Tag: ageing
Sunday essay: grey-haired and radiant – reimagining ageing for women
Musician and poet Patti Smith: ‘always evolving’. Dan Himbrechts/AAP
Ageist thought patterns and reactions are so embedded in Australian culture that even educated people, people who otherwise...
Five ways to help your dog live a longer, healthier life
Image: Taylah with Harper the GSP: Picture courtesy of Taylah Moschetti
As anyone who has ever lived with a dog will know, it often feels...
How to stay fit into your 60s and beyond
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Ageing is inevitable and is influenced by many things – but keeping active can slow ageing and increase life expectancy. Evidence shows that ageing alone...
How to choose a legal decision-maker as you get older – 3 things to consider
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“It’s my life and I’ll do what I want,” sang Eric Burdon of The Animals to the baby boomer generation. Unfortunately, that’s not always the...
Do we really ‘lose our filter’ as we age?
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Many of us will have experienced some unexpected honesty from the older people in our lives. Whether it’s grandma telling you your...
I’m approaching a ‘milestone’ birthday. What health checks should I have at my age?
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Haven’t had a health check in a while, or ever?
You’re not alone. Most people wait until they’re sick to see a GP,...