I’m Too Old For This

It's no secret that keeping up with nutrition advice can feel like a full-time job.

Eggs are back. Protein is having a moment. And somewhere along the way many of us started wondering whether fruit was somehow bad for us too...

No wonder we're confused.

In this episode of I'm Too Old For This, Brightwater dietitian Fran Patey and Brightwater at Home client Mark cut through the noise to discuss what really matters when it comes to healthy ageing.

They tackle questions about protein, hydration, cholesterol, fruit, appetite changes and what to eat on those days when toast feels like the easiest, and perhaps only, thing you can be bothered making.

It's a refreshingly down-to-earth conversation about nourishing your body without overthinking every bite.

Because food should not just be about staying healthy. It should also bring us comfort, connection and joy.

Or, as Fran puts it: food is joy.

🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify, Apple & more → https://pod.link/1797257590

📖 Dive deeper into I'm Too Old For This, transcripts + more → https://brightwatergroup.com/podcast

It's no secret that keeping up with nutrition advice can feel like a full-time job.

Eggs are back. Protein is having a moment. And somewhere along the way many of us started wondering whether fruit was somehow bad for us too...

No wonder we're confused.

In this episode of I'm Too Old For This, Brightwater dietitian Fran Patey and Brightwater at Home client Mark cut through the noise to discuss what really matters when it comes to healthy ageing.

They tackle questions about protein, hydration, cholesterol, fruit, appetite changes and what to eat on those days when toast feels like the easiest, and perhaps only, thing you can be bothered making.

It's a refreshingly down-to-earth conversation about nourishing your body without overthinking every bite.

Because food should not just be about staying healthy. It should also bring us comfort, connection and joy.

Or, as Fran puts it: food is joy.

🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify, Apple & more → https://pod.link/1797257590

📖 Dive deeper into I'm Too Old For This, transcripts + more → https://brightwatergroup.com/podcast

When most people hear the word dementia, they picture someone much older. But for thousands of Australians, dementia arrives long before retirement, turning life upside down when they are still raising families, building careers and planning for the future.

In this episode of I'm Too Old For This, Dementia Support Specialist Naomi sits down with Jason, who is living with young onset dementia and calls Brightwater's Aurora House home.

Together, they unpack what young onset dementia is, why it can sometimes take time to diagnose, and the support available for people navigating life after diagnosis. Jason also shares his own experience, from adapting to change and finding independence, to the routines, relationships and everyday moments that continue to bring meaning to his life.

It's an honest, warm and hopeful conversation about life after diagnosis, and a reminder that while dementia may change some things, it does not change who a person is.

🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify, Apple & more → https://pod.link/1797257590

📖 Dive deeper into I'm Too Old For This, transcripts + more → https://brightwatergroup.com/podcast

💙 Read more about Jason's journey adjusting to life after diagnosis → https://brightwatergroup.com/your-aged-care/the-first-year-after-a-dementia-diagnosis-adjusting-together

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When most people hear the word dementia, they picture someone much older. But for thousands of Australians, dementia arrives long before retirement, turning life upside down when they're still raising families, building careers and planning for the future.

In this episode of I'm Too Old For This, Dementia Support Specialist Naomi sits down with Jason, who is living with young onset dementia and calls Brightwater's Aurora House home.

Together, they unpack what young onset dementia is, why it can sometimes take time to diagnose, and the support available for people navigating life after diagnosis. Jason also shares his own experience, from adapting to change and finding independence, to the routines, relationships and everyday moments that continue to bring meaning to his life.

It's an honest, warm and hopeful conversation about life after diagnosis, and a reminder that while dementia may change some things, it does not change who a person is.

🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify, Apple & more → https://pod.link/1797257590

📖 Dive deeper into I'm Too Old For This, transcripts + more → https://brightwatergroup.com/podcast

💙 Read more about Jason's journey adjusting to life after diagnosis → https://brightwatergroup.com/your-aged-care/the-first-year-after-a-dementia-diagnosis-adjusting-together

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Loneliness is often thought of as an issue affecting only a handful of people. In reality, it's one of the most common human experiences. Yet despite being universal, loneliness is often accompanied by feelings of stigma and shame, making it difficult for people to talk about.

As part of The Loneliness Project, Ros met some of the world's most isolated people while investigating loneliness as a growing public health issue.

Together, she and Cath explore why loneliness is increasingly being recognised as a public health issue, the difference between being alone and being lonely, and why connection matters at every stage of life.

From friendship and belonging to the simple power of being seen, it's a conversation about one of society's most common, and often misunderstood, challenges.

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Professor Peter Goldswain spent decades helping older Australians live healthier, fuller lives. Now retired, he's practising what he preached. After all, who decided getting older meant putting your feet up for good?

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Professor Peter Goldswain spent decades helping older Australians live healthier, fuller lives. Now retired, he's practising what he preached. After all, who decided getting older meant putting your feet up for good?

In this episode of I'm Too Old For This, Peter joins Cath to share what he's learned from a career in geriatric medicine and what ageing has taught him personally.

Together, they explore the habits that can help us stay independent for longer, why our attitudes towards ageing matter, and how looking after our bodies, minds and connections today can pay off in spades down the track.

From preventing falls and brain health to challenging some of the notions we hold about getting older, it's a conversation jampacked with practical advice for anyone hoping to make the most of their later years.

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In this episode of I'm Too Old For This, Cath sits down with geriatrician Professor Peter Goldswain, whose decades caring for older Australians have shaped his practical approach to ageing well. Now retired, Peter reflects on his own journey into later life, sharing why retirement isn't about slowing down—it's about staying physically active, mentally engaged and finding new purpose.

Together, they explore how our ideas of "old age" have changed, why age shouldn't define what we're capable of, and the simple habits that can help us stay independent for longer. Peter also shares his insights on preventing falls, maintaining bone, brain and dental health, the important role families play as we age, and why looking after yourself today can make all the difference tomorrow.

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In this episode of I’m Too Old for This, Cath sits down with Associate Professor Elissa Burton from Curtin University’s School of Allied Health — a self-described “pracademic” who lives at the intersection of research and real-life aged care. Together, they explore what it really means to grow older and stay in control. Elissa shares why independence matters so much as we age, and how small, realistic changes can make a big difference — even if you feel like you’ve “left it too late” to start moving more.

They unpack some of the big myths about ageing, how to plan before a crisis hits, and look at why emotional wellbeing and social connection often get pushed to the side in favour of blood tests and check-ups.

🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify, Apple & more → https://pod.link/1797257590

📖 Dive deeper into I'm Too Old For This, transcripts + more → https://brightwatergroup.com/podcast

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In this episode of I’m Too Old for This, Cath sits down with Associate Professor Elissa Burton from Curtin University’s School of Allied Health — a self-described “pracademic” who lives at the intersection of research and real-life aged care. Together, they explore what it really means to grow older and stay in control. Elissa shares why independence matters so much as we age, and how small, realistic changes can make a big difference — even if you feel like you’ve “left it too late” to start moving more.

They unpack some of the big myths about ageing, how to plan before a crisis hits, and look at why emotional wellbeing and social connection often get pushed to the side in favour of blood tests and check-ups.

🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify, Apple & more → https://pod.link/1797257590

📖 Dive deeper into I'm Too Old For This, transcripts + more → https://brightwatergroup.com/podcast

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