by Dr Denise Taylor | 28 Apr, 2024 | Getting older, Retirement
I’ve not posted here for a while … I’m now writing more on Substack. It’s a place that encourages writers to create thoughtful articles to share. Once I’m into my rhythm there, I’ll alternate between the different sites. On Substack...
by Dr Denise Taylor | 01 Dec, 2023 | Elderhood, Getting older, Retirement
Many people think legacy is meant for those who have a lot of money and are known as philanthropists. Or they are people such as Martin Luther King and Mother Teresa, activists and saints doing important work. But we can all leave a legacy. Whilst we are likely to...
by Dr Denise Taylor | 15 Nov, 2023 | Getting older
Interesting Article in The Atlantic by David Brooks – The New Old Age. This article is in line with my research into rethinking retirement and has an emphasis on the programmes created by leading universities such as Stanford University – Distinguished Careers...
by Dr Denise Taylor | 24 Oct, 2023 | Getting older
As I go through life’s journey, I often think about how our views on age change. In my early twenties, I felt like time was flying by, making me feel old. Now, at 66, I face different challenges, like dealing with physical issues and knee pain. But, that’s...
by Dr Denise Taylor | 06 Oct, 2023 | Future life, Getting older, Retirement
My main focus is on the retirement transition, but we can also consider our future earlier, around midlife. With children born today likely to live to 100, there is much talk of the 100-year life. So around 50 we move into the second half of life. The Government have...
by Dr Denise Taylor | 25 Sep, 2023 | Getting older
I’ve recently watched a video with Maggie Kuhn, founder of the Gray Panthers, dedicated to fighting age discrimination. It’s from 40 years ago and the interviewer will be my age or older now. I wonder if she thinks differently now?. Key Messages The interviewer begins...
