Have you ever thought of owning that little corner café? Or what about the bookshop you’ve always dreamed of? Or perhaps a gardening franchise? For many of us retirement only takes place when ill health or carer responsibilities mean we can no longer work. The trend is for retirees to…

“Grant unto me the seeing eye  that I may see beauty in common things….that I may know that each age from first to last is good in itself and may be lived, not only well but happily.” Edmund Sandford Psychologists have told us for years that how we see things…

Isn’t it ironic that when we retire we have the time, but not the money to travel and play? Or at least we are more money conscious. “Money is not the only answer but it makes a difference.” Barack Obama There are many ways to travel cheaply- house sitting, hostels,…

In an earlier article, (Friendship in Older Age 1/5/19) we looked at 3 different types of friendships- Old friends, Worn-Out friendships and new contacts that may become new friends. Today we look at how you make new friends. A friend of mine walks into a room, a shop, a bar……in…

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy. They are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” Marcel Proust. Ageing well is a continuous process of gently nurturing  the body, mind and soul. We know that friendships are an intricate part of this web of wellness…

So you have a spare room or holiday cottage and you’d like to make some money from AIRBNB? For many older adults this is a great way to make some money, meet new people and have fun creating an environment that people will enjoy. My experience of running AIRBNB for…

When I say the word perfection what comes to mind? What do you consider perfect? Is perfection important in your life? Are you looking to achieve perfection in what you do? Is anything ever perfect? I was recently thinking about these things. I’ve always had a need to do things…

What’s in a word? How do you like to be identified? Are you one of the Boomer generation, a senior citizen, a pensioner, an elder, an older person, a sexagenarian, or a retiree? Are you in your old age, your later years, your declining years or your third age? Are…

In this life coaching series we have looked at the 5BE’s of living well at an older age. Be Curious, Be Connected, Be Moderate, Be Still and finally, today Be Active.  Living Well means having a sense of purpose, a joy in getting out of bed each day and a…