The tools needed to achieve a comfortable retirement
Even if most people are thinking of retirement, almost half of them either have no plans, or no formalised plan, in place for their retirement. Of course, retirement means different things to everyone. It may be a definite point in time when you stop work,…
Students trade tech tips for life advice from village residents
Intergeneration connection is becoming more common in retirement villages, as many residents do not have children and grandchildren near who can visit often. Ashdale Secondary College in Perth has launched the Community Tech Team where Year 9 and 10 students visited the Kingsway Court Brightwater…
When should you claim the Aged Pension?
When to claim the aged pension is a question that arises as you approach retirement. As you reach that stage in your life, you began to question how much is in your superannuation account and what you have to live on as you enter into…
How many Australians are retiring every day?
800 Australians are due to retire every day for the next decade, giving them access to a whopping $1.5 trillion in superannuation. The Financial Services Council (FSC) believes the Baby Boomers will not spend all their super and save some for their kids. Such action…
Ageing in place: how to safely stay in your home as you get older
Maybe you want to stay in the family home, or maybe you’ve fallen in love with the retirement village or land lease home that you’ve downsized to. Either way, you’ve decided you won’t go into residential care when you get older: you’re going to age…
Reach out to your older friends over the holidays
If you have older friends or relatives who live alone, the holiday season might be tough for them, especially those who have experienced loss. Older Australians are increasingly likely to live by themselves, and research shows that at least 13% of people aged over 65…
How do I find the right GP for me?
If you have a regular GP, you’ll likely want to stay with them as long as possible – but that may not be on the cards. Especially as you get older, you might find that your current GP can’t meet your needs, or they retire,…
How to sell your home when you downsize
If you’re looking to downsize and move into retirement living, then an important step in that process is, of course, to sell your home. This can often be an emotional journey – it is usually, after all, the home you’ve lived in with your family…
Stay safe and beat the heat this summer
Summer is here, and we’re all looking forward to fun in the sun and spending time with our families – but as we get older, the heat can start to affect us more than it used to. As we age, our bodies hold less water…
Make your home safe for the holiday season
As a wise man once said, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – but for older people, the holidays can pose some unexpected hazards. If you have older parents or friends coming by this year, consider some of these helpful tips to make…