Suddenly Senior Podcast

06/09/2024

Neil Perry has been described as the “ageing Lion King of Australian cuisine” but thankfully, for the foodies amongst us, he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Neil Perry has been described as the “ageing Lion King of Australian cuisine” but thankfully, for the foodies amongst us, he’s showing no signs of slowing down.

He’s one of Australia’s most influential chefs and with his famous Rockpool restaurant he helped elevate Australia’s culinary reputation globally. Neil Perry

29/08/2024

Dementia is probably what we fear most about ageing. But guess what. It's not inevitable. Professor Ian Hickie shares his tips for keeping that noggin in great shape.

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20/08/2024

The surprising joys of living with dementia. We love you Lollie Barr!

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Journalist Lollie Barr made a critical decision when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease five years ago. Instead of shielding her mum from the world she decided to try and make her mother's life as enjoyable as possible, taking her on daily adventures, creating new memories, and truly

13/08/2024

Deborah Thomas former editor of Cleo, Elle, Mode, and Women's Weekly reveals her hot fashion tips for folks over a certain age.

‎Show Suddenly Senior, Ep Deborah Thomas - With age comes patience - 12 Aug 2024

06/08/2024

Planning a holiday? You might want to hear this first!

Baby Boomers did a lot for the travel industry when they kickstarted the ‘backpacking’ movement back in the 60s and 70s. But does the travel industry still welcome Boomers? With higher travel insurance than other age groups, and some hotels actively preventing people over 60 booking rooms, it wo...

29/07/2024

During the 90s Jaslyn Hall introduced young Australians to global beats with her World Music Show. Now she's writing scripts for puppets and watching sunsets in Barbados while sipping Rum Punches.

Retreating to an exotic Caribbean island sounds like a dream retirement plan for many, but for Jaslyn Hall it's a homecoming. Originally born in Barbados, Jaslyn introduced Australians to global beats with her world music show on triple j in the 1990s. Now she wakes at 4.30 every morning to begin he

22/07/2024

Rachel Ward certainly sets a high bar ... what an inspiration ...

Now let's all go and regenerate!

After turning sixty many of us start thinking about how to wind down a little in life and rid ourselves of some of the stresses of full-time work. But actor and director Rachel Ward decided her sixties was the perfect time to launch a new career. She pivoted to farming and is now immersed in the wor

14/07/2024

"We need to create aged care 'homes' - not centres or facilities!"

Maggie Beer is a bloody champion! For years she’s been encouraging and teaching Australians how to source and prepare tasty, and healthy, fresh food. Now she’s on a mission – a Big Mission - to improve the food in aged care homes. Thanks Maggie!

Listen here - https://www.suddenlysenior.com.au/podcast-episodes/maggie-beer