While it can be complicated getting older, having access to the right information will empower you to navigate life’s ups and downs. Whether it’s coming to terms with a health diagnosis, navigating familial relationships, or staying safe in times of crisis, you’ll find resources here to help you understand and cope with even the most challenging of situations. You’ll also discover a range of services, organisations, and advocates you can turn to for help.
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107-Year-Old Viral-Star Grandma Has Some Advice
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30 lessons for loving, Karl Pillemer
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70 people ages 5-75: Advice for someone younger than you
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A digital story | Rev Suamalie Naisali
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Am I too old to make new friends?
Making friends and building social connections is possible at any age. There is a common myth people have more difficulty making friends as they age. However, this is not necessarily the case, and that older adults are just as capable of making new friends as younger people. In fact, a...
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Free to be me.
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Friendship and Vulnerability
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Honest communication - The School of Life
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How to be a good listener - The School of Life
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How to have difficult conversations with loved ones
Ageing can come with it's fair share of ups and downs. Having trusted family and friends around to talk things through with can be invaluable - whether it's about where to live, financial or legal matters, or a choice about your health or wellbeing. But what happens if you don't...
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How to Help Those We Love - The School of Life
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How to Remain Calm With People - The School of Life.
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I feel isolated and lonely – how can I build relationships?
It’s sad how often older people say they don’t want to be a burden or that they feel lonely or isolated. Often the person thinks there is little they can do about this. They may have built defensive walls around themselves or retreated from social settings so as not to...
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Kids Meet a 101 Year Old
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Make Mistakes: Abandon your 'Perfect Life'
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My family want me to move rest homes - what should I do?
Families generally have the best of intentions when it comes to where you live – they want to be nearer to you so they can visit more regularly or be closer whenever you need help. However, what is best for your family may not be the best thing for you....
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Staying social is key to living well as you age
As we age, it can be easy to become isolated and withdraw from social connections. However, research has shown that staying social and maintaining strong connections with family, friends, and the community is key to living well as we get older. Studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness are...
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What makes a good life? Lessons from a study on happiness
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When a relationship breaks down - housing options
When a relationship breaks down, it can be a difficult and emotional time for anyone involved. For older couples, the process of separating can be particularly complex, especially when it comes to issues such as housing and financial security. Where to live is often one of the first things to...
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Wisdom - The School of Life
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