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7 powerful benefits to continued learning as an adult

Posted on November 1, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

7 powerful benefits to continued learning as an adult Getting older has its challenges. But how we take on these challenges defines them as positive or negative. A number of scientific studies over the years shows that a healthy mix of both physical and intellectual activity as we age helps us maintain our overall well-being.

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12 techniques to improve your concentration

Posted on October 6, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

12 techniques to improve your concentration Did you know that once we get distracted, it takes on average 25 minutes to return to our original task? What’s more concerning, according to a Microsoft Corp study, humans now have a shorter attention span than a goldfish. Where a goldfish can hold their attention spans for 9

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13 benefits of learning a musical instrument as we get older

Posted on June 28, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

13 benefits of learning a musical instrument as we get older It’s never too late to gain the benefits of learning a musical instrument. Our last article revealed the powerful benefits of learning a musical instrument after 60. One of the studies we discovered focussed on the impact of individual piano instruction on adults between

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Powerful benefits of learning a musical instrument after 60

Posted on June 18, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

Powerful benefits of learning a musical instrument after 60 It’s never too late to gain the benefits of learning a musical instrument. One study specifically focussed on the impact of individual piano instruction on adults between the ages of 60 and 85. After six months, those who had received piano lessons showed more robust gains

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Australia’s 3 biggest cyber threats that target over 60s

Posted on April 5, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

Australia’s 3 biggest cyber threats that target over 60s Cyber-attacks can take a variety of forms, from compromising personal information to capturing control of computers and demanding a ransom to release control back to the user. In simple terms, most attacks are an attempt to change a computer user’s behaviour through dodgy, and often undetected,

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Tricks to help you identify potential email scam attacks

Posted on March 12, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

How to identify potential email scam attacks How the older generation can improve awareness of phishing scams Cybercrime continues to be an ongoing threat in 2019. Emails are still the most common way for cyber criminals to complete spear-phishing attacks. Unfortunately, many of the baby boomer generation are becoming victims of such email scams, with

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8 tips to avoid falling victim to cybercrime

Posted on February 26, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

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 handy iPhone tricks for the Baby Boomer generation

Posted on October 5, 2018 by 60PlusClub research

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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How much does Facebook know about you?

Posted on April 16, 2018 by 60PlusClub research

How much does Facebook know about you? Export your Facebook data In light of the recent Cambridge Analytica Facebook scandal in the mishandling +50 million users’ Facebook data, now is a good time to see just how much information Facebook knows about you. This will not only surprise you, but should definitely concern you, if

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Key findings from the Survey of Disability, Ageing & Carers (SDAC)

Posted on April 15, 2018 by 60PlusClub research

Key findings from the Survey of Disability, Ageing & Carers (SDAC) This publication presents information from the 2015 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC). Australians (those aged 65 years and over), as well as their needs is becoming increasingly important. In 2015, there were an estimated 3.5 million older Australians, representing one in every

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14 tips to develop good sleeping habits

Posted on February 15, 2018 by 60PlusClub research

14 tips to develop good sleeping habits Persistent trouble falling asleep at night or feeling sleepy during the day is not a normal part of the ageing process, and something can be done. Some simple lifestyle changes can make a world of difference to your quality of sleep. Here are 14 tips to help improve

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Baby boomers ‘booming’ our economy

Posted on October 6, 2017 by 60PlusClub research

Baby boomers ‘booming’ our Australian economy 85 is the new 65 – as revealed by Census data As of August 2016, the Census revealed the population of Australia was 24.4 million people, which is quite a few more than five years ago – 1,894,175 to be precise. That’s about 1,037 extra Aussies every day since

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