by Dr Denise Taylor | Jun 1, 2023 | Elderhood, Longer Term
Let’s imagine my future. In less than 15 years I’ll be 80! Introduction In the year 2038, as you turn 80, life is vastly different from what you had experienced in your younger days. Technology has advanced at an unprecedented pace, and artificial...
by Dr Denise Taylor | Apr 6, 2023 | Elderhood, Retirement
My mum has recently turned 90, she is now old-old. She is still living independently with the help of carers who come and help. This is as much for conversation and companionship; her husband and 2 long term relationships have all died and she feels lonely. In the...
by Dr Denise Taylor | Feb 8, 2022 | Elderhood, Inspiration, Turning 60
I know my own mind This stage of life where we consider retirement in all its forms is a time when we can drop the masks and be true to who we are. If we don’t will we carry on trying to fit in and if we do, at what cost to us? One of the things I like about getting...
by Dr Denise Taylor | Jan 12, 2021 | Elderhood, Turning 60
We all get older, but we don’t all get wise. I’m interested in Elderhood, a stage of life where we can become the ‘wise elder’ of our community, both local and further away. I’m reminded of other societies, who don’t follow the Western model. In our communities,...
