Episodes

  • Making your own short film
    Mar 20 2020

    Filmmaking may seem like a distant dream reserved for tech-savvy individuals with a big team and budget behind them. For everyday enthusiasts who enjoy capturing life’s precious moments though, taking their labour of love to the next level isn’t actually that far-fetched according to some creative seniors.  

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    7 mins
  • Should I lend my children money?
    Mar 6 2020

    Should you lend money to your grown-up children or not? The answer is often straight-forward for parents who’ve spent a lifetime loving and caring for their children. Experts though, encourage taking measures to protect your own financial future before digging into your retirement savings. 

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    5 mins
  • Check your eyes before it’s too late
    Feb 21 2020

    Not everyone has the time to get their eyes checked regularly. With the eyes responsible for so much of our daily activities, and 93 per cent of people aged over 55 affected by long-term vision disorders, specialists say it is essential that you don’t leave it until it’s too late.

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    6 mins
  • Viva: 'Walking on Country', exploring Indigenous Australians' connection to nature
    Jan 20 2020

    There is a valuable lesson we can learn from the First Peoples known for their love and care for country in the aftermath of recent fire catastrophes. Adding “walking on country” onto your bucket list might help you better understand the meaning of “country” by engaging its traditional custodians. 

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    7 mins
  • VIVA: What you need to know before buy timeshare?
    Dec 16 2019

    The pace of modern life makes holidaying at exclusive locations a desirable luxury. More than 180,000 Australians have signed up to time-sharing schemes at popular holiday destinations.

    However, older owners may find the long-term nature of these arrangements inconvenient as circumstances change following retirement.

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    8 mins
  • Viva: Want to keep fit? Try walking football
    Dec 3 2019

    Walking football is a modified version of soccer which is rapidly gaining popularity among the over fifties age group.

    Since its inception in 2011, more than 800 clubs have already been set up in the UK.

    Australia is following suit with Football Federation Australia planning to establish 110 walking football hubs across the country in the coming year.

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    6 mins
  • Viva: Starting your own business at 60
    Nov 21 2019

    There’s a common perception that we are less likely to take risks as we get older.

    Yet, research found that baby-boomers are the fastest growing entrepreneurship cohort anywhere in the world with the trend likely to increase as the population ages. 

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    5 mins
  • Viva: Re-imagining aged care in Australia - Part 2
    Nov 6 2019

    The Interim Report by the Aged Care Royal Commission reveals a substandard residential aged care sector plagued by poor care and safety standards.

    As Australia looks at improving the care of our ageing population, it must also consider the complex cultural needs of our multicultural seniors.

    Some innovative providers are recognising the importance of intergenerational interactions. 

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    10 mins