How old are you in your head?

On ageing …. I want to share a couple of sections from my forthcoming book (on its way to my editor by the end of the week to enter pre-publication), and I’d be delighted in any comments you have. 1: How old are you in your head? Gerontology researchers will ask people ‘how old do […]

The Age Illusion: How Older Adults Redefine Aging and Life Milestones

Am I old now …. I will never be an old man. To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am. – Francis Bacon We each have our own views on this, but it is also useful to see what research has found. A study looking at: ‘Age Differences in Age Perceptions […]

Approaching retirement – would it help to have a mentor?

Imagine starting a new job and having someone with you, ready to answer all your questions and support you as you learn your new role? A mentor who has been in your shoes and happy to listen to your concerns and to share what they have learned. I imagine you would find this really helpful. […]

Being visible

Hi, it’s Dr. Denise Taylor, and today I want to talk about being visible. There’s a lot written about people of around my age, mid- fifties upwards and about how we feel invisible, how we’re not seen, and we fade into the background. I don’t think I fade into the background, and I don’t think […]

The benefits of getting older

Let’s think about some of the benefits of getting older … how many can you agree with? Increased wisdom and perspective: As we age, we often gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us, which can give us a greater sense of perspective and wisdom. Improved financial stability: Many people find that […]

A personal story – Birthday Reflection

This video tells you about how I spent my 65th birthday

A personal story – Birthday plans

Planning my big birthday celebration in the wood. On 29th August I’ll be 65. This was the age men got their state pension and, as female, I should have had mine for 5 years. But things changed and I’ll now get mine in a year. Recently I’ve been thinking on birthdays and how to mark […]