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New shingles vaccine offers better protection to more people

Published 11 October 2023

From next month there will be a new shingles vaccine available under the National Immunisation Program. It will be free to all people over 65 and can be given to people who are immunocompromised.

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The problem with downsizing incentives

Published 9 October 2023

It sounds so simple, downsizing. Attractive, too, now that everyone from 55 up can put $300K into their super. But is it simple?

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Bushfire season: How to plan and prepare

Published 6 October 2023

With fires already burning across the country, including out-of-control blazes in NSW’s south-east, it seems likely that we are in for a catastrophically hot summer. For older people, this brings a whole host of risks that it is important to prepare for. [more]

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Readers respond to our Work Bonus story

Published 4 October 2023

Work Bonus and income reporting are among the bugbears of working pensioners. If only common sense could prevail!

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Nursing home bond or daily accommodation charges?

Published 4 October 2023

It is one of the most asked questions, and a question most people entering residential aged care can't avoid.

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Work Bonus increase: when permanent can be temporary

Published 29 September 2023

How much is the new revamped Work Bonus worth per year: $11,800 or $7,800 or something else? The answer will surprise you.

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Are you ready for the end of 3G? It might be more important than you think

Published 27 September 2023

The 3G network will be turned off in 2024 and many devices may no longer work. This doesn’t just include mobile phones, but also some medical devices and home appliances. Do you know how this will affect you?

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Who is afraid of people with dementia?

Published 25 September 2023

The vast majority of people living with dementia live in the community, but it can be hard going because of poor community responses to dementia.

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Is Bigpond closing? Not yet, but it might be time to look at other options

Published 22 September 2023

TPG shut down their email service this month, Telstra’s Bigpond might not be far behind. What if you’re just sick of Telstra? Here's some other options.

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NSW Budget: rebates up – Regional Seniors Travel Card axed

Published 20 September 2023

The NSW Budget delivered higher energy rebates, some social housing but also got rid of the Regional Seniors Travel Card.

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Pensioners left behind in 2023-24 NSW Budget as Regional Seniors Travel Card axed

Published 19 September 2023

CPSA welcomes news of increases in cost-of-living supports in 2023-34 NSW Budget, calls for continuation of NSW Regional Seniors Travel Card.

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Media Release: Pensioners left behind in 2023-24 NSW Budget

Published 19 September 2023

CPSA welcomes the news of increases in existing cost-of-living supports in the 2023- 24 NSW Budget, but calls for the NSW Government to commit to continuing the NSW Regional Seniors Travel Card.Please see CPSA's full comments on the 2023-23 NSW Budget in the full media release. [more]

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Atrial fibrillation: save your life, why don’t you!

Published 18 September 2023

Atrial fibrillation is a little-known troublemaker. If you don't know what it is, read about what it is and what you can do about it.

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Older driver testing holy grail: has it been found?

Published 15 September 2023

The holy grail of older driver testing has been waiting to be found by a road safety Sir Galahad for a long time, but do we really need it?

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COVID-19: Forget Omicron, Pirola is here!

Published 13 September 2023

While much of the world goes about its business and worries about other things, COVID-19 merrily mutates away.

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Baby boomer broken hips fixed sooner

Published 11 September 2023

Breaking a hip happens to a lot of older people. The sooner it's fixed the better they'll walk, but standards were...slipping.

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Aged Care Royal Commission: Govt junks key recommendations

Published 8 September 2023

A new Aged Care Act would have new things in it, wouldn't it? Enter the Government junking key Aged Care Royal Commission recommendations.

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Smart meters are getting smarter, but what does that mean for consumers?

Published 6 September 2023

In most of Australia, about a third of premises have these meters and all new and replacement units must be 'smart'. They are already mandatory in Victoria, and there are plans to transition fully by 2030, but there are concerns about what this might mean for consumers. [more]

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Australia Post has you writing your last letter in 2033

Published 4 September 2023

Mail deliveries and post offices are in the firing line at Australia Post: they're losing money. Is another essential service biting the dust?

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$93 million for NSW palliative care upgrades, but is it enough?

Published 1 September 2023

Big money is finally being spent on NSW palliative care facilities, but is it enough and will it improve end-of-life care?

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