Isn’t it great to be getting old(er)?
This is a very helpful article if you are over 60 and tend to forget names or why you went to a room. You will be comforted by this information. 8 is the percentage of…
Seniors
Movement trumps diet for longevity
For more than a decade I’ve been fascinated with people who defy the aging stereotype. The septuagenarian who still runs marathons; the octogenarian who is walking the Camino; the person in their 90s, still working…
Australians don’t know enough about dementia, and that’s a problem
We all know about dementia as a concept, but do we really know that much about dementia in reality? The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has recently conducted a Dementia Awareness Survey, the largest national…
Ten signs you won’t run out of money in retirement
Navigating the path to a comfortable retirement can often feel like sailing through uncharted waters, with many of us wondering if we’ve saved enough to enjoy the fruits of our lifelong labour without the fear…
How our brains compensate for age-related cognitive decline
Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that our brains can compensate for age-related deterioration by recruiting other areas to help with brain function and maintain cognitive performance. “Now that we’ve seen this compensation happening,…
How to retire with greater confidence
Super isn’t a priority. Until it is.
How much do you need to retire comfortably?
Knowing how much money you might need and how long it will last can be tricky.