The delights of South West France include The Loire Valley, La Rochelle and Bordeaux. Join us on a petite excursion to some of our favourite places in France. We have visited parts of South West France on two occasions; once as a side trip from Paris and on the second occasion as an extension of […]
How ageing creates sleep problems, with tips to help you sleep well
Sleep problems sometimes emerge with age. Older people might find that their good sleep habits of a lifetime are just not working any more. Keep reading to find out how and why sleep is different for older people, and most importantly learn some tips to help you sleep well. [This is a guest post by […]
Are you confident? Ageing and self confidence and how to improve your confidence levels
Is it a foregone conclusion that ageing can dent our self confidence? Or is it more likely that we might improve our confidence in some aspects but experience a loss of self confidence in other aspects as we age? In my experience it is more likely to be the latter but the research seems to […]
If you could turn the clock back, would you? Longevity, ageing and ageism
It has already been postulated that the first human to live to 150 has already been born. Given living to 100 has been an achievement for very few, living to 150 seems almost crazy. Almost. [This is a guest post by Leonie Sanderson of The Ageing Revolution. Find out more about Leonie at the end […]
Places to visit in France; Northern France
Much as we have enjoyed our visits to Paris, we have also had a great deal of pleasure visiting regional France. We have spent time in Northern France on two separate trips and these are our recommendations for some places you might like to visit. Champagne Region, Northern France Our first foray into Northern France […]
New directions; moving house checklist plus tips and traps
Moving house scores 20 on the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale. If you are moving as part of your retirement plans then your stress levels might be even higher; retirement in itself is considered by many as number 10 in the 10 most stressful life events. Here are our tips and a checklist for minimising […]
Choosing location; it may be harder than you think
Think you want to retire in a different location to your current home? Then it might be time to get out your crystal ball, or at least apply some ‘what if’ scenarios. Relocating in retirement can be a wonderful experience but it can also come with pitfalls. We certainly made a big mistake in choosing our […]
So You Want to Caravan Around Australia. Tips on planning, packing for and organising your caravan trip
Around four years ago, my husband took me out for a drink one night, and he had big news to impart. I was concerned that his news could be that he was ill, or had decided to leave our marriage or change careers. However it was none of the above. He said: “So you want […]
Relevance Deprivation Syndrome and finding meaning after retirement
One of the challenges of being retired can be maintaining a sense of relevance. Sadly, for some, perhaps more particularly those who have had high profile careers, relevance deprivation syndrome can set in. If that’s you, it’s time to find new meaning after your retirement. So what is relevance deprivation syndrome and are you suffering […]
Top tips on Decluttering for Retirement
Whether your are embarking on a sea change, downsizing your home, setting off to travel the world or just staying put, decluttering means huge benefits for you, your family and probably your local op shop. Read on for our decluttering for retirement tips. [This is a guest post by Mim from Love from Mim. You […]