Making new friends Friends are such an important part of life, we all need them and they have a positive impact on your health and wellbeing. Some research has even found that having friends is as important as eating right and staying active. Read more here: Friendships contribute to your wellbeing in the following..Read More
Walking for health Walking is a relatively simple exercise that almost everyone can do. We look into the benefits, how best to get started and where you can find your walking adventures. Read more here. Spring now upon us its a great time to get outdoors more enjoy the better weather while also helping your..Read More
Stop Ageism Ageism, as stated by the World Health Organisation, refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or oneself based on age. The many years of experience and research shows that the term ‘ageism’ is not as well known or understood as the many..Read More
Kangaroo Island – A travellers guide to overseas travel in 2021! Read all about COTA Insurances’ Tom and his Kangaroo Island trip from earlier in 2021. Tom Fodor is our valued, long serving insurance team co-ordinator. Tom loves travel, and in the past has shared with us tales of his favourite overseas holiday..Read More
Fall Prevention Checklist Anyone can have a fall, however for people aged 65 years and over, a fall can be a major health concern. Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury in older Australians. Nearly 1 in 3 older Australians have experienced a fall in the past 12 months. Of these, 1 in 5..Read More
Grandparenting Toolkit A grandparent or carer has a very special role in a childs life, and is often a cherished member of the family. However, being a grandparent can be a tough gig and a lot can be expected of grandparents nowadays. To make your role as a grandparent or carer of younger children that..Read More
Travel insurance for cruise trips If you are looking to book a cruise trip, see what our plans can cover before you set sail. In March 2020, following the global spread of COVID-19, the Australian Government took a step to protect the Australian community banning the entry of large international cruise vessels into Australia. On..Read More
Heart health Learn more about heart disease and heart health and what you can do to significantly reduce your risk , as more Australians die of heart disease than any other cause. All information sourced from The Heart Foundation – www.heartfoundation.org.au/ What is Heart Disease? Heart disease is the broad term for the conditions that..Read More
Maintaining brain health While we often talk about keeping our body healthy, we can be less focussed on actually keeping the brain healthy. It’s easy to take for granted all the things our brain does, from coordinating body movements, your feelings, maintaining memories, enabling you to keep learning and facilitating thinking and recall. As you..Read More
On the road with the Grey Nomads How do they do it? Travel Australia for months or years at a time, where do they go, what are their tips? We have the insight! The online dictionary, Wiktionary defines a grey nomad as “a retired person who travels independently and for an extended period within their own country,..Read More
