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Does your retirement village have a “continuum of care”?
Long popular in New Zealand, the idea of a “continuum of care” is becoming more popular among Australia’s new and existing retirement villages – but what does it mean? Championed by operators such as Ryman Healthcare, as well as Not For Profits like Ozcare, Uniting…
Over-55s: you can now contribute money from downsizing your home into your superannuation
Good news for over-55s looking to downsize: the Federal Government has lowered the age at which you can add a voluntary contribution from home sale proceeds into your super. Previously only open to those aged over 60, the downsizer scheme dropped its eligibility age to…
“Celebrate Together” at the 2023 NSW Seniors Festival this month
The 2023 NSW Seniors Festival kicks off on 1 February, with events for seniors all over the state – and with the theme “Celebrate Together”, you can bet there’s plenty out there to see. The big event is the Seniors Festival Expo, which runs from…
Four easy tips to get on top of your superannuation
Do you know how much superannuation you have saved up? You should: according to research, people who know their exact balances are more likely to be in a high-performing super fund. A survey by UMR for Industry Super Australia has found that just 26% of…
Don’t suffer elder abuse in silence – get legal help
With an estimated one in six older Australians experiencing elder abuse in 2021, including financial abuse, it’s important to be aware of your rights – and where to get help if you need it. Tragically, most perpetrators of elder financial abuse are family members like…
Even a little exercise can help your health in a big way
Want to exercise more, but can’t commit to long sessions? Good news – a study has shown that even short, intense workouts can substantially reduce the risk of premature death. The research from University of Sydney and UCL recruited more than 25,000 participants with an…