Greetings YEI members!
Welcome to all new YEI members and to Issue 244 of the fortnightly YEI newsletter! There is much information on YEI which can be viewed in the YEI newsletter archive. Enjoy!
In the last month, YEI’s handy guide for Election Day, compiled especially for 60-plussers, ranked high as one of our best reads. The votes are now counted, and we wait, with bated breath, for the next instalment!
Let’s take a look at this issue’s highlights
- We are very proud to be associated with the renowned Milan Murray who is hosting a series of podcasts that highlight the vital role that Grandparents can play in their Grandchildrens’ emotional wellbeing. Do have a listen of Episode 1, in which a Psychology Professor explains why developing Emotional Intelligence in children is important, and a grandfather talks to the challenges of having expat Grandkids. Click here to listen to this not-to-be-missed podcast.
- The challenges are daunting when ending a lifelong partnership in the later stages of life. We dive into Part 3 of our Gray Divorce series in which a divorce attorney provides guidance on how to keep this process as painless as possible. Click here to read this article.
- We carry on with our homesharing series of articles. In this article, Seniors property sharing – to do or not to do – a 60-plus landlord shares his thoughts on a similar model to the 60s/70s communal living, that he has implemented on his property. Click here to read this fascinating article.
- The stats on the number of South Africans having both diabetes and osteoporosis is staggering, and is likened to a ticking time bomb! To understand and manage these two distinct conditions in tandem is critical and we welcome this exceptionally educational and interesting article written by NOFSA. Click here to read all about Diabetes and Bone Health.
- YEI’s ever-popular regular column on Pensioner Deals and Discounts features great pensioner discounts, deals, savings, events and benefits. And to add to the pot, we feature brand-new, hot-off-the-press pensioner deals and benefits!
- In case you missed it, don’t forget to listen in to the YEI interview on Cape Talk. YEI was invited by Consumer journalist, Wendy Knowler on to her show with Pippa Hudson of Cape Talk, the topic being senior discounts. You can catch up with that very interesting podcast here. We would love to hear about pensioner discounts that you have encountered in the last few weeks. Do share them in the comments section below or email us on info@youve-earned-it.co.za
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YEI Guide to the South African 60-plus consumer
Don’t forget to have a read of the fascinating YEI Guide to the SA 60-plus consumer. It makes for very interesting reading with results emanating from YEI members who responded to the YEI Survey Series last year. Since then, we keep talking about how important SA 60-plussers are, and slowly marketers are starting to take note. Do share this document far and wide!
Click here to read some of the outcome of YEI getting this news out there.
A request from the YEI Editor
You know the drill by now! Engagement, engagement, engagement! The ticket to YEI’s sustainability.
We ask that you regularly engage with posts on the YEI website, newsletter, and Facebook page. Please comment, enquire, book, recommend, like, love, share with your friends and family – on all the articles, services, products and offers that YEI clients offer you.
One of the challenges that YEI faces is the Facebook algorithms which only allow a very small proportion of our YEI members to see the content.
So please, please – make it your mission to engage when you see the YEI newsletter or see a Facebook post. This will support YEI hugely and it takes a moment of your time, it doesn’t cost you anything and it’s quick and simple. Just one like or love or comment makes a huge difference to YEI. Tag your friends on posts that you think they may enjoy or will interest them. We know you love it, because you tell us – but you need to show you love it or like it!
Thank you all for your support over the years. And remember, comment, share, tag, like, love 
YEI Book reviews
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That’s all for now, folks!
Keep well, keep happy! Until the next time…
Sending good wishes to you all
The YEI Team
Kind regards,
The YEI Team
