The Age-Well Project

THE ENDURING LESSONS OF GRIEF

My family had another Christmas of grieving this year. In our household, December is swiftly becoming synonymous with loss, absence and bereavement. But since my father died at Christmas two years’ ago (I wrote about the debilitating impact of grief here) , I’ve read many books and studies of grief. We’ve come a long way...

Caring for elderly relatives and ageing well

In recent years both Annabel and I, like so many of our generation, have faced the consequences of caring for elderly relatives. In my coaching practice, I talk to women almost every day who are trying to navigate the complexities of this experience. Many of them – like me – have cared for, or are...

NEW YEAR, NEW MUSCLES, NEW ME!

It’s that time of year … for looking forward to a new year and, perhaps, a new becoming. Most of us have something we want to change, amend or improve (health-wise), particularly as we’re not getting any younger. I like to start with a long-range vision and a simple outcome. In fact my resolution each...

Bones, muscles and Age-Well Christmas recipes

I wrote about calcium intake a few weeks ago, as I was concerned that I wasn’t getting the UK’s NRV (Nutrient Reference Value, ie the recommended daily intake) of 700mg of calcium a day to keep my bones strong and resilient. Since then, new research has been published by the University of Leeds focussing on...

IS THERE AN OPTIMUM TIME OF DAY TO MOVE?

I love walking at this time of year (which is winter in the UK, apologies to those of you in the southern hemisphere). The moody grey skies, the rain with its proliferation of perfume, dark afternoons when we can peer into other people’s lamp-lit homes, the chance to be outside – sweat-free with tingling cheeks...