Mental Health

Mental health is just as important as physical health during your retirement. This section explores strategies for maintaining and enhancing your mental well-being. Learn about stress management, mindfulness and other techniques to promote a positive and resilient mindset throughout your retirement journey.

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Keeping your brain healthy as you age

It’s a common misconception that as you reach old age, you start to lose your memory or your cognitive ability. While that...

The benefits of music therapy for older people

Everyone has a favourite song or favourite artist that they like to listen to every now and then, but do you know...

The power of daily rituals and routines

As we age our lifestyle naturally changes – we go from working to retirement, and most older adults then either receive care...

Looking after your mental health

Mental health is an important factor in living a happy and healthy life. And especially for older Australians, your mental health can...

Managing and living with menopause

Just like that, ageing can happen in a flash! Or a flush! Menopause happens to any woman or person with intact ovaries,...

Reducing your risk factors to avoid developing dementia

Although dementia cannot be prevented or cured, caring for your brain, heart and overall wellbeing can reduce the onset and impact of...

The benefits of pet therapy

Having a pet can be one of the greatest joys in life. They bring happiness, fun and a sense of family to...

The importance of spiritual health in retirement

Spirituality might not apply to the lives of every retiree, but the need to feel at peace with the world will.

What does ageism look like?

Ageism is a growing and pervasive issue in the country, with recent research showing seven in ten older Australians believe ageism is...

What to consider when coming out of retirement

For many, reaching the point of retirement is the end goal and can’t wait to achieve it. But in today’s world, if...

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