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cruise he recently took on SeaDream I from Malaga, Spain to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. In a special report we investigate what it means to age gracefully and how baby boomers are turning their backs on the traditional retirement mindset and maintaining a youthful look and feel well into the later stages of life. On the health front we look at legislation to be W elcome to a new year and a new look Retiree Magazine! No matter how you plan to enjoy 2012, you can be sure to find the very latest news on travel, finance, your health and wellbeing, and other retirement issues inside every edition. Kicking off the year on a high note is legendary composer Burt Bacharach who will return to Australia with his magnificent band and singers on his Farewell to The Symphonies Tour for concerts in five cities. Inside we report on Burt's hugely successful career and what audiences can expect during his final tour Down Under. Also celebrating success is 95-year-old Laurie Baymarrwangga, an Indigenous Elder from Arnhem Land, who was awarded the 2012 Senior Australian of the Year Award. We report on how this remarkable Australian senior is inspiring a nation. If local travel takes your fancy, Steve Freeth reports on Western Australia's Coral Coast, from its aqua-blue waters to the spectacular red heart of The Kimberley, and we discover Australia by caravan during autumn and how the rich colouring of this time of year will win the hearts of holiday makers wishing to soak up the season's sensations. Meanwhile Tony Karacsonyi drops into the Ranthambhore National Park in the Rajasthan region of India and witnesses some of the best wild tiger viewing in the country, and cruising guru John Pond reflects upon a introduced by the Federal Government that has the potential to make it easier for patients to get certain repeat prescription medicines directly from their pharmacist without having to visit their local doctor. Dianne Dansie writes about mobility for the elderly and says there is an increasing range of aids and equipment available designed to assist people with their independent mobility, which can in turn enhance their quality of life. Terry Lindsay reports on the benefits of technology training for baby boomers and says like it or not you will be forced to use technology in one form or another. On the employment front, four million Australians will reach retirement age over the next 15 years. We take a look at how employers are acting now to retain experienced staff and create workplaces that are more attractive to the baby boomer generation. On the financial side, Terri Loy reports on superannuation estate planning, and we dissect the Seniors Card state by state to see what rewards you could be taking advantage of. Professor Julie Byles and Dr Deborah Loxton discuss work-retirement transition and say it is possible for women to explore the possibilities of retirement in their own way. With the regular columns about travel, your health, finance, and what's new in books and films that has been jam-packed into this issue, we hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it all together. If there are any issues you would like us to cover in future editions of The Retiree Magazine or if you have any news to share about events happening in your local area, I would love to hear about it, so please send me an email to editor@aprs.com.au or follow me on Twitter. Kathryn Edwards EDITOR Restless Legs Relief · Do you have a constant urge to move your legs? · Do you have tingling or crawling sensations at night? · Do your legs twitch or jerk? Try Restless Legs Relief! 8 Senior Ad - 60x190.indd 1 www.theretiree.com.au Restless Legs Relief is a homeopathic formulation with the addition of Schuessler Tissue Salts; Mag Phos & Calc Phos traditionally used for the temporary relief of: Itching, crawling or tingling sensations Restlessness Convenient oral spray. Available from pharmacies and health food stores. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist see your healthcare practitioner. FREE CALL: 1800 652 443 or go to www.martinandpleasance.com CHC42366-12/11 15/12/11 3:18 PM Editor's Letter