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Sleep Apnea Isn’t Just Loud Snoring

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How to Plan a Relaxed Road Trip

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From Paperbacks to Kindles: How Reading Has Changed

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How to be a long-distance grandparent

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How to Support a Friend Who Has Lost a Partner

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Meeting New People After Retirement

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Why Reading Before Bed Might Be Your Best Sleep Habit
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Why Reading Before Bed Might Be Your Best Sleep Habit

Getting a good night's sleep becomes more important, and sometimes more difficult, as we get older. Many seniors across New…

Eating Well After 60: What Your Plate Should Really Look Like
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Eating Well After 60: What Your Plate Should Really Look Like

As we move into our sixties and beyond, our bodies change, and so should our plates. Good nutrition after 60…

Gentle Scalp Care Habits Every Senior Should Know
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Gentle Scalp Care Habits Every Senior Should Know

As we age, our skin changes, and this includes the skin on our scalp. Many older adults in New Zealand…

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Understanding Digital Wallets: Do You Need One?

If you have been hearing the term "digital wallets" more often lately, you are not alone. Across New Zealand, more…

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Keeping an Emergency Fund in Retirement

Retirement doesn't mean unexpected expenses disappear. In fact, they can become even more challenging if you're living on a fixed…

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Should You Ever Lend Money to Family?

It is one of the hardest calls a grandparent or parent can face. Your adult child or grandchild asks for…

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“Can You Lend Me Some Money?” How to Answer Without Guilt

For many older New Zealanders, this question comes from someone they love. A grandchild needing help with rent. An adult…

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How to Avoid Impulse Purchases Online

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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?

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Why Adopting a Senior Pet Might Be Your Best Match
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Why Adopting a Senior Pet Might Be Your Best Match

When Kiwis think about bringing a new animal into the whanau, puppies and kittens usually come to mind first. But…

Cats vs. Dogs: Which Pet Is Right for Seniors?
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Cats vs. Dogs: Which Pet Is Right for Seniors?

Choosing between pets for seniors is a decision that deserves real thought. Both cats and dogs offer companionship, comfort and…

Selling Your Collection: When and How to Let Go
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Selling Your Collection: When and How to Let Go

For many seniors across New Zealand, a lifetime of collecting stamps, coins, china, books or antiques becomes more than a…

Finding Joy in Collecting
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Finding Joy in Collecting

Collecting is one of the most satisfying hobbies for older New Zealanders looking to stay engaged, curious and connected. Whether…

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When Was the Last Time You Reviewed Your Will?

Writing a will is one of the most important things you can do for your family. But creating one is…

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Should You Move to a Retirement Village?

For some people, the idea of moving to a retirement village is exciting. For others, it's a conversation they'd rather…

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Downsizing Doesn’t Have to Happen All at Once

For many people, the thought of downsizing begins with a single cupboard. You open the door looking for one thing…

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Budgeting for Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Costs

Healthcare costs are one of the biggest financial concerns for older adults living on a fixed income. Even with insurance…

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How to Plan a Relaxed Road Trip
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How to Plan a Relaxed Road Trip

One of the joys of retirement is no longer having to rush from one place to the next. That makes…

Travelling With Pets: A Guide for Older Adults
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Travelling With Pets: A Guide for Older Adults

For many older adults in New Zealand, a beloved cat or dog is not just a companion but part of…

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How to Avoid Common Tourist Scams

A holiday should leave you with happy memories, not an expensive lesson. Most trips go exactly as planned, but popular…

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Should You Choose a Window Seat or an Aisle Seat?

It might seem like a small decision when you're booking a flight. Then you're halfway through a 12-hour journey, wishing…

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How to be a long-distance grandparent
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How to be a long-distance grandparent

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How to Support a Friend Who Has Lost a Partner
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How to Support a Friend Who Has Lost a Partner

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Gardening with Grandkids: Passing Down a Love of Nature
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Gardening with Grandkids: Passing Down a Love of Nature

There is something special about watching a grandchild's face light up when they spot the first tomato ripening on the…

Should You Move Closer to Your Family?
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Should You Move Closer to Your Family?

For many retirees, the question eventually comes up. Perhaps the grandchildren are growing up in another city, your children have…

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From Paperbacks to Kindles: How Reading Has Changed
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From Paperbacks to Kindles: How Reading Has Changed

For generations, reading meant a well-worn paperback, a bookmark tucked between pages, and perhaps a trip to the local library…

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Why Two-Factor Authentication Is Worth Setting Up

Passwords are no longer enough to protect many online accounts. If someone discovers your password, whether through a data breach…

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