Category Archives: Seniors

The Neglect of Australia’s Seniors

Posted on 22 July 2019 by Di Hill

Who Cares? I am really concerned about the neglect of Australia’s Seniors.  I am disappointed with the way Australians treat their senior citizens.  “Old people” seem to be isolated, ignored, neglected and not respected.  It appears to be across the … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found

Posted on 25 April 2019 by Di Hill

Why is it that when I lose something and then replace it, I find the original lost item? Continue reading →

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End of Life Planning

Posted on 22 March 2019 by Di Hill

Be Organised We all like to be well organised.  So many of us plan our weekends, our workday, our children’s activities and so much more.  We forget to plan for the one event that is ultimately inevitable.  The end of … Continue reading →

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Planning Safety for Seniors

Posted on 17 March 2019 by Di Hill

Back Story Over the past few days, I have given great thought to the issue of safety for solo senior women and their safety.  I’ve talked with people and done research online.  As a result, I have some advice for … Continue reading →

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Great Tools for Solo Women

Posted on 18 December 2018 by Di Hill

These two tools will make life a little easier for people (especially so Continue reading →

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Overwhelmed!!

Posted on 28 September 2017 by Di Hill

Catching Up I have been overwhelmed. I seem to have been in a “fog” since my return from the journey to the centre.  No doubt driving 7500 kms in 6 weeks can throw you into a fog when it is … Continue reading →

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SBS Insight Program Women on the Edge

Posted on 23 August 2017 by Di Hill

It was amazing to be offered the opportunity to appear on the SBS program Insight re the challenges especially for senior women and housing.  It is something that has been an issue for me for quite a few years.  Actually, … Continue reading →

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My Whinge About Builders and Architects

Posted on 27 July 2017 by Di Hill

I do wonder if architects are actually used in some building developments.  Would I be wrong in guessing that some developers use “draftsmen/women” instead of architects because it is cheaper? As these days I am focusing on suitable housing for senior/solo … Continue reading →

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Challenges of Living Alone – Story from the News

Posted on 6 February 2017 by Di Hill

A woman who lived alone was bashed.  Read the Channel 9 News Item here. The story is horrific – an 18 year old male, probably trying to steal to fund a drug habit, bashes a 78 year old woman.  Despite … Continue reading →

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Pets Are the Key to Wellbeing?

Posted on 22 January 2017 by Di Hill

There’s an article about pets being the key to wellbeing in the Body & Soul section of The Sunday Mail today.  I was walking into the newsagent to buy the paper, when I met up with a friend. She told … Continue reading →

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