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10 everyday habits to keep your brain sharp after 60

Posted on February 4, 2025 by 60+Club

10 everyday habits to keep your brain sharp after 60 🧠💡 Simple, science-backed ways to maintain mental agility and cognitive health As we get older, staying mentally sharp is just as important as staying physically active. Cognitive decline isn’t inevitable—research has shown that the brain continues to form new neural connections throughout life, a concept

Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Memory

Bitcoin treasure hunt ends in trash: Judge dumps man’s $500M dreams

Posted on January 26, 2025 by 60+Club

Bitcoin treasure hunt ends in trash: Judge dumps man’s $500M dreams 💸🗑️ In 2013, James Howells, a British computer engineer from Newport, Wales, inadvertently discarded a hard drive containing 8,000 bitcoins, which he had mined in 2009. At the time of disposal, these bitcoins were valued at approximately £4 million ($6.5 million). Over the years,

Posted in News, Technology

Affordable hearing help? Apple’s AirPods may soon assist Australians

Posted on January 17, 2025 by 60+Club

Affordable hearing help? Apple’s AirPods may soon assist Australians 👂🔊 TGA approval brings Apple’s hearing aid features one step closer to reality. For many Australians over 60, hearing loss is a common challenge – but now, an everyday gadget may offer an affordable solution. Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 earphones have been approved by Australia’s Therapeutic

Posted in News, Technology

Don’t leave money on the table: How to claim your age pension sooner

Posted on January 10, 2025 by 60+Club

Don’t leave money on the table: How to claim your age pension sooner 💰📝 Many Australian retirees are missing out on thousands of dollars in government benefits simply because they delay applying for the Age Pension. Research by Aware Super found that 32% of retirees wait at least a year longer than necessary to apply

Posted in Money & Financials

Ageing well: Expert tips for staying vibrant in later life

Posted on December 15, 2024 by 60+Club

Ageing well: Expert tips for staying vibrant in later life 😊💛 Ageing is an inevitable part of life, but its quality is largely within our control. Through balanced health practices, mental stimulation, and meaningful relationships, it’s possible to age not just gracefully but actively. With dementia rates expected to rise in Australia and many older

Posted in Happiness, Health, Lifestyle

Strengthening bonds with grandchildren on the autism spectrum

Posted on December 12, 2024 by 60+Club

Strengthening bonds with grandchildren on the autism spectrum 👴👶❤️ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological condition that affects communication, behavior, and sensory processing. As grandparents, building a nurturing, understanding, and supportive relationship with an autistic grandchild can feel challenging, but it is deeply rewarding and essential for fostering strong family bonds. Grandparents can

Posted in Learnings

Why New Year’s resolutions for Over 60s matters: A path to enhancing your later years

Posted on December 8, 2024 by 60+Club

Why New Year’s resolutions for older adults matter: A path to enhancing your later years 📝✔️ In our later years, the significance of setting goals and intentions becomes paramount. For older adults, New Year’s resolutions can serve as a catalyst for positive change and personal growth. This article delves into the importance of these resolutions,

Posted in Happiness, Lifestyle

Private healthcare standoff: 6.6 Million Australians face higher costs or limited access

Posted on November 22, 2024 by 60+Club

Private healthcare standoff: 6.6 Million Australians face higher costs or limited access More than six million Australians may face significant disruptions to their private healthcare access after Healthscope, the country’s second-largest private hospital operator, announced it would terminate contracts with two major health insurance groups – Bupa and the Australian Health Services Alliance (AHSA). The

Posted in Health, News

Why cash is here to stay: A lifeline for Australia’s Over 60s

Posted on November 21, 2024 by 60+Club

Why cash is here to stay: Government enforce essential businesses to accept cash As Australia moves towards an increasingly cashless society, a proposed government mandate to ensure essential businesses accept cash has brought relief to many, particularly older Australians who rely heavily on cash for daily transactions. This policy comes at a time when businesses

Posted in Money & Financials, News

Why key hearing features in Apple’s AirPods aren’t available in Australia

Posted on November 18, 2024 by 60+Club

Why key hearing features in Apple’s AirPods aren’t available in Australia 👂❌ The latest Apple product release to be withheld in Australia includes the highly anticipated AirPod 2, which includes key hearing features that would be beneficial to older adults. Despite being released in the U.S. and other countries, these features remain unavailable in Australia

Posted in News, Technology

Part 4: Unmasking online dating scams: Insights from the 60+Club dating survey

Posted on October 30, 2024 by 60+Club

Part 4: Unmasking online dating scams: Insights from the 60+Club dating survey ❤️📝 The 60+Club survey provided valuable insights into how seniors approach dating in their golden years, revealing both the joys and challenges they face. While many over-60s are actively engaging in the dating scene – whether through online platforms or traditional methods –

Posted in Lifestyle, Social, Technology

Australia’s 3G shutdown: Is your phone or medical device ready?

Posted on October 20, 2024 by 60+Club

Australia’s 3G shutdown: Is your phone or medical device ready? 📱📡 As of October 28, 2024, Australia’s major telecommunications providers – Telstra and Optus – will officially shut down their 3G networks, potentially leaving some devices unable to make calls, including to emergency services. This change could affect people over 60, particularly those using older

Posted in News, Technology