The statistics on elder abuse in Australia are not easily determined but it is a very real problem. We share one woman’s experience in confronting and dealing with this issue. [This is a guest post by an Australian woman who generously shares with us the reality of dealing with the financial and emotional aspects of […]
Are we to blame? Baby Boomers and intergenerational relationships
Baby Boomers are being blamed for everything these days – from damage to the environment, to high housing prices and of course the high cost of social security. But are we to blame for all of that? Updated May 2022 I think we can take quite a high level of blame for environmental damage, although […]
Keeping up with the Joneses: Envious or Grateful?
If you have spent a lifetime trying to better your neighbours, friends or family with material possessions and pleasures, coming to retirement may be a time to reflect on that. Appreciating what you do have is a good starting point; waking up another day and still breathing are bonuses; consider the alternative. If you have […]