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  • I Have a Death Wish! Have you?

      Happy to die now? Surprisingly, “Yes!” Now, is of course, my 86 th year.  No commiserations needed. I am not in any way ill, actually …
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  • Do You Shilly Shally? Good. Great Form of Exercise!

    So long as it has speed and sudden stops or turns it works. Shilly Shallying as exercise will keep those balance mechanisms on their toes! …
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  • Spring Nettle Soup! Wisdom of Old?

    The last blog  “ Was it a Wise Way for Kids to Grow Up? ” written by Marion produced some interesting discussion. A key question was: “Is …
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  • Tough Lives or was it a Wise Way for Kids to Grow?

    This piece came from one of you,  Marion Hillman who is also 84.  So in tune with my memories of childhood. And like me,  perhaps like …
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Check this List! Unthinkingly Ageist Language Can Catch You Out.
Let's Challenge Unthinking Ageism

Check this List! Unthinkingly Ageist Language Can Catch You Out.

“You look good for your age . At any age it should be you look good!

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February 4, 2019
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The Joy of Curiosity at 83! Who built  this 100ft monument? Why?
Curiosity and Magic at 80+

The Joy of Curiosity at 83! Who built this 100ft monument? Why?

Just love the way a simple wander ends up finding connections like this! Saw the film on Tuesday. Found the monument next day.

The richness of life when you wander with Curiosity!

At any age!

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February 2, 2019
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“You are Young at Heart!” A Compliment? No!
Let's Challenge Unthinking Ageism

“You are Young at Heart!” A Compliment? No!

Telling someone old that they “look young” is an insult. Isn’t it?
You aren’t sure? Try complimenting a woman of today on being bright.
Tell her “You have a brain like a man”.

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January 30, 2019
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Sex at 70? Sex at 80? Of Course!
Let's Challenge Unthinking Ageism

Sex at 70? Sex at 80? Of Course!

Because the reality that older people still have sex lives stares you in the face everyday. And I would be happy to bet that the majority of younger people just don’t see it!

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January 20, 2019
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Retired?  Think Again.  But Who are You now?
Let's Challenge Unthinking Ageism

Retired? Think Again. But Who are You now?

Retired’ is not an occupation, but there it is, on the form, at the bottom of the list.

Or maybe, even worse, you are expected to tick ‘None‘. But that isn’t true, is it? We haven’t stopped.

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January 20, 2019
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Danger! Stereotyping Older People   Doesn’t Work.
Let's Challenge Unthinking Ageism

Danger! Stereotyping Older People Doesn’t Work.

Hearing the stories was my first wake up call to the problem of stereotyping in old age.

So angry at the unthinking ageism they revealed, and so sad that the quality of life these people were living was just not recognised.

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January 13, 2019
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Seniors need Sensuality, Satin and a Human Touch
Later years? Happy Years!

Seniors need Sensuality, Satin and a Human Touch

Touch, human touch is important for all of us.
The need for sensuality doesn’t stop with age!

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December 9, 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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