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Why Strength Training Matters as You Get Older

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Gentle Scalp Care Habits Every Senior Should Know

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Meeting New People After Retirement

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Living Alone After Losing Your Partner

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Why Fewer, Deeper Friendships Matter More With Age

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Making New Friends After Retirement

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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…

A Senior’s Guide to Homemade Lemonade (No Added Sugar Needed)
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A Senior’s Guide to Homemade Lemonade (No Added Sugar Needed)

There is something wonderfully refreshing about a glass of homemade lemonade, especially during a warm New Zealand afternoon. For many…

How Lemon Aids Digestion for Seniors
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How Lemon Aids Digestion for Seniors

As we grow older, digestion often becomes a little less predictable. Bloating, sluggishness after meals, and general discomfort are common…

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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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Check Whether Your Subscriptions Are Still Worth Paying For

It's easy to lose track of the small payments leaving your bank account each month. A streaming service here, a…

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What Happens to Your Senior Money If You Simply… Do Nothing

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Gentle Scalp Care Habits Every Senior Should Know

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Why Your Hair Changes As You Age
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Why Your Hair Changes As You Age

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Rediscover Your Local Farmers’ Market
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Rediscover Your Local Farmers’ Market

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Is It Time to Modify Your Bathroom?
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Is It Time to Modify Your Bathroom?

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Should You Move to a Retirement Village?

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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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Nobody Hands You a Retirement Rulebook

For most of life, there's a rough script to follow. You finish school, build a career, raise a family, save…

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How to Stay Comfortable on a Long-Haul Flight
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How to Stay Comfortable on a Long-Haul Flight

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What to Pack in Your Carry-On Bag
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What to Pack in Your Carry-On Bag

Packing for a holiday usually starts with the suitcase. But if your checked luggage is delayed or doesn't arrive when…

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Should You Buy Travel Insurance as Soon as You Book?

Booking a holiday is exciting. The flights are confirmed, the accommodation is reserved, and before long you're imagining morning walks…

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Travelling with Limited Mobility Doesn’t Mean Travelling Less

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Meeting New People After Retirement
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Meeting New People After Retirement

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Living Alone After Losing Your 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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Getting Comfortable with Email, Zoom, and More
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Getting Comfortable with Email, Zoom, and More

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How to Tell if a Website Can Be Trusted
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How to Tell if a Website Can Be Trusted

Whether you're shopping online, booking a holiday, or reading the news, you're constantly making decisions about which websites to trust.Most…

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