life in retirement
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What I would do differently now: Retirement plans are shifting with the times
UpdatedIt’s been an eventful few years for financial markets and household budgets, prompting a rethink of retirement plans for many pre- and post-retirees.
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3 very different types of ‘retirement’
UpdatedToday’s 60- and 70-somethings are reinventing retirement, easing into it with a focus on finding meaning and purpose in flexible part-time work, volunteering and new activities.
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Retirement stereotypes busted: How older Australians live now
UpdatedAs people live longer, retirement is being redefined, not a final curtain call, but the start of a whole new life stage.
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Healthy eating in your 70s and beyond
UpdatedWhile older people often eat less than when they were younger, they actually have increased dietary requirements for a range of nutrients. This mismatch between food intake and nutritional requirements can potentially result in deficiencies and accelerate ageing and disease risk. Discover what nutrients you need to increase once you hit 70.
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How to keep your immune system strong this winter
UpdatedWith the cold and flu season in full swing, now is the time to ensure you’re eating nutrient-dense foods that support immune health.
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Hitting your peak later in life (and planning for the lows)
UpdatedSome things get better with age and some things, unfortunately, don’t. Putting in place a plan to deal with cognitive decline early on, can help with better wellbeing throughout your retirement.
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Planning for cognitive decline
UpdatedDr 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.
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Change your mindset: Ways to deal with boredom in retirement
UpdatedNo 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.
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Perspectives on retirement
UpdatedAs 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.
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Video: What is Personal Capital?
UpdatedDavid Williams from My Longevity talks about the concept of Personal Capital and why it’s important retirees don’t overlook it.
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Video: Wellbeing in retirement
UpdatedTracey Spicer talks to world-renowned positive psychology and wellbeing expert Sue Langley about ways to think about wellbeing in retirement.
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What is a Longevity Plan, and how do they work?
UpdatedIn this video interview David Williams from My Longevity talks about the benefits of having a Longevity Plan and how to create one.
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Rise of the three-quarter life crisis
UpdatedMove over midlife crisis. New research shows more of us are going through a major life reassessment much later in life.
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Adjusting to retirement: 8 factors that can help
UpdatedThis article presents findings from a research program that analysed the retirement experience of 200 Australians, and identifies eight specific factors that had helped those that had best adjusted to retirement.
