Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st Century

Executive Producer - Jeff Furolo, Producer - Liz Herbert
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Multi award-winning weekly health and lifestyle program for senior Aussies. Hosted by entertainment icons and MACA Senior Influencers of the year - Lex Marinos and Patricia 'Little Pattie' Amphlett.

  1. 12/21/2022

    Full Episode: Panel Discussion - Decade of Healthy Ageing

    In our panel discussion on the United Nations' Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) we welcome Craig Gear OAM - CEO of the Older Persons Advocacy Network, Yumi Lee - CEO Older Women’s Network NSW and Lee-Fay Low - Professor in Ageing & Health at the University of Sydney. Among the many topics addressed, Lee-Fay Low talks about dementia and the battle to get a better deal for the half a million Australians living with the condition. Craig Gear highlights the subtle and pernicious effects of ageism and the enshrining of Human Rights in the Aged Care Act. Yumi Lee outlines some of the many circumstances that can lead to women’s homelessness with more than 400,000 over-45s currently at risk. Elder abuse issues encompassing psychological, neglect, financial and sexual are also raised in the discussion. Yumi Lee draws attention to the deeply disturbing fact that some 50 people are sexually assaulted in aged care every week. Although the troubles experienced by our elders are difficult to confront, each panel member makes a difference through their passionate advocacy for seniors’ welfare. They point to incremental improvement and recent legislation as reasons to be optimistic about a better future. In Nostalgia Town we take a look back at the people Lex & Patricia have spoken to in 2022.  Among an inspiring set of guests, we’ll hear snippets from Jenny Hocking talking about the Whitlam years, Max Ball discussing Vietnam Veterans, Gary Foley and Thomas Mayo on indigenous issues, Craig Gear speaking about aged care, Vivian Wuthrich on mental health and Claudia Baldwin on Climate change. We also hear from celebrity guests Noeline Brown, Lucky Starr, John Williamson, Toni Lamond, Ita Buttrose, Kate McClymont, Kerry O’Brien and Carlotta. Out Money Extra  guest finance expert, Noel Whittaker AM talks about how to maximise the aged pension. He outlines the assets and income test and what is exempt and what’s not. Your home for example is exempt but assets such as caravans and furnishings are not. We head to Orange in NSW for Steppin’ Out to meet a fascinating lady, Amanda Spalding of radio FM107.5. Amanda is chair and a presenter at the station, a local councillor and board member for Arts Out West. Amanda talks about the Central West's cultural attractions as well as its thriving wine industry and many sporting events. Her own affiliation with sport included a position as the first female board member of England’s Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. Thanks for joining us today! Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page

    1h 41m
  2. Money Extra: Maximising Your Aged Pension S3 E25

    12/20/2022 · BONUS

    Money Extra: Maximising Your Aged Pension S3 E25

    Noel Whittaker AM talks about how to maximise the aged pension. He outlines the assets and income test and what is exempt and what’s not. Your home for example is exempt but assets such as caravans and furnishings are not.  Thanks for joining us today! Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page

    2 min

  3. 12/20/2022

    Nostalgia Town: Season 3 - Highlights

    In Nostalgia Town we take a look back at the people Lex & Patricia have spoken to in 2022.   Among an inspiring set of guests, we’ll hear snippets from Jenny Hocking talking about the Whitlam years, Max Ball discussing Vietnam Veterans, Gary Foley and Thomas Mayo on indigenous issues, Craig Gear speaking about aged care, Vivian Wuthrich on mental health and Claudia Baldwin on Climate change. We also hear from celebrity guests Noeline Brown, Lucky Starr, John Williamson, Toni Lamond, Ita Buttrose, Kate McClymont, Kerry O’Brien and Carlotta. Thanks for joining us today! Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page

    33 min

  4. 12/19/2022 · BONUS

    Steppin' Out - Orange NSW - Amanda Spalding

    We head to Orange in NSW for Steppin’ Out to meet a fascinating lady, Amanda Spalding of radio FM107.5. Amanda is chair and a presenter at the station, a local councillor and board member for Arts Out West. Amanda talks about the cultural attractions of the Central West as well as its thriving wine industry and sporting events. Her own affiliation with sport included a position as the first female board member of England’s Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. Thanks for joining us today! Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page

    13 min

  5. 12/13/2022

    Steppin' Out - Melbourne S3 E24

    For Steppin' Out we head to Melbourne to hear from Geraldine Butler - a volunteer at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.  Australia's largest human rights organisation, ASR supports some 7,000 asylum seekers. Geraldine draws on her education background to share knowledge as well as using the ‘gift of the gab’ to help raise donations to provide support, education and the all-important foodbank. Thanks for joining us today! Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page

    10 min

  6. 12/13/2022

    Full Episode: Boomer Era Migrants

    Leading into International Migrants Day (18 December) we hear migration narratives from three different perspectives. Dr Alexandra Dellios author and cultural historian, singer and entertainer Kamahl, and asylum-seeker volunteer Geraldine Butler. Alexandra discusses the influx of post-war migrants and the changing demographics of Australia. She also speaks about Bonegilla in Victoria which accommodated some 320,000 post-war refugees and migrants between 1947 to 1971.  In Nostalgia Town, Lex & Patricia discover that not only is the legendary Kamahl a great singer, he is also a brilliant raconteur. Born in Kuala Lumpur, Kamahl tells his own migration story and talks about being ‘discovered’ by Rupert Murdoch. Now 87-years-old, Kamahl is cherished for his unique brand of compassion, love and entertainment. Kamahl’s stellar career earned gold and platinum records and performances at the London Palladium and Carnegie Hall. He was one of the first acts to appear in concert at the Sydney Opera House. For Steppin' Out we head to Melbourne to hear from Geraldine Butler - a volunteer at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.  Australia's largest human rights organisation, it supports some 7,000 asylum seekers. Geraldine draws on her education background to share knowledge as well as using the ‘gift of the gab’ to help raise donations to provide support, education and the all important foodbank. Our Money Extra segment, brought to you by lawyer and retirement specialist, Alice Mantel, features advice from Kathryn Greiner AO.  As leader of the Inquiry which brought significant changes to the NSW Retirement Village Sector, Kathryn is well-placed to highlight issues faced by seniors looking to move to an independent living facility.  Thanks for joining us today! Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page

    1h 14m

  7. 12/13/2022

    Nostalgia Town: Kamahl S3 E24

    In Nostalgia Town, Lex & Patricia discover that not only is the legendary Kamahl a great singer, he is also a brilliant raconteur.   Born in Kuala Lumpur, Kamahl tells his own migration story and talks about being ‘discovered’ by Rupert Murdoch.   Now 87-years-old, Kamahl is cherished for his unique brand of compassion, love and entertainment.   Kamahl’s stellar career earned gold and platinum records and performances at the London Palladium and Carnegie Hall. He was one of the first acts to appear in concert at the Sydney Opera House. Thanks for joining us today! Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page

    23 min
  8. Money Extra: Retirement Villages - Reading the Fine Print

    12/13/2022 · BONUS

    Money Extra: Retirement Villages - Reading the Fine Print

    Our Money Extra segment, brought to you by lawyer and retirement specialist, Alice Mantel, features advice from Kathryn Greiner AO.  As leader of the Inquiry which brought significant changes to the NSW Retirement Village Sector, Kathryn is well-placed to highlight issues faced by seniors looking to move to an independent living facility.  Thanks for joining us today! Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page

    3 min
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Multi award-winning weekly health and lifestyle program for senior Aussies. Hosted by entertainment icons and MACA Senior Influencers of the year - Lex Marinos and Patricia 'Little Pattie' Amphlett.

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  • Creator
    Executive Producer - Jeff Furolo, Producer - Liz Herbert
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
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