Dealing with your digital legacy
This month we have a guest post from regular That’s Not My Age contributor Adrienne Wyper on planning ahead and dealing with your digital legacy before you die. Think of all the stuff you...
Health & Wellbeing
RHS Chelsea celebrates Octavia Hill and the joy of plants and flowers
Being in green spaces, whether in woods, park or gardens, is proven to improve mood, mental health and emotional wellbeing. University of Exeter research shows positive impacts including reduci...
Going solo: why travelling by yourself is always a good idea
Going on holiday by yourself is an opportunity to put yourself first; to take care of your own needs and wants. You don’t have to take anyone else’s opinions into account: what to d...
Expert wardrobe decluttering advice from professional organiser and founder of A Tidy Mind: Kate Ibbotson
‘I haven’t always been tidy! I wasn’t a hoarder, but was what I’d describe as a clutter-bug, with a bit of a shopping addiction,’ admits professional organiser, life c...
Is your smart phone ruining your memory & making you less smart?
Cast your mind back to a time before smartphones, when instead of tapping away on your small screen, we did mental arithmetic to split a restaurant bill or work out our earnings, carried...
Why you need to wear sunscreen in winter
Sunscreen isn’t just for summer. In fact, it’s the most essential part of anyone’s skincare regime.
Improve your posture: why it’s never too late to stand up straight
This month, I’m delighted to share a guest feature by health and lifestyle journalist, and regular That’s Not My Age contributor, Adrienne Wyper. We’re old friends and often c...
FOGO (Fear Of Getting Old) is a thing
We live in an ageist society so of course people are bound to experience Fear of Getting Old (FOGO). I hadn’t seen this acronym until a feature in the Observer towards the end of last year, but...
New Year, New Hope
Now I’m not one for New Year’s Resolutions. I know myself well enough to know that it’ll take more than a changing date to motivate me to change.
The gift of time: why presence matters more than presents
You may not have as many friends as you had when you were younger, but I bet you cherish them more. Having good friends, who’ve probably known you for ages, and who’ve shared joy and...
The female gift of creativity
It’s not Father Christmas, elves, Lidl or M&S who make the festive magic happen. It’s women.
The Sandwich Generation must care for themselves
No matter how much we might adore the delightful squeals of a grandchild or cherish the tender moments with an elderly parent, being a cross-generational caregiver is not easy. The phrase ‘Sa...