Sunday, August 19, 2007

Busting stereotypes

There is a fabulous video on YouTube featuring the song "My Generation" performed by The Zimmers [Released: 28/05/07] If you feel the need to challenge some stereotypes it's recommended viewing!

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Financial information for Aussie retirees, or people who will be retiring soon

Australian Securities and Investments Commission provides information for retirees, or people who will be retiring soon. The website includes a range of useful calculators as well as a variety of topics including:

  • Planning for retirement
  • Getting a clear picture of what your current super fund offers
  • Retirement income products
  • Reverse mortgages and other equity release products
  • Insurance
  • Warnings
  • ASIC research report into decision making at retirement

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Go for your life!

What a fabulous title for a health and fitness program for the over 50's ... Go for your life! This is a Victorian Government initative and includes tips on simple ideas and activities to help older adults improve their eating habits, become more physically active and involved in their communitites. The tip sheets are also available in five community languages [Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian and Vietnamese].