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Finding Your Funny: Developing a Sharper Sense of Humour in Your Senior Years

We have an 80-year-old neighbour, Dave. Dave is gifted with a sense of humour and makes the most hilarious comments. These gems are precious. Each time they come out of his mouth, I feel jealous. How I wish I had the same gift, even just a bit of it. My husband used to say that when God sprinkled the gift of humour, He bypassed me. I accept that I have no sense of humour. I dreamt of making the…

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As Seniors Celebrate Abundance and Leave Regrets Behind

Seniors, there’s so much to celebrate at our age. Many of you have wonderful children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It’s a joy. as we watch them grow and build their own lives. At this point in our lives, this is our focus. Field of blooms. Source: aesta1 Many of us look back, and instead of celebrating what we have become and have given life, we keep regrets in our hearts. Regret is…

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The Iceberg Effect: The Unseen Battles of Success

In a world consumed by the glamour of success stories, it’s effortless to fall into the trap of only seeing the tip of the iceberg! We celebrate …The Iceberg Effect: The Unseen Battles of Success

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What's In-Store for Seniors in 2024?

As the new year, 2024, starts, the challenge for us as a community is how to become a more supportive environment for older people. Why is this important? Seniors Enjoying Company. Source: aesta1 According to the United Nations, the number of people aged 65 years or older will rise to more than double from 761 million in 2021 to 1.6 billion in 2050. Moreover, babies born in 2022 will live 71.7…

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Innovative Solutions for Seniors

Whether we like to or not, there will come a time when we will need assistive devices. These devices enable us to do things we have a hard time doing without any of these. Innovative Solutions for Seniors. Source: aesta1 Recently, we had a get-together with my friends since grade school. A classmate came from the United States and treated us to lunch. We had so much fun, but we noticed all the…

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The Benefits of Direct Flights for Senior Travellers

As winter approaches, my friends and I prepare for our winter trip. Often, this involves discussing what flights to take, which airlines to choose, and whether we take direct versus connecting flights. As winter approaches, my friends and I prepare for our winter trip. Often, this involves discussing what flights to take, which airlines to choose, and whether we take direct versus connecting…

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Seniors and Social Isolation: Understanding the Causes and Mitigating the Risks

Recently, I went to help out a friend who had a double mastectomy. I had to fly out of Canada to the U.S. I realized that getting help from people around us at our age is difficult. Most of our friends also have health issues, If not them, their spouses. A number no longer drives. At her age of 77, it is difficult to find friends and family who could be with her as most are no longer able, even…

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Aging Gracefully, Laughing Heartily: The Comedy of Growing Older

Life’s too short not to laugh, especially as the years roll on.Let’s journey through the comical quirks, playful stereotypes, and witty one-liners accompanying our golden years.Let’s revel in the shared laughter that unites generations and showcases the joy of growing older with a smile.Let’s take a chuckle-filled ride through the world of age-related humour – where wrinkles and wisecracks go…

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Whatever Your Dream Is, Go For It

Dreamers, where are you? Buried in security, stability, and safety. Wallowing in wealth maybe, but tired and weary. Yes, millions of Seniors today have given up on their dreams. They go through life doing the same dreary thing day after day. They know it is dismal, but they stick to it. It is familiar, and there is comfort in the expected. Are you one of these? Dreams. Copyright: aesta1 Once in…

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Closing Chapters in My Life

Closing the cottage is an annual ritual we go through. It always brings mixed emotions. Of joy we had that summer but also sorrow that we’re leaving it soon and not seeing it for months. After that weekend, my mind wandered to the many chapters in my life that must be closed. I need to revisit them one more time and gently close the doors. Rainbows. Copyright: aesta1 I do this so I can move on.…

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Kyoto for Seniors

Kyoto captivated my imagination when two other Senior friends visited the city last year. It’s a trip to Japan’s history and an experience of its rich and unique cultural heritage. We stayed in an onsen, a traditional Japanese hotel, which was an experience of Japanese hospitality. A young couple with experience in Europe owned it and welcomed us like guests in their own homes. We arrived, and…

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The Obsession with Success

It has been a long time since I last posted. Life has been so hectic with friends needing my attention because of illness. Somehow, back in the simplicity of life in the dock, my mind focused on what has been bugging me in our urban culture. Copyright: aesta1 The celebrity culture, the burnishing of the tech billionaires, and the triumph of sports all have impacted how we look at…

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Tokyo for Seniors

Tokyo, the vibrant capital city of Japan, offers a captivating blend of modernity and tradition. While it is often associated with its bustling streets, advanced technology, and youthful energy, Tokyo has much to offer senior visitors. Tokyo.Copyright:aesta1 But before embarking on your Tokyo adventure, research attractions and activities that cater to your interests and physical capabilities.…

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Three Key Things to Do in Your Senior Years

Fulfillment in Senior Years. Copyright: aesta1 Now that I am way back into my senior years, I have had a taste of what to do. Some things I did were fantastic, and some were failures. Some were memorable, and some I just erased from my memory. So much garbage, I have to tell you. But if we don’t try, we’ll end up sitting or lying on our couches and being entertained by K-dramas or other soap…