For the 50+ Lifestyle
Adaptive Equipment: Things We Love
Don’t let your age stop the party… there are so many new aids that will keep you at the top of your game. Adaptive Equipment will help you achieve what you want even through the restraints of old age. Adaptive Equipment Adaptive Equipment are a Gold Coast family-owned...
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre Seniors’ Activities
Did you know that Pacific Fair hosts a number of activities available to Gold Coast seniors? Head over to Pacific Fair Caffe Cherry Beans on the first Tuesday of every month at 9.30am for a FREE senior’s morning tea and games! Enjoy a social morning out with old and...
Stroke Prevention: GC Private Making a Breakthrough
A Gold Coast Private cardiologist has made a potentially life saving breakthrough in stroke prevention. Associate Professor Ross Sharpe and sonographer, Assistant Professor Dan Traves, are the first in Australia to use contrast Trans Cranial Doppler Ultrasound (cTCD)...
Bunion Surgery: A Minimally Invasive Alterative
Bunions are a common problem for many seniors with more than five million Australian's suffering from the painful foot condition. The good news is, this issue can be easily fixed with minimally invasive bunion surgery. 73-year-old Sue Strong discovered that her bunion...
Fall Intervention: Prevent Falls for Seniors
Education and early fall intervention is key to preventing falls amongst the over-65 community, according to Gold Coast Private’s head of rehabilitation, who says they are still admitting an alarming number of patients with fall-related injuries. Look For The Signs Dr...
Emergency Care: Do Not Ignore Your Health
The director of Gold Coast Private Emergency Care Centre (ECC) is encouraging the community not to neglect their own health. Especially during concerning times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Less People in the Emergency Care Departments Emergency medicine specialist...
Cosmetic Surgery Demand Spike in Boomers
New statistics reveal that there has been an increase in cosmetic surgery among those 55 and older to enhance their look from head to toe. The rise of dating websites and apps have changed the dating scene. This is leading singles to make judgments on potential dates...
Club Active: A Gym Just For The Over 50s
Feel like other gyms with their loud doof doof music and their selfie-takers are not for you? Then say hello to Club Active. This is a place specifically designed for you. Club Active was created by Founder and Managing Director, Jonathan Freeman, an Accredited...
Could Your Heirlooms Have Secret Value?
Have you inherited the “family silver” and just stashed it away in a wardrobe somewhere? Well, it is time you looked carefully at that stash of heirlooms – especially if you have Irish relatives above you in your family tree. Do you have a stash of ‘family silver’...
Senior Addiction: Mature Onset Addiction
Senior Addiction: Addiction Specialist Counselor Bronwyn Schlesinger explains the new addiction phenomenon that is affecting the senior demographic. We’re now living longer and sport a ‘never divorce’ mindset. Our personal needs weren’t recognised as important when we...
Cruise Retirement: Living The Retirement Dream
Are you looking for a retirement life that offers travel, adventure, and meeting people from all over the world? Follow Geoff and Leanne on their round-the-world cruise retirement. Ever dreamt of selling up, seeing the world, and cruising the waterways of Europe? Well...
Pet’s Health: Could Aromatics be Harming Your Pets?
Pet's Health: Could your aromatic scents and diffusers be harmful to your pet's health? Your house may smell like a summer flower garden, but your dog could be driven up the wall about it. The Animal Welfare League Queensland tells us what we need to know about your...
Retirement Village: The Hottest on the Gold Coast
Retirement Village Living: There is now totally new thinking when it comes to senior lifestyles in Australia. Silver Magazine was invited to spend a day with the team at The Verge at the Burleigh Golf Club. We wanted to see the most intriguing ideas for living well in...
Caravan Adventures: Trout-Fishing Heaven!
Caravan Adventures: Feel a need for a break away to chase some trout? Then read on. Silver Adventurers Jan and Peter (both 73) hit the road in their caravan to chase trout and to explore the most beautiful parts of Australia. Trout season was on once again! So, what...
Erectile Dysfunction – Treated Without Leaving Home
Erectile dysfunction isn’t something you have to live with. Men’s Health Clinic have tried and tested treatment methods to fix erectile dysfunction. Treatment may reverse years of suffering. Read on to get your sexual confidence restored and personal relationships...
Penthouse worth $8.95m – Sexiest on the Coast
Penthouse, anyone? This two-storey “skyhome” sits on the top of a brand-new beachfront boutique building at 3533 Main Beach Parade. Nicole Buckler checks it out. The Gold Coast is the most beautiful place to live in the world. And, a penthouse is one of the nicest...
The World – Live Permanently On A “Cruise Ship”
The World can offer you an alternative to life on land. Consider buying an apartment on a residential ship that continuously circles the globe. By Nicole Buckler The World is the largest privately-owned residential yacht on earth. It has 165 private residences, which...
A Caravan Adventure Across the Outback
Caravan travel in Australia has rocketed in popularity. Calling themselves Grey Nomads, adventurous retirees from all over the world are setting a rather fun example by caravanning around the Australian heartland. Jan and her husband Peter joined them. Here is their...