The Sweet Life

Sugar Valley’s Blog – Lifestyle Tips For Over 55’s Living

Welcome to Sugar Valley’s blog ‘The Sweet Life’, where we share lifestyle tips for over 55s and independent, retirement living. If you are over 55, find out how you can stay healthy, happy, age positively and live life to the fullest.

 

Reasons to travel during your retirement

As we age, our desire to explore the world should never diminish. Travel is not only a source of joy and adventure but also offers numerous physical, mental, and emotional well-being benefits. We’ve listed our top reasons to explore new travel adventures in your retirement years.  Enriched Social Connections Travel …

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The effect of healthcare on seniors and their financial well-being

Australia’s healthcare system is highly regarded, but it can be expensive for seniors, who may require more frequent medical treatment and medication. A recent report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found Australians over 65 years of age account for over 40% of all healthcare spending in the …

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Top Sports for Seniors

Looking for a new activity to wake up to or skill to acquire? With the warmer weather cooling down, Autumn is a great month for exercise, not too hot and not too cold, and we’ve compiled a list of the best new activities for you to try out: 1. Pickleball …

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Capturing Your Memories in a Memory Book

One of the best ways to capture important milestones or create a narrative of your experiences is through a memory book. A memory book can be a beautiful memento for family members to learn about the important moments in your life and a great visual guide for grandchildren to connect …

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Valentine’s Day Ideas for Seniors

As we get older, Valentine’s Day can take on a new meaning in the way we celebrate the idea of love. If you choose to acknowledge Valentine’s Day, it can become more about celebrating, friends and family as well as partners. Whether you’re single, in a relationship or beloved by …

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New Apps for You to Explore in 2023

As we head into the New Year, it may be time to dip a toe into the often-daunting world of apps available to seniors. While the sheer number of apps on the market can be overwhelming and a make it a little intimidating to know where to start, we thought …

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Preparing for a stress-free festive season

The festive season is just around the corner and with a hectic time ahead we’ve compiled some tips to get you through the season, healthy, happy and stress free. 1.Do your shopping early If you haven’t started shopping, then now is the time to prepare your list and visit the …

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Energy-boosting Foods for Seniors

As the warmer months approach and encourage us to be more active, we have compiled a list of top energy-boosting foods for you to consider. It is important to note that each meal should be balanced to include vegetables, lean meat, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates. Fish and Lean Meat …

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