Around the age of 60 you are considering your future …
Around the age of 60 you are considering your future. Wanting to know – do I stay in my current work, find something different or make a more radical change? Not easy decisions to make when you are seen as successful. In the back of your head is the voice that says – is this […]
Old age isn’t what it used to be – The changing views of ageing
The make up of the population is changing with an increasing number of people in later life. The western world is moving to a point where there will be more people aged over 65 than under 18. My generation (I was born in 1957) are more active and are rethinking retirement (my book with that […]
Time for a review
The Young-Olds: A New Dawn for Ageing
“Challenging age stereotypes: Dive into the vibrant world of the ‘Young-Olds’, those aged between 60-75 who are reshaping how we think about aging. Rejecting traditional labels, the young-olds are embracing an active, purposeful, and impactful phase of life, setting the stage for future generations. Let’s move beyond terms like ‘elderly’ and ‘boomer’ and celebrate the […]
When plans go awry
Hi, it’s Dr. Denise and I just want to talk to you about how plans can go awry. We can make plans and we can think that certain things are going to be happening, but they don’t always happen. Stuff will interfere. I was talking to a fellow woodland owner and that person was saying […]
Lacking motivation?
Hi, it’s Dr. Denise, and the message today is for anybody who’s going to be having four- or six-weeks holiday this summer and feels a need to be productive. I’ve had a message from a friend who is a university lecturer and has got all these plans for the research she, she was going to […]
When life is busy
My life has been busy of late has yours? I think sometimes we just forget that we human beings and become human doings, and there was just so much to do, so much to focus on … and it can lead to stress, and tension and pressure, and sometimes we have to say, enough, I’ve […]
Dealing with things
Hi, it’s Dr. Denise Taylor, and I’m coming to you from my wood. I so enjoy coming and getting outside my normal environment, out into the fresh air and to spend time walking around the wood and just seeing how the changes are since I was last here a couple of weeks ago. We’ve got […]
What type of friend are you?
After academic focused articles, let’s have some fun. I love creating Quizzes. I hope you enjoy this one. For each question 1. If your friend needs help moving, what would you do? a. Show up early with coffee and donuts for everyone b. Help out, but make sure to complain a bit c. Send them […]
Loneliness and Legacy: Navigating Transitions, Making an Impact, and Fostering Social Connections
Overview This article delves into the profound impact of loneliness on individuals’ health and well-being, highlighting its equivalence to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Through an evidence-based approach, I explore original research reports, including an extensive booklet from the US Surgeon General, to shed light on the wide-ranging implications of loneliness on physical and mental […]