Caring but Ageist? The Kind Words that are a Trap.
Unthinking wording, kindly meant, yes, but pieces written in this way are demoralising and demeaning to older readers.
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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.
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!
Curiosity is Surprised by Life in Fife.
Time is short when you are in your 83rd year….and so many places still unvisited.
Rethink? OAP Romance: Housing,Caring, Sharing
Rethink? OAP Romance: Housing,Caring, Sharing 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…
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?
Stereotyping of Oldies? Stupid!
We have to alter the distorted image of later years, this lack of understanding of our lifestyle and its quality.
