Ageism is all around us, but what is ageism, and are we midlifers and beyond also guilty of being ageist? Ageist attitudes can run up and down the age scales and are often much more internalised than we might think. [This post contains affiliate links. If you click on them and choose to purchase, Retiring […]
[This is a guest post by Rachael Thomson. Rachael is a working editor. You can read about her work at www.rachaelthomson.com. Rachael has generously shared her family story of the reality of caring for a parent with dementia.] Her hands lay stiff in our palms. Cool and sticky. These were no longer the beautiful smooth […]
Along with shoes, your travel toiletries are likely to be the heaviest things in your suitcase. Try these ideas to lighten your load but still look great. We are always looking for ways to lower the weight in our suitcases, and as we are about to travel for 10 weeks the pressure is on to […]
Self help for grief is so important. We all have to deal with grief at various times of our life, so having a kit bag of tips to call on is key to navigating grief as comfortably as possible. Our objective is not to diminish grief or tell you to ‘move on’, but rather to […]
You may have heard the term “age friendly communities” and asked yourself what is an “age friendly community” and perhaps also, do I care? As we at olderandwiser! rail a bit against ageing, do we care ’cause we’re “ageing”? The answer may be like the curates egg. In this article, we’ll provide some background and […]
To live an ethical lifestyle you don’t have to make radical changes; small conscious steps taken regularly can have a huge positive impact. Try these tips. [This is a guest post by Judith Newton of An Ethical Life] Mosquitos of the world unite – together we can make a difference! Looking at the news on […]
Curvy Swimwear by Capriosca meets your swimwear and resort wear needs whether you are heading off to the beach, going on a tropical holiday or lazing by your pool. Or perhaps you are an active swimmer and want serviceable swimwear? Capriosca has your needs covered. [This post is sponsored by Curvy Swimwear by Capriosca] Even […]
At some stage of our lives most of us will need to consider aged care options, for ourselves or for family members. To say this is a daunting process is an understatement; both navigating the government support and working out which is the best service, can be time consuming, confusing and expensive. [This post was […]
Is house sitting part of your retirement plan? It’s a great way to see the world and experienced international house sitter Vanessa Anderson shares her tips for getting started. Read more about Vanessa at the end of this post. Why consider house sitting Is it your dream to retire early? Do you mull over ways […]
Are you considering a home renovation? Choosing where to live in retirement is so important and one of your options is to remodel your existing home so that you can age in place. We share our tips on managing a renovation, be that in an existing home or a new purchase. Why consider a home […]
