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This is why eligible people should apply for a Seniors Card
Each State and Territory operates a Seniors Card and they not only save the holder a lot of money but open the door to a range of social activities. To show how valuable a Seniors Card is, South Australian Seniors Card holders have collectively saved…
Over 55 and having trouble sleeping? Researchers need you
Researchers at the University of Western Australia are looking for adults aged over 55 with insomnia to take part in a new study. There is no upper age limit. Research supervisor, Dr Melissa Ree said effective insomnia treatment can help with a range of conditions….
Look who dropped into Arcadia Waters Mandurah village in WA
Arcadia Group Managing Director Roger Kwok and his enthusiastic team are always trying to create a better life for its 500-plus residents in its nine villages in Western Australia and Victoria. What better way than having the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO)’s String Quartet play…
The benefits of retirement living far more than safety and security
Most people naturally want to remain in their home, however most dwellings are not built for the needs of ageing people in mind. Retirement living can reinvigorate a person’s life and help the person maintain their health and wellbeing with age. Here are eight benefits…
What the rising cost of living in Australia means to your retirement plans
If you are thinking of retirement, you will be aware of your superannuation and perhaps questioning whether it will be enough for the rest of your life. Over the year to June, the living costs of workers rose by 9.6% and those of self-funded retirees…
With the population ageing rapidly, is it time to change the Age Pension income test?
The release of the 2023 Intergenerational Report confirms what most people already know – that Australia is ageing rapidly. The report, which forecasts what the country could look like in 40 years, believes the number of people aged 65 and over is projected to more…