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A riroriro or grey warbler perched on a bush.

11. Hearing aids rock

July 1, 2024

For many reasons, hearing aids are a major asset. We talk about the benefits and two barriers: the cost and our own resistance.

Two old mates having a good conversation, leaning on a fence, looking at dry pasture and Australian native trees

10. A good conversation

June 14, 2024

We old people have some particular challenges around good conversation. Hearing, slow response time and invisibility are just the start.

9. Learning from a Centenarian

May 28, 2024

Introducing a wise woman who made her own extreme old age an ongoing project. She saw her self as a sturdy centenarian, despite being frail

8. Dancing as you age

May 22, 2024

Today Jan Bolwell, 74, tells us about dancing as you age, training older dancers, and how to change your attitude to an aging body. Learning how to be old never stops!

7. Getting a personal Warrant of Fitness

May 2, 2024

My grandson walks me through a personal Warrant of Fitness test, to ensure I’m safe for another year of old age. I’m a Baby Austin.