Retirement

Having the correct diet is critically important for seniors, yet many are failing to regularly eat their (lean) meat and three veggies. While cost is a factor, there are ways to eat healthily on a tight budget.

People’s goals after full-time work ends vary greatly. The challenge for super funds and advisers is to acknowledge these differing ambitions and find the financial and emotional solutions to meet them.

Situated almost halfway between Brisbane and Sydney, this coastal town nestled on NSW’s northern coast is an idyllic spot for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life in retirement.

Many retirees find fresh purpose by generously giving back to the community. Their work is warmly welcomed by a not-for-profit sector that simply wishes there were more contributing.

Many seniors let their fitness slide, despite the fact it’s more critical than ever for enjoying a healthy lifestyle at this time of life. Thankfully, the body responds to exercise, no matter how late you start.

On Melbourne’s doorstep is the Mornington Peninsula, home to a thriving retiree community that relishes its natural beauty, wineries, restaurants and thriving cultural scene.

Traditional universities and the online universe are offering myriad avenues to explore educational opportunities, whether that be for pleasure, vocational training or formal learning for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The social interaction is a bonus.

Getting the right policy mix for ageing populations is a vexed issue globally. Just ask Diane Maxwell, who spent nearly six years clashing with vested interests while trying to reform the New Zealand system.

Taking 10,000 steps a day might seem nigh-on impossible. But there are many ways to approach this task to make it a walk in the park.

Coping with death is an inevitable challenge that all retirees must navigate. Here are five books – four relate to intense personal experiences – that can help you deal with the loss of a loved one.

Those in retirement needing a new lease on life should heed the words of the immortal Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist and songwriter Bob Marley – forget your troubles and dance.

It was the French author mononymously known as Colette who famously wrote, ‘our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet’. Pets do bring enormous happiness to retirees. But it’s critical to get a pet that suits the retirees’ lifestyle, budget and physical well-being.