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Play asks older people about the best sex they’ve had
Tickets for the SINGAPORE ARTS FESTIVAL 2012 have gone on sale and one show called The Best Sex I’ve Ever Had caught my eye. The play asks adults aged 65 years and above to speak candidly about the best sex they’ve ever had. And the worst. And everything else inbetween. Some of the participants are…more
Clothing sizes change with ageing bodies?
Clothes with the same size label have become steadily larger over time. more…
Ageing Christmas tree farmers threaten Christmas?
The typical Oklahoma Christmas tree farmer is 71 more…
Chinese Seniors Cover Lady Gaga
Bad Romance never looked so good, or perhaps bizarre. more…
Ageism in the Theatre?
Singpaore is a city that tries hard to be age friendly but often misses the mark. Their whole “Active Ageing” initiative is, by definition, ageist in my opinion. Here’s another example of cringe-inducing targeting. “Theatre For Seniors”. (But note the “Theatre for all ages” climb down next to the headline). I suspect this age-limiting title…more
Comic Pair Draw Attention To The Important Role Of Older People
An unlikely pairing of a 37-year-old agnostic comedian and the 75-year-old Catholic priest have lent their support to the aged care industry’s united election campaign in a bid to get people talking about the older people who have had an impact on their life. The core idea around “Grand” (Grand parents etc) is fun a…more
Australian Telco Markets To Silver Online Users in New Campaign
Telstra (Australia’s leading telco) BigPond internet business is turning its attention to ageing Australians in a bid to convert them to broadband in the company’s first dedicated pitch to lure the “grey” market online. The company has just launched the seventh episode of the popular, award winning BigPond TV ad series – But this time…more
‘Cougar’ Now Part of the Boomer Lexicon
Referring to an older (40+) woman who dates younger men, I think it’s time to formally recognize the term ‘Cougar’ as part of the growing boomer vocabulary and further evidence that boomers are going to change the way we think about ageing. I think it’s great. If you’re puzzled by all this, take a look…more
Tabloid holds vote for ageing nude stars
It seems ageing celebrities are agreeing to show more than their acting credentials on screen. The article in The Sun invites you to cast your vote from the following list: Anne Reid in The Mother Julie Andrews in SOB Kathy Bates in About Schmidt Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct 2 Julie Walters in Calendar Girls…more
My Favourite Things – about ageing
Julie Andrews recently turned 69 and performed a special, ageing-related version of her timeless hit ‘The Sound Of Music’. It was part of her special appearance at Manhattan’s Radio City Music Hall for the benefit of the AARP. Here are the lyrics she reportedly used: Botox and nose drops and needles for knitting,Walkers and handrails…more