Age Pension to increase for mid-March 2021

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Age Pension increase for mid March 2021 Nearly 2.6 million older Australians will be receiving an increase to their Age Pension payment following a mid March indexation increase to social payments. From 20 March, 2021, all social security payments will be increased, including the Carer Payment. Pensions last rose in March 2020 by $10.20 per
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Tired of dentures? What about full mouth dental implants

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Tired of dentures? What about full mouth dental implants This articles covers basic information about full mouth dental implants and benefits Do you have difficulty eating, or have sore gums? These are just a few common problems that denture-wearers experience. Even with a well-fitted set of dentures, chewing ability can be as little as 15%
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Technology gadgets that make life easier for independent seniors

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Technology guide to making life easier for independent seniors Getting to the golden years of life means seeing through a lot of changes — becoming empty-nesters, recovering from surgery, and most importantly, learning to become independent again. Many seniors are opting to stay on their own instead of receiving care or moving into a hospice
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6 Superannuation contribution tips for 65s and older

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Six super contribution tips for 65 and older When it comes to the constantly changing superannuation environment, the last thing you want to miss out on an opportunity that you didn’t know existed or may coming up. Whilst superannuation rules can be confusing, there are six opportunities where getting your head around the fine print
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Top 20 music hits of the 1960s

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Top 20 music hits of the 1960s The ’60s was the first full decade of rock and roll, and the top twenty singles of the decade reflect a battle between old and new forms. Elvis Presley and Ray Charles, who helped lay the foundation for the explosion of rock and soul in the ’50s, each
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7 ways to manage uncertainty and reduce stress

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7 ways to manage uncertainty and reduce stress 😊👍 Uncertainty is all around us, whether it is finances, family, employment, relationships or our mental and physical health. Uncertainty is an unavoidable part of life – but you are not alone. Apart from the essentials of food, water and shelter, humans crave safety, belonging and mattering.
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The basics for how the Age Pension works in Australia

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How the Age Pension works To qualify for the Age Pension in Australia you must have reached Age Pension age (which depends on your date of birth but is currently 66), satisfy Australian residency rules, and pass both an income test and an assets test. Depending on your level of income and the assets you
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Free counselling offered to Seniors via the Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line

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Free counselling offered to Seniors via the Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line Good news for seniors seeking support during the pandemic and recovery. National Seniors will continue to offer free counselling through the Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line until 30 June 2021 after a federal government commitment to fund the vital service. The Support Line
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Australia’s top performing suburbs across each capital city for 2020

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Australia’s top performing suburbs for 2020 for house & units In a year that no one could have predicted, from a deadly global pandemic to our largest economic downturn since the 1930’s, CoreLogic’s Best of the Best 2020 Report released today reveals Australia’s $7.2 trillion residential real estate market proved remarkably resilient. While the initial
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CHOICE shames products in 2020 Shonkys awards | 60 Plus Club

CHOICE shames products in 2020 Shonkys awards

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CHOICE shames products in 2020 Shonkys awards Consumer advocate CHOICE launched the CHOICE Shonky Awards in 2006 so they could call out some of the shonkiest products and companies taking advantage of Australian consumers each year. The 2020 Shonkys uncover and call out practices from companies “taking advantage of their customers”, according to Choice CEO
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Vets debunk 13 myths about dogs | 60 Plus Club

Veterinarians Debunk 13 Dog Myths

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Veterinarians Debunk 13 Dog Myths 🐶 Over the years many myths about dogs have circulated, some are fun, whilst others make no sense at all. For example, when your dog is guilty of bad behaviour, your dog does not actually feel guilt – only it’s stemmed from the way you behave to the dog. Or
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