I was walking through Berlin with my mother. I was only 5 years old. We left when I was 7, but I still remember those images. I also remember my mother almost jealously saying to me when I...