7 ways to fight Loneliness in Retirement

7 ways to fight Loneliness in Retirement

Loneliness is a major problem for older people.  Generally as we age we tend to get more isolated ant that often leads to loneliness which in turn can start a downward cycle into depression. That’s a very bad place to be, so it’s worthwhile taking steps to avoid  this...
What’s retirement really like?

What’s retirement really like?

I recently facilitated a seminar  about preparing for retirement. At the beginning of my talk I asked a couple of people to try and answer the question “Who are you?” The answers that both gave were similar. They were variations on their CVs – their job titles,...
Father’s Day when you’re 50 Plus

Father’s Day when you’re 50 Plus

So, how’s your Father’s Day going to look this year? The commercial imperative indicates happy times in the bosom of our family, but how does that work in the 21st Century? First of all there may be some of you who are still raising young kids and teenagers. Father’s...
Experience takes time

Experience takes time

We learn by study, observation and experience. Most of us do our intensive studies at school, TAFE and university and hopefully enter the workforce with an education and good technical skills. Why then aren’t 20 year olds with the latest knowledge put in charge of...
“I’m not really that old”

“I’m not really that old”

Most people over 60 don’t feel as old as the date on their birth certificate suggests. I certainly can’t believe I’m in my 70s and feel sure that I’m really in my early 50s. Most of my friends suffer from similar delusions. It’s not really that strange that we think...
Emerging Housing Options for Over 60s

Emerging Housing Options for Over 60s

One of the prominent concerns of any retiree is finding an appropriate, affordable housing. At this point of life where you spend most of your hours at home, you put more value to your surroundings and take note of accessibility, especially with regards to transport...