8 tips to avoid falling victim to cybercrime

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8 tips for baby boomers to protect themselves against cybercriminals How Over 60s can become more aware of suspicious behaviour online With continued advancement in technology each year, it’s important for individuals to ensure they stay abreast of the widely used techniques of cybercriminals. It’s estimated that 91% of cybercrime is due to human error,
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16 ways to help combat loneliness and social isolation

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16 ways to help combat loneliness and social isolation Studies show that acute loneliness and social isolation can impact gravely on wellbeing and quality of life, with demonstrable negative health effects. Being lonely has a significant and lasting negative effect on blood pressure and is associated with depression (either as a cause or as a
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9 daily habits of happy people over 60

9 daily habits of happy people over 60

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9 daily habits of happy people over 60 It’s believed that 40% of our happiness is determined by how we think and behave in our daily life, and this is largely under our control. So factors such as how healthy, wealthy, or attractive we are don’t actually matter as much as you might think. The
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How loneliness and isolation negatively affects your health

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How loneliness and isolation negatively affects your health 😞📉 It is estimated that among those aged over 65, between 5% -16% report loneliness and 12% feel isolated. Studies show that acute loneliness and social isolation can impact gravely on wellbeing and quality of life, with demonstrable negative health effects. Being lonely has a significant and
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Labor accused of ‘milking’ self-funded retirees with franking credits policy

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Labor government ‘milking’ self-funded retirees from proposed franking credits policy Labor’s franking credits policy continues to come under fire as hundreds of thousands of Australians learn more about how the proposed policy will impact their retirement nest egg. Labor government’s policy to abolish franking credit refunds for everyone but age pensioners has been described as
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Protect yourself against phone scams from fake ‘Telstra technicians’

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Protect yourself against the latest phone scam from fake ‘Telstra technicians’ With the world becoming more ‘digitised’, we now find ourselves exposed to sharp increases in online fraud, phone scams and data breach hacks. We’re also seeing more creative techniques attempted by scammers to targeting individuals that are are not tech savvy. Gone are the
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16 handy iPhone tricks for the Baby Boomer generation

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16 handy iPhone tricks revealed for Baby Boomers Functions on a mobile phone have changed dramatically over the last decade. And with so many new devices being released each year it’s hard to keep up with all of the features, functions and settings available. The younger generation tend to discover these functions a lot quicker,
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11 health benefits of stretching after 60

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11 reasons why you should be stretching after 60 You may think stretching is only for runners or athletes, but we all need to stretch in order to protect our mobility and independence. “A lot of people don’t understand that stretching has to happen on a regular basis, it should be daily,” says David Nolan,
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4 ways to stay relaxed around stressful people

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Four ways to stay relaxed around stressful people 😎✔️ Sometimes the negativity and unrealistic expectations of other people can derail your determination to include relaxation as a valuable part of your life. Don’t let that happen. Instead, consider the following suggestions to help you to remain relaxed around non-relaxed people.   1. Develop an invisible
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Retirement & Retirement Intentions, Australia – Survey results

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Retirement & Retirement Intentions, Australia Survey results released on the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) A survey conducted by the ABS on the retirement and retirement intentions of Australians aged from 45 years and over (in age groupings) provide for an interesting read. The survey is named Multipurpose Household Survey (MPHS). Below are some of
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Over-65s dodge Downsizing Rules contributions using investment property

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Over-65s dodge Downsizing Rules contributions using investment property July 2018 marks the start of the downsizing rules that may help you sidestep the ever-shrinking superannuation contribution caps. But in what will come as a surprise to many, investment property may be eligible for the $300,000 downsizing superannuation contribution under certain circumstances. But beware: if you
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Using non-thermal ultrasound procedures to treat Alzheimer’s disease

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Using non-thermal ultrasound procedures to treat Alzheimer’s disease Neurological disorders such as dementia and its major form, Alzheimer’s disease, are an ongoing and increasing challenge for our ageing population. Sadly, the disorders remain incurable as there are limitations in existing treatments such as drugs and surgical therapies, due to their difficulty in accessing the brain.
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