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Would you want to know how fast you’re ageing?
A new ‘ageing clock’ powered by MRI scans can now reveal your biological ageing rate – and what it could mean for your future health. A team of international researchers has developed a cutting-edge tool that can estimate how fast your body is ageing –…
Remember these five habits for a long, healthy life
New research shows the simple lifestyle changes that may protect your gut – and even override your genes. If you want to live well into your later years, science says there are five simple habits that can make all the difference. Researchers at Massachusetts General…
Today’s Baby Boomers are a force to be reckoned with
Retirees are living better, spending more – and redefining what it means to grow older. It only takes a glance at your TV, your Facebook feed or your favourite news site to see how much society has changed. Retirement, once a quiet stage of life,…
The 82-year-old dragon boat racer proving age is just a number
Meet Neil Millgate – gym-goer, kayaker, world champion, and proud Warriewood Brook resident. At 82, Neil Millgate is living proof that retirement doesn’t have to mean slowing down. A resident at Anglicare Sydney’s Warriewood Brook retirement village, Neil fills his week with more activity than…
Understanding the Deferred Management Fee: What you need to know before signing a retirement village contract
If you’re considering moving into a retirement village, you’ve probably come across the term Deferred Management Fee (DMF) – sometimes called an exit fee. But what is it exactly, and how does it compare to other retirement living models like land lease communities? Recent headlines…
How to take care of your health as you age
Why advance care planning matters As we age, it becomes even more important to think ahead – especially when it comes to our health. Advance care planning helps you take control by making your preferences for future health care known. If one day you can’t…