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Richard Ciechan posted a blog postMaybe there’s no “I” in team….
My daughter suggested this blog topic to me.As I pass away the hours researching for in my prime, my mind is occasionally apt to take a five minute break. During one of these breaks I designed a small poster which is now pinned on my office wall.My daughter, a doctor working in general practice, on seeing this commented that it would be ideal advice for the many archetypal women in their forties, fifties and sixties who come to see her. These overstressed and overstretched women with their…See More
Richard Ciechan posted a blog postSpeak for yourself on YouTube
An interesting news item in this month’s Recruiter magazine. Apparently a recruitment agency which specializes in the property sector is using YouTube videos to help present job applicants to client companies. The video comprises a three minute “interview”, with the candidate answering questions in much the same way as in a live interview situation.One of the successes of the scheme was a 19 year old girl who was extremely impressive but failed to get interviews due to her age. The YouTube link…See More
Richard Ciechan posted a blog postMexico opens University for the Elderly
Interesting news that Mexico, where by 2010 10% of the population will be over 60, has just opened a University for the Elderly. The move is in recognition of the fact that, according to the accompanying news release, “the elderly in Mexico remain largely marginalized”.Whilst this appears a great move and definite marker for the fact that the over 60s have the capacity and interest to learn, one hopes that the underlying tenet isn’t one of creating a playground for the old – albeit on a higher…See More
Richard Ciechan posted a blog postWhat kind of older woman?
Written by Dianne Bown-Wilson.A thought-provoking piece of literature crossed my desk a few days ago: the alumni magazine from my daughter’s old school. Contained within it were a number of reunion photos from various year groups and being of that age, the class of ‘68 particularly grabbed my attention. As sixth formers then, this group of about a dozen survivors would be coming up to about age 60 now.The picture was revelatory. Three of the women were well-dressed, impressively groomed and…See More
Richard Ciechan posted a blog postDon't sound old before your time
Written by Dianne Bown-Wilson.Be honest now. How many times in the last week have you justified a momentary lapse of concentration or memory loss by saying ‘ I’m having a senior moment’, or ‘It’s my age’? How often did you preface any sentence with the words, ‘At my/our time of life…’? or even worse, ‘In my day…’? How frequently did you use the killer phrase ‘I remember when…’? or justify some failing by saying ‘It was different when I was young’?If your answer was ‘quite often’ then you’re not…See More
Richard Ciechan posted a blog postThere’s little to fear about aging
We are told by those who know that with old age come illness and infirmity, poverty, loneliness and social isolation. What a bundle of treats to look forward to. No wonder old age is held in such poor regard.But if you think about it, it shouldn’t be age per se that we should fear as the years pass, simply illness and infirmity. Without those, we ought to be as liberated as ever to pursue the type of life we would want to lead.In an equal world we wouldn’t have to worry about poverty as without…See More
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Maybe there’s no “I” in team….
My daughter suggested this blog topic to me.
As I pass away the hours researching for in my prime, my mind is occasionally apt to take a five minute break. During one of these breaks I designed a small poster which is now pinned on my office wall.
My daughter, a doctor working in general practice, on seeing this commented that it would be ideal advice for the many archetypal women in their forties, fifties and sixties who come to see her. These overstressed and… Continue
As I pass away the hours researching for in my prime, my mind is occasionally apt to take a five minute break. During one of these breaks I designed a small poster which is now pinned on my office wall.
My daughter, a doctor working in general practice, on seeing this commented that it would be ideal advice for the many archetypal women in their forties, fifties and sixties who come to see her. These overstressed and… Continue
Posted on May 5, 2009 at 1:52am
Speak for yourself on YouTube
An interesting news item in this month’s Recruiter magazine. Apparently a recruitment agency which specializes in the property sector is using YouTube videos to help present job applicants to client companies. The video comprises a three minute “interview”, with the candidate answering questions in much the same way as in a live interview situation.
One of the successes of the scheme was a 19 year old girl who was extremely impressive but failed to get interviews due to her age. The… Continue
One of the successes of the scheme was a 19 year old girl who was extremely impressive but failed to get interviews due to her age. The… Continue
Posted on April 27, 2009 at 5:22am
Mexico opens University for the Elderly
Interesting news that Mexico, where by 2010 10% of the population will be over 60, has just opened a University for the Elderly. The move is in recognition of the fact that, according to the accompanying news release, “the elderly in Mexico remain largely marginalized”.
Whilst this appears a great move and definite marker for the fact that the over 60s have the capacity and interest to learn, one hopes that the underlying tenet isn’t one of creating a playground for the old – albeit… Continue
Whilst this appears a great move and definite marker for the fact that the over 60s have the capacity and interest to learn, one hopes that the underlying tenet isn’t one of creating a playground for the old – albeit… Continue
Posted on April 20, 2009 at 5:05am
What kind of older woman?
Written by Dianne Bown-Wilson.
A thought-provoking piece of literature crossed my desk a few days ago: the alumni magazine from my daughter’s old school. Contained within it were a number of reunion photos from various year groups and being of that age, the class of ‘68 particularly grabbed my attention. As sixth formers then, this group of about a dozen survivors would be coming up to about age 60 now.
The picture was revelatory. Three of the women were well-dressed,… Continue
A thought-provoking piece of literature crossed my desk a few days ago: the alumni magazine from my daughter’s old school. Contained within it were a number of reunion photos from various year groups and being of that age, the class of ‘68 particularly grabbed my attention. As sixth formers then, this group of about a dozen survivors would be coming up to about age 60 now.
The picture was revelatory. Three of the women were well-dressed,… Continue
Posted on April 17, 2009 at 2:30am
Don't sound old before your time
Written by Dianne Bown-Wilson.
Be honest now. How many times in the last week have you justified a momentary lapse of concentration or memory loss by saying ‘ I’m having a senior moment’, or ‘It’s my age’? How often did you preface any sentence with the words, ‘At my/our time of life…’? or even worse, ‘In my day…’? How frequently did you use the killer phrase ‘I remember when…’? or justify some failing by saying ‘It was different when I was young’?
If your answer was… Continue
Be honest now. How many times in the last week have you justified a momentary lapse of concentration or memory loss by saying ‘ I’m having a senior moment’, or ‘It’s my age’? How often did you preface any sentence with the words, ‘At my/our time of life…’? or even worse, ‘In my day…’? How frequently did you use the killer phrase ‘I remember when…’? or justify some failing by saying ‘It was different when I was young’?
If your answer was… Continue
Posted on April 10, 2009 at 2:00am
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