Optimal Life

Optimal Life is a program that covers news, advice and advocacy information for seniors from a variety of publications. Seniors Rights Service, a community organisation dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of older people, is the show's main sponsor. Here, is a collection of podcasts provided by Seniors Rights Service for Australian seniors.

Optimal Life is presented on 2RPH fortnightly on Thursdays at 8.30pm and Sundays at 9am.


Episode #79

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Original broadcast date 03.03.2022

Episode 78

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Original broadcast date 17.02.2022

Episode 77

Caring for the Carers, Saying Goodbye to Your Home

Original broadcast date 03.02.2022


Episode 76

Owning Your Own Home, Don’t Leave Retirement Too Late

Original broadcast date 20.01.2022


Episode 75 - Christmas Special 2021

Mind Training Magic, Migraines, Christmas Blues

Original broadcast date 23.12.2021


Episode 74

Hidden Benefits and Work Bonuses, Dating Tips for Seniors

Original broadcast date 09.12.2021


Episode 73

Mobile Phone Myths, Christmas Wrapping, Global Travel Update

Original broadcast date 25.11.2021


Episode 72

Health Benefits of Drinking, Chair Yoga, Booster Shots

Original broadcast date 11.11.2021


Episode 71

Entitlement Calculator, Mental Health, Raising Young Investors

Original broadcast date 28.10.2021


Episode 70

This time around, a government initiative providing access to helpful devices, how to live safer and longer from home, and some good news from HomeCare Australia.

Original broadcast date 14.10.2021


Episode 69

This fortnight, newly announced dates for the NSW Seniors Festival, putting a stop to spamming, the cost of not having health insurance, a new super food to try, and more.

Original broadcast date 30.09.2021


Episode 68

1. Self Managed Super Funds

2. How to stop Unwanted Phone Calls

3. Great at home Lockdown Exercises

4. What to do about Centrelink debt

5. Good news for Veterans in Aged Care

Original broadcast date 16.09.2021


Episode 67

Aged Care Advocacy, Computer Help, and How to Tame Back Pain.

Original broadcast date 02.09.2021


Episode 66

We kick off with a fascinating study on the weight-loss effects of chocolate, plus some general tips to keep the kilos off. Plus, dealing with mental health during COVID-19 lockdowns, the importance of getting your eyes tested, and how to scan QR codes without a mobile.

Original broadcast date 19.08.2021


Episode 65

This fortnight, Dave Jeffrey will help you look fabulous after fifty with expert makeup advice. He also highlights the importance of the Pfizer jab, and explores new studies on the health effects of coffee and plant-based diets.

Original broadcast date 05.08.2021


Episode 64

A million Australians will see a small increase in their pension, a promising dementia study is seeking volunteers, the truth behind online reviews, and a method to halt, or even reverse, grey hairs.

Original broadcast date 22.07.2021


Episode 63

This week, important information on COVID-19 and shingles vaccines, a novel way for seniors to stay connected, and asking how early you need to sell your assets to get the pension.

Original broadcast date 08.07.2021


Episode 62

Join Dave Jeffrey reading helpful news articles for older Australians, including a helpful loan scheme for pensioners, the nutritional benefits of nuts, and some cautionary advice on scams.

Original broadcast date 24.06.2021


Episode 61

Learn about the eldest Australian's secrets to a long life, news on financial support for working carers, a range of inter-generational projects, and even a cybersecurity guide for veterans.

Original broadcast date 27.05.2021


Episode 60

In today's program, we clear the air about juice cleanses, discuss the benefits of food delivery, and find out how higher house prices can help your income post-retirement. Also, a human-interest story on the many pitfalls of guardianship.

Original broadcast date 13.05.2021


Episode 59

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Original broadcast date 29.04.2021

Episode 58

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Original broadcast date 15.04.2021

Episode 57

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Original broadcast date 01.04.2021

Episode 56

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Original broadcast date 18.03.2021

Episode 55

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Original broadcast date 04.03.2021

Episode 54

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Original broadcast date 18.02.2021

Episode 53

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Original broadcast date 21.01.2021

Episode 52

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Original broadcast date 07.01.2021

Episode 51

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Original broadcast date 24.12.2020

Episode 50

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Original broadcast date 10.12.2020

Episode 49

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Original broadcast date 26.11.2020

Episode 48

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Original broadcast date 12.11.2020

Episode 47

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Original broadcast date 29.10.2020

Episode 46

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Original broadcast date 15.10.2020

Episode 45

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Original broadcast date 01.10.2020

Episode 44

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Original broadcast date 17.09.2020

Episode 43

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Original broadcast date 03.09.2020

Episode 42

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Original broadcast date 20.08.2020

Episode 41

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Original broadcast date 06.08.2020

Episode 40

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Original broadcast date 23.07.2020

Episode 39

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Original broadcast date 09.07.2020

Episode 38

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Original broadcast date 25.06.2020

Episode 37

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Original broadcast date 11.06.2020

Episode 36

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Original broadcast date 28.05.2020

Episode 35

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Original broadcast date 14.05.2020

Episode 33

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Original broadcast date 16.04.2020

Episode 32

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Original broadcast date 02.04.2020

Episode 31

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Original broadcast date 19.03.2020

Episode 30

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Original broadcast date 05.03.2020

Episode 29

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Original broadcast date 20.02.2020

Episode 28

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Original broadcast date 06.02.2020

Episode 27

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Original broadcast date 23.01.2020

Episode 26

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Original broadcast date 09.01.2020

Episode 25

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Original broadcast date 26.12.2019

Episode 22

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Original broadcast date 14.11.2019

Episode 20

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Original broadcast date 17.10.2019

Episode 19

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Original broadcast date 03.10.2019

Episode 18

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Original broadcast date 19.09.2019

Episode 17

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Original broadcast date 05.09.2019

Episode 16

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Original broadcast date 22.08.2019

Episode 15

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Original broadcast date 08.08.2019

Episode 14

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Original broadcast date 25.07.2019

Episode 13

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Original broadcast date 11.07.2019

Episode 12

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Original broadcast date 27.06.2019

Episode 11

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Original broadcast date 13.06.2019

Episode 10

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Original broadcast date 30.05.2019

Episode 09

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Original broadcast date 16.05.2019

Episode 08

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Original broadcast date 02.05.2019

Episode 07

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Original broadcast date 18.04.2019

Episode 06

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Original broadcast date 04.04.2019

Episode 05

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Original broadcast date 21.03.2019

Episode 04

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Original broadcast date 07.03.2019

Episode 03

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Original broadcast date 21.02.2019

Episode 02

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Original broadcast date 07.02.2019

Episode 01

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Original broadcast date 24.01.2019

SPECIAL FEATURES

Challenges for ageing LGBTI people 

Seniors Rights Service's interviews with LGBTI People uncovers the many challenges faced by ageing members of the LGBTI community, such as ageism, aged care and the lack of legal recognition of LGBTI relationships.

Listen now - Challenges for Ageing LGBTI People


Value and respect for older people

Seniors Rights Service uncovers the meaning of ‘respect’ through interviews with older people from Western Sydney.

Listen now - Value and Respect for Older People


Vulnerabilities of ageing LGBTI people

Seniors Rights Service talks to former Judge of the High Court of Australia, the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG about the particular vulnerabilities of older LGBTI people. Michael also talks about the need for aged care facilities to better recognise these issues in order to serve older LGBTI people more.

Listen now - Vulnerabilities of Ageing LGBTI People


Challenges for older transgender people

Seniors Rights Service chats to Sally Goldner from Transgender Victoria and former Judge of the High Court of Australia, the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG about the challenges faced by older transgender people, such as discrimination and mental health issues.

Listen now - Challenges for Older Transgender People


Overview of Linda Burney's perspective on reconciliation action

Seniors Rights Service is proud to have had the Hon Linda Burney MP as the guest speaker at our Reconciliation Action Plan launch in November 2019. Ms Burney spoke about the meaning of reconciliation, the importance of Elders and their contributions in our community, and the need to recognise our past as part of our future.

Listen now - Linda Burney's Perspective on Reconciliation Action


What's good about getting older?

Seniors Rights Service uncovers the many good aspects of getting older through interviews with older people in Western Sydney.

Listen now - What's Good About Getting Older


Identifying and responding to ageism and financial elder abuse

Seniors Rights Service speaks to the Hon Kay Patterson about ageism and the ways through which we can identify and respond to ageism and financial elder abuse in the community.

Listen now - Identifying and Responding to Ageism and Financial Elder Abuse


Banking Staff Training and Preventing Financial Abuse 

Seniors Rights Service speaks to Anna Bligh AC from the Australian Banking Association about situations of elder financial abuse and how the banking industry can train their staff to effectively identify and prevent this abuse.

Listen now - Banking Staff Training and Preventing Financial Abuse


Value of a Social Worker Model in Responding to Elder Abuse

Seniors Rights Services talks to Director and Principal Solicitor of Caxton Legal Centre, Scott McDougall, about the value of using a model involving partnership between social workers and lawyers In responding to cases of elder abuse.

Listen now - Value of a Social Worker Model in Responding to Elder Abuse


Financial elder abuse - gifting and exploitation

Seniors Rights Service talks to Brian Herd from Elder Law Services about how many cases of exploitation of elderly people are incorrectly deemed as gifting, and the need for more effective prosecutions of elderly financial abuse.

Listen now - Financial Elder Abuse Gifting and Exploitation


Why planning for the future is important for older LGBTI people

Seniors Rights Service uncovers why planning for the future for older LGBTI people is important. Through interviews, we look at issues such as aged care and relationship recognition for LGBTI people.

Listen now - Why Planning for the Future is Important for Older LGBTIQ People

    Aged Care Royal Commission

    An interview with the President of Seniors Rights Service, Margaret Duckett - Podcast with Margaret Duckett Seniors Rights Service

    Seniors Rights Service

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    Seniors Rights Service is a community organisation dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of older people, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. It provides free and confidential telephone advice, aged care advocacy and support, legal advice and rights-based education forums to seniors across New South Wales. Its aged care advocates assist older people who receive Commonwealth-funded aged care services at home or in residential care, as well as their carers or family members.

    Its legal team provides advice to older people, including retirement village residents, on human rights (discrimination, abuse – physical, psychological, financial, other), planning for the future (wills, power of attorney, guardianship), consumer rights (debt management, unfair contracts), accommodation matters (granny flats, strata) and other issues. It also provides advice to residents of retirement villages (self-care units and serviced apartments) on issues arising from disputes with management or interpretation of contracts.

    Seniors Rights Service runs rights-based education sessions across NSW to older people, their families and carers, and those who provide aged care services. The organisation provides information about your rights, planning for the future, rights around prevention of abuse or exploitation, and other issues. The service can also come to you - to your aged care residence, community hall or club and tailors the session to your needs and have provided information in many languages or with cultural sensitivities in mind.

    For more information about Seniors Rights Service, visit here.