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Elissa Napier

Old wives tales, while unfounded, still have a lot of people believing them. Source: Getty

News

Over 60s share which ‘old wives tales’ they believe to be true

From sipping on chicken soup to rubbing lavender oil on your temples, we've all heard of them. But, do these old wives tales actually work?

Health

Your choices matter: The ABC’s of advanced care planning

Your choices matter: The ABC’s of advanced care planning

While you still have decision-making capacity, it’s crucial to talk to those closest to you and document an advanced care plan.

Secure your future and ensure your voice is heard with an advanced care plan. Source: Getty

News

Lazy or justified: Checkout dilemma leaves shoppers fuming

Lazy or justified: Checkout dilemma leaves shoppers fuming

Supermarket giant Coles has come under fire as shoppers become frustrated over the seemingly increasing number of unassisted checkouts.

Coles under fire for pushing self-serve option at checkout. Source: Getty

News

Australia Post stores set to undergo significant change up

Australia Post stores set to undergo significant change up

Australia Post plans to add changing rooms to its stores, allowing customers to try on online purchases and easily return items if necessary.

Australia Post will undergo major changes in a bid to revamp the service. Source: Getty Images.

Health

Palliative care options and costs: Understanding the choice to die at home

Palliative care options and costs: Understanding the choice to die at home

Ending our days at home, surrounded by our loved ones, is the ideal, but would you know how to try to make that happen when the time comes?

Palliative care treats the physical symptoms of the illness as well as its psychological and emotional impacts through a multidisciplinary team approach from medics and carers.
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Cruising

Cruise the Queen Elizabeth all around Australia!

Cruise the Queen Elizabeth all around Australia!

Truly a one-of-a-kind experience, the Queen Elizabeth is the perfect setting to unwind, relax, and soak up the ambiance of a bygone era.

Enjoy the royal treatment aboard the Queen Elizabeth. Source: Cunard

News

Grandad overwhelmed with kindness following disappointing first date in decades

Grandad overwhelmed with kindness following disappointing first date in decades

A grandpa's attempt at dating after 30 years ended in disappointment when he was stood up, but the kindness he received in response was overwhelming.

Senior stood up at first date in 30 years. Source: Getty

Bloggers

Life after 60: Nurturing passions and embracing your dreams

Life after 60: Nurturing passions and embracing your dreams

Author and member of the Starts at 60 community, Sandy Curtis, proves that life can be full of adventure, joy, and passion even after 60.

Author and member of the Starts at 60 community, Sandy Curtis, proves that life can be full of adventure, joy, and passion even after 60. Source: Getty/ Sandy Curtis

Driving & Caravanning

Must-have portable gadgets & space saving essentials for your caravan

Must-have portable gadgets & space saving essentials for your caravan

Optimise your living space and simplify your daily routine on the open road with these must-have portable gadgets and space-saving essentials.

With these must-have portable gadgets and space-saving essentials, you can optimize your living space and simplify your daily routine while experiencing the open road. Source: Getty

Cruising

Cruising industry gets it’s ‘mojo’ back: Travellers flock to ships, boosting Australian economy

Cruising industry gets it’s ‘mojo’ back: Travellers flock to ships, boosting Australian economy

Cruising is experiencing a significant boom, with industry leaders eagerly anticipating a return to prosperity for the $5 billion economy-boosting sector.

Cruise bosses excited for the return in numbers to the industry. Source: getty

About Elissa Napier

Elissa Napier is a creative and bold journalist and content coordinator on the Starts at 60 news team. She has a degree in Journalism from Griffith University and a love of politics and the news.