You don’t need a caravan to enjoy short-stay escapes on your own, with your partner or with friends. Check out what’s on offer within a one to three hour driving radius for maximum enjoyment and minimal driving time. Sand between your toes on beaches, a mountaintop with views that go on forever, villages with
Spring is the perfect time for setting up herb gardens, planting out pots of colour, and preparing the soil ready for flower beds and hanging baskets. Daisies, marigolds, dahlias, lavender, geraniums and petunias celebrate summer and suit well-drained soil with good morning sun. Chives, dill, parsley, sage, oregano, thyme and mint will reward you
The Great Ocean Road is a picturesque example of human engineering. It was conceived as a bold plan to connect isolated townships along the rugged south-western coast of Victoria, which until its much celebrated opening in 1932, had only been accessible by rough bush track or by sea. It’s now both
Older Australians are not only using tech for safety, mobility, assisted living or to keep in touch with the grandkids. They’re embracing a breadth of digital hardware, software and services. From entertainment and social media to convenience services and safety devices, here are a few of the ways to use digital technologies and
Digital technology and social media has landed firmly in our lives and homes. While popular culture would have us believe it’s all politicians on Twitter, tweens on TikTok and our middle-aged children on apps and email, the adoption of digital technologies by people over 50 has been steadily increasing. Since the beginning of
Warm and cooked food is naturally more appealing to our appetites when the cold weather closes in. But this might be more than just a desire for comfort. Thousands of years of ancient wisdom tells us we should work in harmony with nature and the seasons, and consume warm food and drinks on cold
Money is not always the easiest topic to talk about. But as you move from potentially having a regular paycheck from work and transition into retirement, it’s more important than ever. By understanding your finances, you can ensure you’re making the right decisions to live within your means and feel in control for many
It’s sometimes fairly easy to tell when your physical health is off in some way shape or form, but poor mental health can be trickier to recognise and diagnose. While depression is common in Australians of all ages, over 50s and older people are more likely to experience contributing factors such as illness and
For many people, having a career or a regular job to go to provides an endless source of intellectual stimulation. But as you age and you cut down on work or retire altogether, finding ways to challenge your mind and keep the brain active can become more difficult. But just like the rest of
Think being fit and active is something reserved for the young? The reality is, keeping moving and remaining active becomes even more important as we age. It’s proven to not only reduce your risk of disease, including some cancers, but can help you stay in a healthy weight range, sleep better, reduce the risk of
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