Written by Stannah on 23rd October 2017
Ever wondered why so many take up gardening after they´ve retired? Aside from having the luxury of more spare time, attending to a garden or simply enjoying the contact with nature promotes several health benefits that can help seniors feel better, avoid stress and anxiety and live a fuller life. If you think about it, […]
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Written by Stannah on 28th September 2017
“The challenge today is to build a world that is just as responsive to the needs of very old people as to the very young.” Laura L. Carstensen Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology and the founding director of the Stanford Centre on Longevity Both in western and eastern societies, the percentage of senior citizens […]
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Written by Stannah on 27th September 2017
“Listen to your heart.” It’s a phrase we hear a lot. It might be your favourite line from a classic romantic comedy or sound advice delivered to you by a cherished loved one. Regardless of where you first encountered the phrase, the idea that our hearts are central to who we are as people has […]
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Written by Stannah on 30th August 2017
The Australian Communications and Media Authority estimates that 79% percent of individuals over the age of 65 have accessed the internet in the past year, and many are venturing into the world of social media: Facebook, Twitter, Skype and beyond. Social media is a fantastic resource for seniors to keep in touch with family and […]
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Written by Stannah on 21st August 2017
Age is just a number and retirement is now considered by many to be the “golden age” of adulthood. As life expectancy increases, having a happy retirement is now more important than ever. This is perhaps unsurprising, as retirees finally find themselves with sufficient free time to pursue those interests that most excite and stimulate […]
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Written by Stannah on 3rd August 2017
When you, or someone you know, experience severe knee pain caused either by knee injury or Osteoarthritic disease or even Rheumatoid Arthritis, you’ll know how distressing and painful it can be walking 200 yards to the groceries store, complete your everyday activities, getting in and out of the bath or walk up and down the […]
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Written by Stannah on 10th July 2017
The desire to age in place has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly among the ageing Baby Boomer generation. While the ambition of seniors is undeniable, the increased risk of illness, chronic pain and psychological distress that accompanies ageing can create some difficulties in achieving this goal. Fortunately, research has discovered that yoga is […]
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Written by Stannah on 26th June 2017
If you were a character in the epic TV show Game of Thrones, you would feel a chill in your bones at the words ‘Winter is Coming’. But because you’re Australian, you may even welcome the winter season after the long and hot summer. The truth is that Australians are lucky in that our climate […]
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