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How Do I Stay Motivated When Learning Feels Hard?
Education

How Do I Stay Motivated When Learning Feels Hard?

Learning something new later in life, whether it is using a smartphone, picking up a new hobby, or studying for…

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Education

The Joy of Being a Beginner Again

There is a special kind of freedom that comes with starting something new later in life. For many seniors across…

Lifestyle

The Beauty Products Every Senior Should Have on Hand

As we get older, our skin and hair change, and so do our beauty needs. Having the right beauty products…

Lifestyle

Thinning Hair? Here’s What Actually Helps

Thinning hair is something many New Zealand seniors notice as the years go by, and it is far more common…

Could Your Medicine Be Causing Constipation?
Health

Could Your Medicine Be Causing Constipation?

Constipation is easy to blame on not eating enough fibre or drinking enough water. But if your bowel habits have…

Colonoscopy Prep Made Easier for Seniors
Health

Colonoscopy Prep Made Easier for Seniors

A colonoscopy is one of the most effective ways to check for bowel problems, including colorectal cancer, which becomes more…

Review Who Can Access Your Bank Account
Finance

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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When Your Adult Child Always Calls in a Crisis
Relationships

When Your Adult Child Always Calls in a Crisis

There is a particular kind of phone call that can make a parent's stomach drop: "Mum, Dad, I've got a…

Volunteering Can Bring New People Into Your Life
Relationships

Volunteering Can Bring New People Into Your Life

Retirement can leave you with something you didn't necessarily expect: more free time than you know what to do with.…

New to Online Dating? Here’s What Every NZ Senior Should Know
Relationships

New to Online Dating? Here’s What Every NZ Senior Should Know

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

More forecasts: 30 day forecast Orlando
Relationships

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 family difficulties, financial worries, grief or a major change in…

What Our Grandchildren Learn from Us

Grandparents hold a special place in every Kiwi whanau. Beyond the treats and the cuddles, grandchildren absorb lessons that shape…

When Family Gatherings Become Difficult

Family gatherings are supposed to be occasions for catching up, sharing a meal and enjoying one another's company. But real…

Give Yourself Time to Adjust to Retirement

Retirement can be exciting, but it can also change your relationships in ways you didn't expect.For years, work may have…

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Habits That Quietly Sharpen (or Dull) Your Mind
Health & Wellness

Habits That Quietly Sharpen (or Dull) Your Mind

As we grow older, our brains benefit from the same care we give the rest of our body. Small daily…

How Processed Foods Affect Senior Heart Health
Health & Wellness

How Processed Foods Affect Senior Heart Health

Protecting our heart health becomes one of the most important things we can do for our overall wellbeing. For seniors…

Building a Walking Habit After 60
Health & Wellness

Building a Walking Habit After 60

Walking is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to stay active after 60. It requires no special equipment,…

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finance

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.…

finance

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…

finance

Have You Ever Checked Your Credit Report?

You might assume your credit report is only relevant when you're applying for a mortgage, personal loan, or credit card.…

finance

Planning Ahead for Funeral Costs

Funeral planning isn't something most people particularly enjoy thinking about. It can feel uncomfortable to discuss, especially with family. But…

finance

Is Your Power Plan Still Right for You?

The electricity plan you chose several years ago may have made perfect sense at the time. Perhaps you were working…

finance

Avoiding Scams When You Switch to Digital Payments

Digital payments can make everyday life easier. Instead of carrying cash or visiting a bank, you can pay bills, shop…

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The Beauty Products Every Senior Should Have on Hand
Lifestyle

The Beauty Products Every Senior Should Have on Hand

As we get older, our skin and hair change, and so do our beauty needs. Having the right beauty products…

Thinning Hair? Here’s What Actually Helps
Lifestyle

Thinning Hair? Here’s What Actually Helps

Thinning hair is something many New Zealand seniors notice as the years go by, and it is far more common…

Your Spare Keys Should be Sorted Out
Lifestyle

Your Spare Keys Should be Sorted Out

There’s a good chance you have a small collection of keys somewhere at home that you no longer recognise. One…

Your Food Containers Need a Match-Up
Lifestyle

Your Food Containers Need a Match-Up

There are few household cupboards more frustrating than the one containing food containers. Open the door and you may find…

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

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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…

Retirement Planning

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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Check for Tourist Taxes Before You Book
Travel

Check for Tourist Taxes Before You Book

You’ve found the hotel, checked the dates, and decided the price looks reasonable. Then you arrive at your destination and…

Check Your Airport Transfer Before You Fly
Travel

Check Your Airport Transfer Before You Fly

There’s a particular kind of travel stress that starts the moment you collect your luggage. You walk out of the…

Travel

Your Passport May Need More Time Left

Your passport can be sitting safely in a drawer with an expiry date that's still months away, yet that doesn't…

Travel

Travelling Overseas? Translation Apps Will Be Your Best Companion

Travelling overseas is one of senior life's great pleasures. Whether you are visiting family in Europe, exploring the streets of…

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When Your Adult Child Always Calls in a Crisis
Relationships

When Your Adult Child Always Calls in a Crisis

There is a particular kind of phone call that can make a parent's stomach drop: "Mum, Dad, I've got a…

Volunteering Can Bring New People Into Your Life
Relationships

Volunteering Can Bring New People Into Your Life

Retirement can leave you with something you didn't necessarily expect: more free time than you know what to do with.…

FAMILY

When the Family Group Chat Gets Too Much
Family

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…

What Our Grandchildren Learn from Us
Family

What Our Grandchildren Learn from Us

Grandparents hold a special place in every Kiwi whanau. Beyond the treats and the cuddles, grandchildren absorb lessons that shape…

TECHNOLOGY

How Doomscrolling Sneaks Up on You
Technology

How Doomscrolling Sneaks Up on You

It often starts innocently. You pick up your phone or tablet to check the weather or read one news headline,…

Check Which Apps Can Access Your Phone
Technology

Check Which Apps Can Access Your Phone

When you install a new app, you may remember tapping "Allow" without thinking too much about what you've just agreed…

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