Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st Century

Penrith Panthers fans have plenty of stars to pick from after back-to-back premierships, but none shines brighter than the club’s legendary Royce Simmons. The former international is in a titanic battle to slow the progress of his Alzheimer’s with a grinding fitness regime and daily mental challenges. But, like the true hero he is, Royce has selflessly turned his misfortune into a benefit for others. Royce's Big Walk has raised over half a million dollars for people dealing with dementia. The former Penrith Panthers hooker talks to Lex & Patricia in Nostalgia Town about all that plus his early years - from the bush to stardom on the footy field.

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With Women’s Health Week coming up on 5 September, we take a timely look at fascinating longitudinal research that tracks the health of women from their 40s through to their 70s.
University of Newcastle’s Emeritus Professor Julie Byles AO spent some 30 years studying women at the leading edge of the Baby Boomer generation, as well as women of their mothers’ generation.
The recently released study - Health & Wellbeing for Women born 1946-1951 - surveyed 12,432 women. It reveals, says Byles, that the current cohort of 70-year-olds are holding up well compared to their predecessors. They have benefitted from better information, a reduction in smoker numbers and more exercise. But the professor is less optimistic about some future septuagenarians citing increased health risks from more being overweight.
The research was conducted by the Centre for Women’s Health Research, University of Newcastle.
Our Money Extra topic covers what you might do with the extra cash should you be lucky enough to have received an inheritance. Alice Mantel says to consider paying a sum into your Superannuation.
In Nostalgia Town we catch up with a much-loved Aussie icon – Carlotta - Carol Spencer AM. Carlotta was a trailblazer in the transgender community as a cabaret performer and TV star.
She started her fabulous career in 1963 with the famous Les Girls cabaret show at Kings Cross in Sydney and compered and performed in the drag show for 26 years. International stars flocked to see Carlotta & Les Girls, among them, the likes of Frank Sinatra, Liza Minelli, Shirley Bassey, Sammy Davis Junior and our own Peter Allen.
In Steppin’ Out, we head to Stanthorpe on Queensland’s Granite Belt to meet TEN FM presenter Ben White. He describes a vibrant local music scene and the many charms that drew him and his wife Cath to retirement in this old tin town.

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Money Extra addresses the commonly asked question about how much money you’ll need in retirement. Unfortunately, retirement expert Noel Whittaker says there are no simple answers! But he does give some good advice to help you figure out your own plan.

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Take the deep foundation of knowledge of older workers, combined with fresh ideas and enthusiasm of younger workers, and you have a potent combination, presenting an abundance of rewards for employers. Dr Natasha Ginnivan from the University of NSW’s Ageing Futures Institute talks about that research revelation as well as the media diet that has entrenched negative perceptions of older people.

In Nostalgia Town we talk with trailblazing journalist, Kerry O’Brien about his early years, thoughts on ‘fake news,’ education and more.

Money Extra this week takes a look at the benefits available to downsizers who are able to stash more cash into Super. Marc Bineham of the Money Sandwich explains all.

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Christine David from IT 4 Retirees speaks about the challenges and rewards of catching up with technology in our senior years.

The ‘digital divide’ cut deeply during COVID restrictions. The ‘haves’ were able to connect with loved ones on screens, shop online, check-in to venues on smartphones, and access digital medical services. The ‘have-nots’ endured more because of lack of digital connection, and for many them, that became a driver for giving technology a go.
However, getting started is not so easy for those without friends or family to teach the ins and outs of using devices. Fortunately, there are a growing number of services to help seniors get connected - both government and private - free and fee-paying. Local libraries are among the organisations that run computer classes.
We talk about those services in this episode, and links can be found on our website.
Guests in Jeff's Cafe this week include the esteemed Dr Kay Patterson AO, Australia's Age Discrimination Commissioner. She is joined by listeners Laurelin and Eloise to discuss the digital divide.
In Nostalgia Town, we meet Margret RoadKnight. Renowned for her powerful vocals and wide-ranging roots-based repertoire, Margret is a multi award winning singer-guitarist who has thrived for decades outside the mainstream music scene. She has sung blues, jazz, gospel, folk, comedy, and is known for social commentary through music.
In challenging financial times, how do you best manage and safeguard your investments? Financial coach Marc Bineham talks to us for Money Extra and promotes the advantages of diversifying.
For Steppin’ Out we head to NSW’s Sapphire Coast to chat with Liz Bellette-Stubbs - the presenter of Rural Chat on 2SEA-FM. When Liz moved to the far south coast five years ago, retirement was top of mind. But, when the catastrophic Black Summer bushfires hit in December 2019, her experience in mental health became a vital asset to assist members of a devastated and heart-broken community.

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