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The hidden risks of leaving chargers plugged in: What you need to know

Posted on June 27, 2025 by 60+Club
Charger habits to break: Protect your home, save energy, and stay safe 🔋 In today’s world, chargers are an essential part of our lives. Whether it’s for your mobile phone, laptop, smart watch, or even your electric bike, nearly every electronic device requires a charger. But how many of us leave these chargers plugged in
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Posted in Learnings, Technology

Couples can do the ‘Smart Shift’ to maximise age pension payments

Posted on June 21, 2025 by 60+Club
Couples can do the ‘Smart Shift’ to maximise age pension payments There are ways couples can rearrange their financial affairs to maximise their eligibility for Centrelink entitlements. As a retired couple, managing your superannuation and other assets effectively can have a significant impact on your ability to claim the maximum age pension. One of the
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Posted in Money & Financials, Super/SMSF

7 exercises to help improve your bone health

Posted on June 14, 2025 by 60+Club
7 exercises to improve your bone health 💪📈 It is important to check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program, especially if you’re taking medications that slow your coordination or throw off your balance. And remember, be patient. The bone-building phase in young adults – at its speediest – takes three to four
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Posted in Exercise, Health, Lifestyle
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The Train Of Life Journey

Posted on June 9, 2025 by 60+Club
The Train Of Life Journey by Jean d’ Ormesson 🚂❤️ Life is like a journey on a train… With its stations… With changes of routes… And with accidents! At birth we boarded the train and met our parents, and we believe they will always travel by our side. However, at some station our parents will
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Posted in Learnings

11 most common MYTHS of Arthritis

Posted on June 4, 2025 by 60+Club
11 most common MYTHS of Arthritis Arthritis is often referred to as a single disease. In fact, it is an umbrella term for more than 100 medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, specifically joints where two or more bones meet. Arthritis is a common affliction of the ageing process, with over 3.9 million Australians
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Posted in Health

14 habits Over 60s can do to start the day on a positive note

Posted on May 23, 2025 by 60+Club
14 things you can do to start your day on a positive note 😊💪 How do you start your day? We all have those days where no matter how positive and motivated we are when we wake up, we’re just not feeling it. Some people call it getting out the wrong side of the bed.
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Posted in Happiness, Health, Lifestyle

Why keeping physically active helps keep your brain active

Posted on May 17, 2025 by 60+Club
Why keeping physically active helps keeps the brain active and healthy 💪🧠 Although the link between exercise and heart health is well-known, researchers are more recently starting to piece together what happens to our most complex organ – the brain – when we work up a sweat. Through a series of studies, scientists started noticing
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Posted in Exercise, Health, Learnings

Why do falls become more common and more serious as we get older?

Posted on May 8, 2025 by 60+Club
Why do falls become so much more common – and more serious – as we get older? We’ve all done it – tripped over a child’s toy or pet; stumbled on an uneven footpath or corner of a rug; or felt our foot slide out from under us when hurrying across a wet and slippery
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Posted in Health
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Hertz, Thrifty data breach: Australian data stolen in vendor hack

Posted on April 28, 2025 by 60+Club
Hertz, Thrifty data breach: Australian data stolen in vendor hack In 2024, Hertz, the well-known global car rental company, fell victim to a significant data breach, which impacted customers worldwide, including many Australians. The breach stemmed from a vulnerability in a third-party file-sharing vendor used by Hertz. While the company has confirmed that no misuse
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Posted in News, Technology
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Election 2025: Will Labor or the Coalition deliver real help for older Australians?

Posted on April 20, 2025 by 60+Club
Election 2025: Will Labor or the Coalition deliver real help for older Australians? 🧐 As we approach the 2025 Australian federal election, both major political parties are offering policies aimed at easing the financial burden on older Australians, seniors, retirees, and small family business owners. However, many of these promises come with serious concerns, particularly
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Posted in Lifestyle, Money & Financials, News
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Staying steady on your feet: Our guide to avoiding unforeseen falls

Posted on April 14, 2025 by 60+Club
Staying steady on your feet: Our guide to avoiding unforeseen falls 🤕⚠️ Let’s be honest, nobody enjoys that sudden, unexpected meeting with the floor. While the odd trip or stumble can happen to anyone, for us fabulous folks over 60, these little “oops” moments can sometimes lead to bigger dramas. But don’t worry, we’re not
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Posted in Exercise, Health
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AirPods affordable hearing aid feature now available in Australia

Posted on April 7, 2025 by 60+Club
AirPods affordable hearing aid feature now available in Australia 👂✅ Great news for older Australians! Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 now offer a groundbreaking hearing health experience, available right here in Australia. Following an extensive wait, users can now take advantage of the built-in Hearing Test, Hearing Aid features, and Loud Sound Reduction directly from their
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Posted in News, Technology
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Federal budget 2025-26: What it means for older Australians

Posted on March 27, 2025 by 60+Club
Federal budget 2025-26: What it means for older Australians 💰🧐 The Federal Budget 2025-26 offers a mix of immediate relief and ongoing challenges for older Australians, seniors, and retirees. While it includes measures that could provide short-term benefits, it lacks a clear long-term fiscal plan. The deficit continues to grow, and public debt is expected
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Posted in Money & Financials, News
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Your smartwatch: A partner in healthy living

Posted on March 18, 2025 by 60+Club
Your smartwatch: A partner in healthy living ⌚❤️ More than just steps – how your wrist companion is becoming a powerful tool for your well-being. You might have noticed your smartwatch doing more than just telling time or counting steps lately. These little devices are evolving into powerful health monitors, and experts believe they’re poised
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Posted in Health, Technology

How to access and listen to podcasts on your phone • The beginners guide for Over 60s

Posted on March 12, 2025 by 60+Club
How to access and listen to podcasts on your phone • The beginners guide for Over 60s Podcasts have become a popular way to consume information and entertainment, offering a wide variety of topics that cater to all interests. For the over-60s, podcasts can be a fantastic way to stay informed, learn new things, and
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Posted in Learnings, Technology

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