Showing posts with label active ageing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label active ageing. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The Joy of Growing Older, Part Three: Breaking Free, Embracing the Joy of Being a Senior

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In a world that constantly tells us to look younger, act younger, and even think younger, it’s no surprise that many older adults feel press...
Sunday, June 15, 2025

The Joy of Growing Older – Part One: How We Got Here – The Rise of the Culture of Youth

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Take a moment and picture the last advertisement you saw about aging. Was it promoting wrinkle creams? Fitness programs to help you “look te...
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Sharing the Light — Creativity as Connection and Legacy

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Creativity doesn’t just change how we see ourselves — it also changes how we connect with others. When you share your creative spark, whethe...
Monday, May 5, 2025

Reclaiming Control and Purpose through Creativity

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One of the biggest shifts in retirement is the change in routine and identity. For decades, your job, your role as a parent, or your place i...
Sunday, May 4, 2025

Creativity Isn’t a Gift — It’s a Choice You Make

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When most people think of creativity, they picture an artist painting at an easel or a musician composing a new song. But creativity isn’t j...
Sunday, January 19, 2025

Ageing in Place: Intellectual Wellness

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 Aging in place with grace involves understanding and embracing six key dimensions of wellness: physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, e...
Saturday, January 18, 2025

Ageing in Place: Social Wellness

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Aging in place with grace involves understanding and embracing six key dimensions of wellness: physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, em...
Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Two Views of Aging

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In recent years, we've seen a shift in how technology helps older adults. Instead of just focusing on products designed specifically for...
Sunday, October 13, 2024

Exercise to combat ageing 2

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There are many ways to exercise to stay in shape, here are a few more: 5. Dancing Dancing is a fun and social way to stay physically activ...
Saturday, October 12, 2024

Exercise to help combat ageing 1

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Yesterday I wrote that we can't control the natural aging process, there’s a lot we can do to maintain a healthy and fulfilling lifestyl...
Friday, October 11, 2024

Ageing comes in Spurts 2

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 Yesterday I wrote that we can't control the natural aging process, there’s a lot we can do to maintain a healthy and fulfilling lifesty...
Thursday, October 10, 2024

Ageing comes in spurts

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 In the 1980s, I served as the department head at a large senior secondary school, where I worked closely with many older teachers. I notice...
Saturday, September 7, 2024

Old man take a look at your life now

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A friend sent me the following and I am sharing it. But the sentiment in the poem is dark so I rewrote it with apologies to the original unk...
Saturday, June 29, 2024

Ageing in Place 4

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  Starting slow and gradually building momentum can be an effective strategy for seniors who may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of acting ...
Friday, June 28, 2024

Ageing in place 3

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  Reflecting on the items in a personal plan for aging in place involves thoughtful consideration and prioritization of your needs, goals, a...
Thursday, June 27, 2024

Ageing in place 2

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  A personalized plan for aging in place should encompass various aspects of daily living, health care, social support, and safety measures....
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Mental Health Challenges of Ageism

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Ageism doesn't only affect mental health but can also have broader consequences on a senior's overall well-being. It can lead to dec...