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Wendy Carmichael, right, with her son Duncan, who used to do odd jobs for his much-loved mum but now spends his time with her having fun, not mowing the lawn or doing DIY, thanks to Prestige Inhome Care’s services. Source: Wendy Carmichael

Home care

What you should know before opting to self-manage your home care

Managing your own Home Care Package means understanding, and sticking to, the legislation on how your funding’s used.

Written byPrestige Inhome Care

Health issues

Osteoporosis doesn’t get much attention but it should. Here’s why

Osteoporosis doesn’t get much attention but it should. Here’s why

Your risk of osteoporosis increases from the age of 50 and for most women, staying active and eating a balanced diet isn’t enough to prevent this life-changing condition.

Written byAmgen

Osteoporosis can be managed with diet and lifestyle changes in some cases, but that’s only possible if it’s diagnosed in time. (Image source: Getty)

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Finding a new forever home: ‘The Orchards ticks every retirement lifestyle box for us’

Finding a new forever home: ‘The Orchards ticks every retirement lifestyle box for us’

Peter and Lyn decided to buy into a retirement community in their 60s and The Orchards Templestowe has everything they wanted and more.

Written byBaptcare

Retirement communities don’t have to be boring - The Orchards is proof of that.

Travel

From outback to the heart of the reef, THE best Whitsundays deals right now

From outback to the heart of the reef, THE best Whitsundays deals right now

If you’re travelling in the next few months, don’t miss these exclusive deals on accommodation, cruises, food, drinks and more, just for Starts at 60 readers!

Written byTourism Whitsundays

From the reef to the national parks, cane farms and outback - The Whitsundays are more than just world-renowned islands.

Planning for retirement

How much money you REALLY need to retire comfortably

How much money you REALLY need to retire comfortably

Nick Bruining, the author of Don’t Panic! Why you don’t need $1 million to retire well, retirement income specialist Shelley Wettenhall and home care and aged care expert Kyra-Bae Snell explain how to utilise the wealth you already have to cover the costs of retirement.

Written byHousehold Capital

Our experts explain how to utilise the wealth you already have to cover your retirement costs.

Local hotspots

Forget the bright lights: We need our kids to stay on the land

Forget the bright lights: We need our kids to stay on the land

“We all need to enjoy ourselves and earn a living but there’s so much more to life than computer games or earning the big money in the city.”

Written byRichard Kinnon

Even as a boy, Jeremy Kinnon knew how to keep a billy boiling - as well as many of the other time-honoured skills it takes to keep an outback station going.

Health issues

Forget what you ‘know’ about osteoporosis, ask your GP for a bone density scan

Forget what you ‘know’ about osteoporosis, ask your GP for a bone density scan

Don’t wait for a fracture to tell your doctor you’d like a bone density scan. By then, the opportunity to get the benefits of early treatment is long gone.

Written byAmgen

You might think that a glass of milk will be enough to keep your bones healthy. But is it? (Image source: Getty)

Video

Why you should make a sea change now!

Why you should make a sea change now!

Real estate guru Bill McDonald, land-lease expert Kate Melrose and real-life sea-changer Rory Gibson discuss the emotional, social and financial benefits of downsizing now.

Written byIngenia Lifestyle

Our experts discuss the emotional, social and financial benefits of downsizing now in this Starts at 60 Masterclass.

Health issues

Fight arthritis pain and inflammation the holistic way with turmeric

Fight arthritis pain and inflammation the holistic way with turmeric

A family-owned, Aussie company has created a formula that helps the body get the maximum pain-relieving and inflammation-fighting benefits of turmeric.

Written byNageze

Nageze Osteo Plus combines turmeric - as used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine - with BetaSorb® to ensure users get the most benefit from this natural medicine.

Local hotspots

Why your visit means so much to all of us in the bush

Why your visit means so much to all of us in the bush

“Every dollar spent in our town is multiplied six or seven times - that’s what keeps local businesses open.”

Written byRichard Kinnon

The Outback Pioneers Starlight’s Cruise Experience on the Thomson River buys all its stockman’s dinner ingredients from Longreach businesses, just as local businesses have supported each other for decades.

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