Here at the FiftyUp Club we have a term we use called Disrupt Ageing. It’s from a book by the same name by US author Jo Ann Jenkins who challenges the most common stereotypes about ageing and living life to the fullest once you get past fifty.  When we first discussed the term, we were interested in people who are not  “climbing Mt Everest” but just living their life with passion and purpose... read more>

Do older people make better Real Estate agents? Are there other jobs we do better too?  Ten per cent of licensed agents and 9% of sales consultants in the real estate industry are working way past the retirement age in Australia. Social media, changes in legislation, time constraints on lifestyle, competitiveness within the industry and advertising demands are all features of the property in... read more>

I recently started working out again. I joined a group of ladies who meet weekly in a local park and do a class called Metafit. It’s what they call these days a HiiT class, High Intensity Interval Training.  After one 30 minute class, I couldn’t walk for two days. I felt so unfit and considered never doing it again until I read John Hamilton’s story. At 98 years old, John may be the oldes... read more>

People often feel anxious and guilty when it comes to discussing aged care options with their family members. Maybe you’ve noticed that mum or dad are not coping as well around the house. Maybe they are getting forgetful. What if they have a fall at home and no one is there? The first obstacle to starting this conversation is your guilt. No-one wants to be the person who says to an elderl... read more>

The Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing has just released it’s latest report into older Australians - have a look below and see how you compare. Their definition of “older” for the purpose of the survey is people over 65… In 2016, approximately 3.7 million people (15% of Australia’s total population) were aged 65 and over. The stats show we’re healthy, financially in a good p... read more>