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Strata Ownership: What every buyer needs to know before signing

I confess when I bought my first strata property, I had no idea what a body corporate—now called an owners corporation— was. I didn’t read the minutes. I didn’t care who was on the committee. I was travelling for work, the lawns were mowed, the pool sparkled, and no one parked in my spot. Life was good. I figured paying […]

Too Hard, Too Soft, Just Right: the bear necessities of bowel chat

There’s no delicate way to put it—your poo matters. Whether it’s too hard, too soft, or just right, your daily (or whenever-it-suits-you) deposit can reveal a surprising amount about your overall health. How often you go, what it looks like, the colour, texture, smell, consistency—even whether it floats—can offer early clues about more than just your gut. It can reflect […]

Check your direct debits

Many of us have at least some direct debits on our bank accounts. Some might have passed their due by date. You might be no longer using the service. Perhaps you forgot to cancel the direct debit. You might be paying for the same service with different companies at different rates. There are many stories where a relative with a […]

Older people are at risk of being groomed

It sent a chill down our spines: a grandmother from Western Australia ended up in a Tokyo jail after being caught smuggling drugs. She was the victim of a romance scam, groomed by a calculating criminal who saw this trusting woman not as a future bride, but as a convenient mule and meal ticket. He love-bombed her into carrying two […]

Older people, dating and romance scams

More than ever older people are dating. Many opt to play the field, looking to find the right one rather than just anyone. Dating apps offer a convenient and discrete way for older people, especially those less mobile, to search for companionship or romance. They are an easy alternative to being forced to strike up awkward conversations with a potential […]

Robotic assisted surgery? No! The robot is NOT your surgeon!

You’re about to have robot assisted surgery (RAS)? You’re more fearful of this surgery than usual? Relax. Well, as much as you can. Most of us experience a fair level of stress when we are about to undergo surgery. Rest assured that with RAS, your surgeon will perform your operation. Your surgeon and their team will be at your bedside […]

How do you support your elderly parents to give up driving?

Convincing your elderly parents to give up driving might not be the easiest task on your to do list. Yes, you’ve heard the stories about someone’s grandma taking out the entire cake display after she’s put her foot on the accelerator instead of the brake. In what appears to be a scene from a Mission Impossible movie, she’s catapulted the […]

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