Planning for cognitive decline
Dr Jane Lonie from Autonomy First discusses some of the key aspects of cognitive impairment that retirees should be aware of, and why it is prudent to have a plan for cognitive decline.
Life in retirement
Learn about the key aspects of life in retirement planning in the following SuperGuide articles:
Set out below are the latest articles that relate to life in retirement.
How you can really engage with your future
Your wellbeing in retirement is about more than the size of your super balance; health, housing and the transfer of wealth all play a part.
3 very different types of retirement
Once you’ve blown out the candles on your 60th birthday cake, retirement beckons. Or does it? For many Australians, the path to retirement has twists and turns they never imagined.
What retirees need to understand about property insurance
The fear of floods and heavy rain has overtaken that of fires this summer, but Australia will always be prone to natural disaster, which makes home and contents insurance – at the right level – essential.
How to navigate the different phases of retirement
Retirement planning often focuses on finances but preparing yourself emotionally and practically is just as important.
Retiree reflections: What surprised me most about retirement
Before retirement, the focus is often on preparing our finances. After retirement, our changing priorities can come as a surprise.
Change your mindset: Ways to deal with boredom in retirement
No need to be bored or overwhelmed now that you have finished work. Make the most of your retirement with expert tips from Dr Jon Glass.
Perspectives on retirement
As a retirement coach I help people with their emotional (non-financial) journey to a fulfilling retired life. The definition of a ‘fulfilling retired life’ is very personal, which means it can’t be defined by a checklist.
Video: A spinster’s meditations on life
Tracey Spicer talks to author Donna Ward about embracing being a single woman in her 60s, the accompanying societal expectations and challenges, and her view that life gets better with age.
Video: Brain health in retirement
Tracey Spicer talks to clinical psychologist Deanna Pitchford about ways that retirees can look after their brain health.
Video: What is Personal Capital?
David Williams from My Longevity talks about the concept of Personal Capital and why it’s important retirees don’t overlook it.
Video: Wellbeing in retirement
Tracey Spicer talks to world-renowned positive psychology and wellbeing expert Sue Langley about ways to think about wellbeing in retirement.
What is a Longevity Plan, and how do they work?
In this video interview David Williams from My Longevity talks about the benefits of having a Longevity Plan and how to create one.
Smashing senior stereotypes
As people live longer, mature age is being redefined. Far from viewing retirement as the final curtain call, a growing number of retirees see the milestone as the start of something new. It’s a chance to explore the world, pursue an adventure, learn new skills, graduate from university and celebrate the best of a whole new life stage.
What are the 3 stages of ageing?
In this video interview David Williams from My Longevity talks about the 3 stages of ageing, and how long each stage generally lasts.
