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Posted on 19 July 2022
Posted in: Aged Care Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality & Safety

Your Rights in Aged Care

What Are Your Rights in Aged Care? The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission explains that Charter of Aged Care […]

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Posted in: Finance Will

Inheritance & Downsizing – Money Extra S3 E9

In this episode, elder law specialist Alice Mantel reveals the enormous amounts of money transferred through inheritances and gifts. In […]

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Posted in: Aged Care

Join This Research: Reminiscing Now for Future Decisions

Researchers at the University of NSW are looking at novel ways to help seniors make decisions about advance care plans […]

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Our Relationship with Money – Money Extra – S3 E8

In our Money Extra segment, we look at our complicated relationship with money Do you find it hard to stick […]

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Posted in: Finance Health

Health Insurance – Do You Really Need It? Money Extra – S3 E7

In our Episode 7  Money Extra segment, we address health insurance. It’s an infernal dilemma – do you need private […]

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Free Financial Advice from Services Australia

16 August 2022 Service Australia has just announced its new video chat option for clients of Centrelink.  The Financial Information […]

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Jane Caro – New Ambassador Role

The Older Women’s Network NSW has announced that writer, broadcaster, documentary-maker and social commentator, Jane Caro AM has accepted an […]

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Trusted Contacts for Seniors

When looking for guests for the show, we connect with many great organisations that offer help for health, mental well-being, […]

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Posted in: Finance Superannuation

Downsize Home & Upsize Superannuation – Money Extra S3 E6

In our  Money Extra segment, we find out about the  benefits of downsizing your home and using the proceeds of […]

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Posted in: Aged Care News Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality & Safety Season 3

New Reforms in Aged Care

A new star-rating system, better reporting and greater power to enforce codes of conduct, are set to improve the lives […]

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Posted in: Mental Health

Seniors Emotional Wellbeing

Lex & Patricia recently interviewed Prof Viviana Wuthrich, the Director of the Centre for Ageing, Cognition and Wellbeing at Macquarie […]

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Thy Will Be Done! – Money Extra S3 E5

In Money Extra, elder law specialist Alice Mantel talks about the importance of having a will and how the decisions […]

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Mascot for Baby Boomers Guide

Celebrating its third season, the Baby Boomers Guide to Life crew decided a mascot would be just the ticket. Interviews […]

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Saving Money – Money Extra S3 E4

SAVING THE PENNIES – MONEY EXTRA We all know prices are going up and up, but how do we make […]

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Senior Influencers of the Year – Patricia Amphlett & Lex Marinos

Did you think that social influencing was just for millennials? Think again! Our presenters Patricia Amphlett aka Little Pattie and […]

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Season 3 Episodes
  • S3 E25: Season Finale – Decade of Healthy Ageing
  • S3 E24: Boomer Era Migrants
  • S3 E23: Hearing the Indigenous Voice
  • S3 E22: Demystifying Costs of Aged Care Homes
  • S3 E21: Matriarchs of News Media & 90 Years of ABC
  • S3 E20: Hoarding Can Kill You!
  • S3 E19: Whitlam’s Rise to Power – 50 Years On
  • S3 E18: Healthy Online Advice
  • S3 E17: Catching Up With Technology
  • S3 E16: Aged Care – What Does it Cost?
  • S3 E15: Love Your Eyes – World Sight Day
  • S3 E14: Unravelling the Brain’s Mysteries
  • S3 E13: Choosing & Paying for Residential Aged Care
  • S3 E12: Pushing Back Against Ageism
  • S3 E11: Philanthropy – Transforming Lives & Communities
  • S3 E10: Overcoming Anxiety & Depression
  • S3 E9: Women’s Health Across the Generations
  • S3 E8: Understanding Home Care
  • S3 E7: Vietnam Veterans & the Ongoing Battles
  • S3 E6: Combating Media Portrayal of Ageing
  • S3 E5: Confronting a Changed Climate
  • S3 E4: Grey Nomad Journeys – Joys & Perils
  • S3 E3: Senior Sex, Relationships & Romance
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  • S3 E2: Residential Aged Care In Crisis
  • S3 E1: NAIDOC Week
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