Kevin and Julie Williams were in their 60s when they decided to leave behind the family home and move into a retirement village. After talking about how they wanted to spend their later years, they realized they wanted more travel and less home maintenance. They…

Losing a spouse is never easy, and the loneliness that comes with grief can feel overwhelming. But what if we told you that the worst of that loneliness starts to ease up after about three years? New research from Monash University suggests that the feelings…

The majority of retirees are not using their superannuation funds as intended, due to the overly complex current system, says the independent thinktank. Older Aussies are, in fact, hoarding their retirement savings, worried they will outlive their nest egg. To encourage retirees to spend without…

Country music singer and songwriter Adam Harvey, who is the newest Dementia Australia Ambassador, has a deeply personal connection to the condition. His mother Andrea’s diagnosis inspired him to write his song, Remember Me, which he performed recently at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. “My…

More amenities are being offered in retirement villages from clubhouses to wellness centres, but what else should you look for if you are considering moving into a retirement village? Whether you are looking for a retirement living option for you, or a loved one, it…

At the age of 70, Julie (pictured right) “suddenly and unexpectedly” found herself separated from her husband of 50 years. The emotional turmoil was compounded by the stress of realising she was locked out of much of the real estate market around her hometown of…