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Disability Adaptations? In my house? No!
Ageing Well, But The Odd Problem?

Disability Adaptations? In my house? No!

Why isnt it seen as ordinary to have a grab bar in a shower?. Shouldn’t we assume it normal and sensible for there to be one? Could we provoke a feeling that hotels and people who don’t have one are being rather silly?

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September 23, 2018
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Internet – The Language Gap at 80+
Ageing Well, But The Odd Problem?

Internet – The Language Gap at 80+

The people of the IT world seem to live in a foreign land for which I have no map and with a different language which only they can speak.

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June 23, 2018
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Spot That Slide…and Stop It!
Ageing Well, But The Odd Problem?

Spot That Slide…and Stop It!

Bodies create their own version of rules. One of them seems to be something like, “If there is a problem find an alternative solution, something easier”. But dont bother to tell your owner, just do it.

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June 6, 2018
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Fraying at the Edges..
Ageing Well, But The Odd Problem?

Fraying at the Edges..

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!

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May 23, 2018
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At 80+ That Pause. The One When You Stand Up and Freeze!
Ageing Well, But The Odd Problem?

At 80+ That Pause. The One When You Stand Up and Freeze!

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?

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April 20, 2018
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Need Right Housing and Company, so Why are Oldies Penalised if they Shack Up?
Ageing Well, But The Odd Problem?

Need Right Housing and Company, so Why are Oldies Penalised if they Shack Up?

  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…

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April 4, 2018
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Hips, Strokes and Discs: Scary Tales from the Past!
Ageing Well, But The Odd Problem?

Hips, Strokes and Discs: Scary Tales from the Past!

They sound like horror stories. But reading them gives you a shiver of relief. Realise just how lucky this generation of older people are. Phew!

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January 21, 2018
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So here I am, Joyce at 80+…

...also known as Grandma Williams. I've travelled the world, written books, been a Physio & TV Presenter. Now I'm 80+ and I'm blogging about the fun and nonsense of being ancient in a modern world and experiencing everyday ageism in all its glory!

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