Isn't it time we wore our ageing bodies with pride?
Anne Ring - Pro-Ageing Advocate And Writer [This article was originally published in 'Grey Matters' on March 22, 2019, when I was 76. Now...
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Jul 282 min read
Longevity: Tend & Befriend, Women's Secret Weapon to a Longer Life
"The tend and befriend theory emphasises the evolutionary and psychological significance of fostering strong social networks and caring...
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Jul 280 min read
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Jul 283 min read
Longevity: Advances in Medicine & Technolgy
"Preventive medicine, personalised treatments, and emerging technologies continue to push the boundaries of life expectancy, allowing us...
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Jul 283 min read
The Quality Versus Quantity Conundrum: Reflections on Longevity
"The key to longevity is to keep moving. Exercise, eat healthy, and don’t stop having fun. I’ve never let age stand in my way." Tao...
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Jul 82 min read
Tools for Financial Wisdom
"In midlife and beyond, we must reflect on our past financial choices and understand how they have impacted our current situation. By...
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Jul 82 min read
Understanding, Identifying, and Combating Elder Financial Abuse
"Elder financial abuse shatters the golden years of our cherished seniors, weakening the foundation of trust and security they've built...
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Jun 173 min read
Cultivating Financial Harmony: Money Wisdom in Marriages and Relationships
"As we journey through the chapters of life, our relationships and financial wisdom grow and evolve. Embrace the wisdom that comes with...
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Jun 173 min read
Finances - my 'Scarlett O'Hara' moment
I have only been totally financially dependent on someone else twice in my life. The first was during my childhood and the second, and...
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Jun 103 min read
The Wisdom of Financial Wellness: Embracing Age with a Secure Future
"Ageing gracefully isn't just about wrinkles and wisdom; it's about cultivating financial resilience and independence, allowing us to...
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Jun 102 min read
Redefining Motherhood: The Emergence of "Maternar" in Argentina
"We acknowledge all women who identify as mothers, including women who have not experienced childbirth, and that motherhood is an...
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Jun 102 min read
Grandma knows best
feeding my youngest grandson Stephen Becoming a grandmother is like winning the lottery without ever having to buy a ticket. The ultimate...
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Jun 102 min read
Celebrating Grandmothers and Grandaunties
"Being a grandmother is like witnessing the magic of life come full circle, as the wisdom of the past merges with the wonder of the...
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Jun 103 min read
Starting over as a Mum
2016 - Annalise's School Debutante Ball I always wanted to be a young mum. I was raised by my grandmother, and I can remember being a...
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Jun 101 min read
Celebrating Motherhood in all its forms - part 2
"Embracing motherhood later in life offers a unique perspective, blending the wisdom of experience with the joys of nurturing a new...
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Jun 102 min read
Lessons my children taught me
I have often been heard to describe my journey through motherhood with my son and two daughters as being like riding a rollercoaster with...
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Jun 103 min read
Celebrating Motherhood in all its forms
"Motherhood was always a part of my envisioned future, a role I assumed would naturally unfold. However, life led me down a different...
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May 93 min read
Why I Shout My Age From the Roof Top
As I celebrate my 59th trip around the sun, I want to share why I'm proud to shout my age from the rooftops. Today, I am grateful for the...
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May 92 min read
Growing older and loving it (mostly)
As a child, I always loved my birthdays, as it meant my family would come together for a party. In my thirties, my birthday became...
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Apr 292 min read
The Friendship Series: Childhood Friendships, Growing Older Together
"A strong friendship doesn’t need daily conversation, doesn’t always need togetherness; as long as the relationship lives in the heart,...
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