Smartphones and tablet computers are opening up new avenues for retirees to enjoy their lives. These five apps are good examples of what’s on offer, but they’re only a starting point.
The rising cost of living is shrinking budgets, making travel that much financially harder. But for those willing to ‘rough it’ in a van, it’s still possible to see this country, from Darwin in the north to Hobart in the south.
Taking 10,000 steps a day might seem nigh-on impossible. But there are many ways to approach this task to make it a walk in the park.
Coping with death is an inevitable challenge that all retirees must navigate. Here are five books – four relate to intense personal experiences – that can help you deal with the loss of a loved one.
Those in retirement needing a new lease on life should heed the words of the immortal Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist and songwriter Bob Marley – forget your troubles and dance.
It was the French author mononymously known as Colette who famously wrote, ‘our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet’. Pets do bring enormous happiness to retirees. But it’s critical to get a pet that suits the retirees’ lifestyle, budget and physical well-being.
Remember those days when television was black and white, and the ABC and three commercial channels (less in some states) were the only game in town. Today, it’s a smorgasbord of choice, with this article detailing some of the better options.
It was the father of medicine, the Greek Hippocrates, who famously said “let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. For retirees, that’s advice well worth heeding.
The pearling capital of the world is becoming a destination for those wanting a retirement blessed by idyllic weather, beautiful beaches and a snapshot of multicultural Australia.
Living the European dream in retirement has its attractions. But meticulous planning and a healthy wallet are necessary ingredients to ensure it doesn’t become a nightmare.
