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73% of seniors still hoping to find true love: survey
As people reach their retirement, many of us start to reflect on their lives – now new US research is shedding light on what some older people have learnt from their experiences. A survey of 2,000 Americans aged 65 and older, found: 25% believe their…
The benefit of having a DMF in your retirement village contract
People considering moving into retirement living will be met by the “Deferred Management Fee” for the first time in their lives. The words can be a cause of concern if they are new to you, but the use of the Deferred Management Fee (DMF) is…
Extra $500 per household for people with Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders
Nearly 500,000 Australians will be eligible for a rebate worth hundreds of dollars in a bid to offset a major price hike expected on July 1. All Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders, nearly 500,000, will receive up to $500 per household in energy bill relief…
It’s influenza season – have you gotten your flu shot?
Since COVID-19 in early 2020, flu has become a forgotten word. But you have noticed it is back in Australia, people are sneezing, coughing and spluttering and it is important to have a flu shot with the cooler weather still to come. The latest Australian…
What you need to do before signing a contract to enter a retirement village
If you want to live in a retirement village or a land lease community, you are given a contract to sign with the village operator. However, the Retirement Living Council – a dedicated national division of the Property Council of Australia – advise the following:…
What does snoring really mean?
Snoring can badly affect a relationship but is it actually a sign that it is affecting your health? A lot of people wave it off as an issue their partner has to deal with, or move into the spare bedroom. But is snoring signifying a…