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Can Pickles Help with Digestion?

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The Joy of Joining a Book Club in Later Life

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That Free Wi-Fi Network May Not Be the Real One
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That Free Wi-Fi Network May Not Be the Real One

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That Head Rush After Standing Up Deserves Attention
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That Head Rush After Standing Up Deserves Attention

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What to Wear (and Avoid) When Exercising as a Senior
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What to Wear (and Avoid) When Exercising as a Senior

Staying active is one of the best things New Zealand seniors can do for their health, and the right clothing…

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Being the Safe Person Your Grandchild Can Talk To

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Dating After Divorce or Widowhood

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When Your Adult Child Always Calls in a Crisis

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Volunteering Can Bring New People Into Your Life

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Online dating for seniors is becoming a common way for older New Zealanders to meet new people, whether the goal…

When a Friendship Starts Feeling One-Sided

Friendships naturally go through periods when one person needs more support than the other. A friend might be dealing with…

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Can Pickles Help with Digestion?
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Can Pickles Help with Digestion?

Pickles have been a pantry staple for generations, and many older New Zealanders wonder whether adding a few slices to…

Laughter Really Is the Best Medicine
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Laughter Really Is the Best Medicine

There is an old saying that laughter is the best medicine, and for New Zealand seniors, this rings especially true.…

Why Pickleball Is the Perfect Low-Impact Sport for Seniors
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Why Pickleball Is the Perfect Low-Impact Sport for Seniors

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Know Which Bills Are in Your Name

Household bills tend to become part of the background. The electricity gets paid, the internet keeps working, and the rates…

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The Names on Your Financial Accounts Still Matter

There are some financial details you set up once and then rarely think about again. Beneficiary and nominated-person details are…

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The Bank Account You May Have Forgotten

Most people remember their main bank account. The older savings account you opened years ago is another story.Perhaps you changed…

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Review Who Can Access Your Bank Account

Over the years, it’s easy for other people to end up with some form of access to your bank account.…

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Are You Still Paying for Paper Statements?

Bank statements used to arrive in the letterbox every month without anyone giving them a second thought. Today, many banks…

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The Joy of Joining a Book Club in Later Life
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The Joy of Joining a Book Club in Later Life

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Letting Your Device Do the Work: Using AI Voice Assistants
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Letting Your Device Do the Work: Using AI Voice Assistants

Technology is changing quickly, and one of the most helpful additions to modern life is the voice assistant. For seniors…

The Fridge Door Deserves a Proper Clean
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The Fridge Door Deserves a Proper Clean

The inside of your fridge probably gets cleaned from time to time. Old vegetables get thrown out, shelves are wiped,…

Green Travel for Seniors: What Does It Mean?
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Green Travel for Seniors: What Does It Mean?

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The Hidden Cost of Ageism

Ageism is one of the most overlooked forms of discrimination in New Zealand, yet its effects run deep. From missed…

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The Cost of Being Sick and Poor in Retirement

Growing older often comes with a quiet worry that many Kiwis do not talk about enough. Sickness during retirement is…

Retirement Planning

Do you actually want to leave an inheritance?

For most people, the idea of leaving something behind for the kids feels like a given. It is baked into…

Retirement Planning

Common Benefits for Seniors in New Zealand

Growing older in New Zealand comes with a range of support options designed to make everyday life more affordable and…

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Keep a Little Local Currency in Your Wallet
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Keep a Little Local Currency in Your Wallet

Arriving in a new country with no local cash can be surprisingly inconvenient. You may expect to use your bank…

Green Travel for Seniors: What Does It Mean?
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Green Travel for Seniors: What Does It Mean?

Travel is about slowing down, taking in the scenery, and enjoying meaningful experiences. Green travel fits naturally into this way…

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The Public Holiday That Could Change Your Trip

You’ve found the flights, spotted a good hotel rate, and picked the dates that suit you. There’s just one more…

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Will Your Licence Let You Drive Overseas?

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Dating After Divorce or Widowhood

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When the Family Group Chat Gets Too Much
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When the Family Group Chat Gets Too Much

Family group chats can be wonderful. One person shares a photo of the grandchildren, someone else announces weekend plans and…

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What Our Grandchildren Learn from Us

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That Free Wi-Fi Network May Not Be the Real One
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That Free Wi-Fi Network May Not Be the Real One

Free Wi-Fi is convenient. You can sit in a café, library, hotel, or airport, connect your phone or laptop, and…

Letting Your Device Do the Work: Using AI Voice Assistants
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Letting Your Device Do the Work: Using AI Voice Assistants

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