Welcome to this month’s 60+Club newsletter
Rediscovering the art of conversation: Engaging in topics for any social occassion
Maintaining strong social connections becomes essential for our mental and emotional well-being as we get older. Yet, conversations can sometimes feel stilted, especially when meeting new people or reconnecting after a long time. For those over 60, revitalising conversation skills can transform gatherings from routine to enriching experiences.
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 from the country’s second-largest private hospital operator, terminating contracts with two major health insurance groups. The decision comes amid an escalating dispute over sustainable hospital funding and rising costs.
Why cash is here to stay: A lifeline for Australia’s Over 60s
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 adopting card-only policies risk excluding some of their most vulnerable customers.
Part 3: Dating perceptions & experiences for Over 60s
Part three of the 60+Club dating survey reveals dating perspectives based on gender, age group and relationship status. These insights may help those over 60s in the dating world to better understand how to navigate dating and relationships at different stages of life.
Why key hearing features in Apple’s AirPods aren’t 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 due to regulatory hurdles.
Read more articles
- Is your car spying on you? What drivers Over 60 should know
- Building new relationships in your older years
- The truth about retirement calculators: How reliable are they?
- Safety tips for seniors that are new to dating
- What you CAN (and CAN’T) do to improve your SMSF investment property
- Dating in your 60s: Insights from the 60+Club singles survey
- Sleep apnoea alert feature on Apple Watch withheld for Australian’s
- Why older adults struggle sleeping & ideas to improve your sleep
- Part 2: How to approach dating in your 60s • Tips & Insights
- Six lifestyle choices to slow memory decline
- Feng Shui tips for a happy home
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