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