Are you questioning your thinking around retirement
Are you questioning your thinking around retirement Retirement is often seen as the final chapter in the book of life, a time to relax after decades of hard work. Longevity means that there are still a few chapters to navigate. But whose script are we following as we approach this stage? This article delves into […]
Global Ageing Conference in Scotland
Global Ageing Conference in Scotland What a privilege it was to be able to attend this global event in Scotland. This was made possible through an organisation called CommonAge and funded by UK Research and Innovation. The conference was attended by people from all over the world who care about the sustainability of care and […]
The Three P’s
The Three P’s We don’t like to use the word retirement anymore. We prefer to ask open ended questions for people in the second half of life. In this way, individuals can take ownership, learn, and navigate their unique path. You may be 50, 60 or 70. It does not matter. What matters is that […]
How to be a virtual assistant ?
How to be a virtual assistant? We are doing a series of interviews with individuals who are earning later in life. For each episode we pick a specific skill and interview a person who has mastered the skill. We are all living longer and many of us need to work for longer. The challenge is […]
How to be a mentor?
How to be a mentor? We are doing a series of interviews with individuals who are earning later in life. For each episode we pick a specific skill and interview a person who has mastered the skill. We are all living longer and many of us need to work for longer. The challenge is that […]
Ageing versus Longevity
Ageing versus Longevity Many may wonder what the difference is between these two terms. Ageing At the biological level, ageing results from the impact of the accumulation of a wide variety of molecular and cellular damage over time. This leads to a gradual decrease in physical and mental capacity, a growing risk of disease and […]
Spotlight on Women leading change in the longevity sector in South Africa
Spotlight on Women leading change in the longevity sector in South Africa Living Longer-Ageing WELL Longevity is changing the way we need to think about our life journey. Women on average outlive men. In South Africa at age fifty, women are 50% of the population growing to 70% beyond the age of 80. It is […]
Leadership Roles as the Elders in a Nation
Leadership roles as the Elders in a Nation I am busy reading a book called From Age-Ing to Sage-ing by Zalmon Schachter-Shalomi and Ronald Miller. This book was recommended by my friend, Moira Allan, and she also shared these principles from the book at a meeting of PIONeering Elders of the SADAC nations on Saturday. […]
Work for the over 50 generation. How can we help?
Work for the over 50 generation. How can we help? The world of work has changed significantly over the past two years. Many shifts and trends in how work is changing was already evident before March 2020. Life is a two-edged sword. We are living longer and should as a result look to earn for […]
Do you Market to a 50+ Consumer
Do you market to a 50+ consumer? Almost 20% of the South African population is over the age of 50. Does your product/service need this consumer to be aware of what you offer? In a world of longevity, driven by technology we need to find new and interesting ways to reach our target audience. At […]
