I don't like to admit it, but I have just taken an online hearing test after fearing I might be suffering from age-related hearing loss. The issue arose after meeting an old pal last week who confessed to having installed a near-invisible in-ear (and expensive) hearing aid. In his early sixties, he knew he was missing some conversations, especially in noisy eateries, but for vanity and fe... read more>

Given the current cost-of-living fears, some retirees are looking at taking advantage of new visa options in Asia to up sticks and move north to a more luxurious lifestyle. But while Thailand and Indonesia are undoubtedly cheaper and now offer 10-year visas to retirees with enough in the bank, are those good enough reasons to move? And what are the most popular destinations for Aussies retir... read more>

It’s one perk of getting on in life, which the recipients genuinely value, and now more of us have access to the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. As of Friday last week (Nov 4), the income threshold to enjoy the benefits of the card has risen significantly, meaning 44,000 more people are now eligible for the cost-of-living relief from certain health-related costs. The changes appear pret... read more>

I have been to meals involving several courses. I have sat down to eat some strange dishes. But I’ve never broken bread with ‘strangers’ from seven generations. This week I had the privilege to attend (representing many of you as “the baby boomer”) an extraordinary Generations over Dinner with participants aged eight to 99 years old. The idea is to gather friends, family and even complete... read more>

Take the quiz here! I am often unimpressed by the multitude of ‘days’ celebrating and commiserating various events, emotions and ‘-isms’. They often seem contrived hooks for activists and agencies to impose memories and actions on an indifferent public.  It’s a crowded calendar. Last Saturday, for example, was World Coffee Day (isn’t every day?) and the United Nations’ day for recognis... read more>