Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know. Although compulsory superannuation has been in place for nearly three decades, the Age Pension remains a vital source of retirement income for many older Australians. Keeping up-to-date with eligibility requirements, asset and income tests, and other changes can prove challenging (if not downright confusing). This …
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Mobility—the ability to walk or move freely in one’s environment—becomes increasingly important as you age. Being able to enjoy your favorite activities and navigate daily tasks is a critical part of maintaining independence, as well as your physical and emotional well-being. While some reduction of mobility with age is normal, there are steps you can …
With home prices soaring, stamp duty can become a barrier to downsizing to an apartment or townhouse. Some State and Territory governments recognise this and respond by offering schemes to lower stamp duty for downsizers. This article offers an area-by-area overview of stamp duty savings schemes relevant to buying an apartment or townhouse. The information …
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The way to keep the process moving is to tackle things a little bit at a time—spending maybe a half hour on a drawer, then allowing yourself some kind reward. Marna Jones of Centennial is a self-confessed ‘saver’—still has much of the stuff from 31 years in her and her husband’s house, plus stuff from …
How Smart Technology Could Revolutionize The Senior Living Industry Founder and CEO of ERG Enterprises. Nationally recognized thought leader on entrepreneurship, investing and leadership. America is facing a crisis of affordability for one of its most populous and vulnerable generations. Every day, about 10,000 Baby Boomers turn age 65, with all of them expected to …
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If your loved ones are considering Aged Care in the future, then this article by someone who has dealt with the complexities and frustrations involved himself will definitely help. As we are living so much longer than a century ago, for most of us all there will come a time when we need to think …
The Emotional Toll of Moving Your Elderly Parent to Senior Living Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home. For most of us, the feeling is less about how large or fancy a residence is than about it being a place where we feel safe and where we have created countless memories with …
Championed and designed by grandparents, Las Abuelitas Family Housing is a small, ADA-accessible and affordable housing community that addresses the multigenerational needs of its residents. Family Matters Kinship care is the full-time care and nurturing of a child by a nonparent relative or someone who has a significant emotional relationship with the child. …
As Australians live longer, more and more will end up in residential aged-care. The aged-care industry is very complicated and has resulted in a Royal Commission due to concerns about the industry. Many decisions must be made, often involving large sums of money. Here are answers to many common questions that arise. Click here for …
