For the 50+ Lifestyle
Cervical Disc Replacement Stops That Pain in the Neck!
Cervical disc replacement can be life changing for those suffering relentless and ongoing pain from a pinched nerve in the neck Dr Laurence McEntee is an orthopaedic spinal surgeon at the Gold Coast Private Hospital. He said that neck and arm pain were common and...
Sleep: Grandparents’ Help Is Everything
A SOUND NIGHT’S SLEEP grows more elusive as people get older. But what some call insomnia may actually be an age-old survival mechanism, researchers report. A study of modern hunter-gatherers in Tanzania finds that, for people who live in groups, differences in sleep...
The Cervical Centre–Don’t Wait After Worrying Test Results
The Cervical Centre at the Gold Coast Private Hospital have seen a significant increase in referrals for colposcopy – a procedure undertaken to detect cancer after a woman returns an abnormal pap smear. This is following the new cervical cancer screening program which...
BARBERRY RICE (ZERESHK POLO)
It's rice time! Erfan from Shiraz Persian Restaurant in Surfers Paradise teaches us how to make a classic Persian dish, Zereshk Polo. I was asked to do a simple recipe for Silver Magazine, but being a Persian, I can’t! All ingredients came from our Persian Store at...
Volunteer Away Your Retirement! The World Needs You!
Volunteer now! There are many projects around the world that need your life skills! Many people are using their retirement to volunteer and give back. Here are some of their stories. VOLUNTEER STORY 1 - DOCTOR MAGGI GOES TO PERU Retired doctor Maggi Gallaher said...
Orthopaedic Surgeon? A New Concept is Here
GPs can now refer a patient to a single practice for any orthopaedic condition. The Orthopaedic Clinics Gold Coast (OCGC) group provides a unique and innovative approach to delivering quality orthopaedic care under one roof Established in 2017, the group has moved...
Be Active! Check Out the City’s Free/Nearly Free Classes!
Active, heathly, happy. Physical activity is one of the most important things you CAN do to improve your overall quality of life. The City’s Active & Healthy classes are free or nearly free and are perfect for seniors! Being active is vital. Not only does regular...
AWLQ – ASK THE VETS!
AWLQ (Animal Welfare League Queensland) vets are vessels of knowledge when it comes to animals. Here are some of your questions answered. WHEN SHOULD MY PET BE VACCINATED AND FOR WHAT? AWLQ Advice for Puppies/Dogs To safeguard your pet from potentially serious and...
The Verge’ Display Apartment Opens
A LOT OF YOU HAVE had your eye on an exciting new retirement development at Burleigh Golf Club, called The Verge. And now is your chance to get an eyeful. Their display apartment has opened, so you can get a feel for what it will be like living in the community. Go...
Marijuana Boom Among Boomers
MARIJUANA use is becoming more prevalent among middle-aged and older adults. These new figures demonstrate a substantial increase in marijuana use over the past decade. Credit: @cjenkinsiv Marijuana-Loving Boomers The new findings, published in the journal Drug and...
BINNA BURRA Back Open and Still on Top of the World
Enjoy one of Australia’s Great Drives from the Gold Coast to Binna Burra! There’s a new $35m road to the Gold Coast’s peak destination with amazing views across the Numinbah Valley to the ocean. The best time to visit is undoubtedly midweek to enjoy Binna Burra’s...
Valet Parking just $5 for Seniors at Pac Fair
AS THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING era draws in, you may notice that across the Gold Coast, finding a car park can become a bit of a scrimmage. If searching for a park is not your thing, but you want to spend your day shopping in glorious aircon, then make your way to Pacific...
Harbour Town Mobility Scooters for Free!
Harbour Town mobility scooters are up for hire...at our fave price! FREE! Fancy a solid day of shopping but you don’t think you can cover the distance? Well have we got news for you. Harbour Town Premium Outlets in Biggera Waters have mobility scooters and wheelchairs...
SUMMER PET CARE – KEEP PETS SAFE IN THE HEAT
Summer pet care - summer is a fun time of year for pets and people. Enjoying a summer day together is great, but the heat can also be dangerous or even deadly for dogs, cats and other pets. Pets, like people, are susceptible to the effects of extreme heat. Providing...
Free Bus Travel for Seniors and Veterans!
Free Bus Travel! Yaasss! Seniors and veterans can now explore the Gold Coast for free…and that is our favourite price. On weekends, our beautiful city is buzzing. From farmers markets to shopping centres, glittering beaches to lush hinterland, there is so much...
Burleigh Bears Summer Menu with $15 Lunch Specials
The Burleigh Bears Leagues Club is centrally located in Miami, just over 1km from the pristine Gold Coast coastline. The Club has long held the reputation on the Coast as the go-to place to spend time over a beer or a meal, discussing all things Rugby League....
More Boomers Choosing to Volunteer Abroad
Hundreds of thousands of boomers are deciding to volunteer abroad. An increase of more than 60 percent in less than a decade, a recent study found. While Covid-19 issues will skew the statistics this year, the trend seems likely to stay. Adults aged 55 and older are...
Exercise is Medicine with Jonathan Freeman
Jonathan Freeman is the founder of Club Active. He tells us about his vision to help each and every one of Club Active gym members to change the way they age. When I worked in a private practice, I was operating out of a commercial gym. I saw an opportunity to support...