So this is a report on findings from the Far Side of retirement. Maybe I should tell you, that I am increasingly convinced that you cannot truly understand old age until you have tried it! Quite a surprising period of life to live. You learn a lot!
Time is short when you are in your 83rd year….and so many places still unvisited.
The moment they feel gravity, the Knees are on strike. “Dont” they scream “ Dont you dare move!” Threats of unknown horrors form worrying clouds.
So what do you do?
We have to alter the distorted image of later years, this lack of understanding of our lifestyle and its quality.
Yes! Got it, it will be the ‘Vintage Look’. Many years ago in an antique shop I fell in love and bought a black velvet Edwardian Evening Cape. Always knew there would be an occasion to wear it! And with the toy boy looking great in Black Tie.
How nice, an older couple want to love and care for each other. But if they marry or live in partnership….trouble! Why? And too older people living in large houses would like to downsize. Makes sense to encourage it too, when we have a UK housing shortage. Why is it so difficult? Solve these and…
Seriously, I am not worried about the body stuff, except for total concentration on comfort and ease. Beginning to think that by 83 bodies need cherishing not bullying.
