Nina turned her love of animals into a business after a brush with death
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Guest article by Nina My love of animals began at an early age and as I reached maturity I was always searching for ways in which I could utilise my passion. It was not however, until my early thirties that I decided the path in which I would embark. Dogs of various breeds and sizes had always been a fixture in our house and dog psychology had always been of great interest to me. I had neither the brains nor temperament to become a vet, so when I was accepted by Whipsnade Wild Animal Park to conduct a study of wolves in captivity, I felt that I had taken my first steps into a job of my choice. Life however, has a funny way of turning your world upside down however and when my husband was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and some 5 months later I suffered a brain haemorrhage...
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Is Banking part of the Digital Divide of the Generation Gap?
Article by Fabafterfifty Is the digital divide now highlighting the generation gap? It seems research indicates that the over 55s are not taking advantage of online banking. As the phasing out of cheques is discussed, it is becoming increasingly important to look at other payment methods such as telephone and online banking. With this in mind there is a campaign to urge people to not miss out on life by ignoring online banking. With the cheque guarantee scheme associated with debit and credit cards being phased out by June 30th, telephone and online banking shouldn’t be ignored, and it is certainly something we need to help the older generation understand- I know from my own time at various events over the past 12 months that there appears to be a reluctance on the part of my parents (the 70+) generation to embrace any transactions online. The Payments Council is encouraging...
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At 50 you may still have at least one third of your working life ahead of you
Article by Ceri Wheeldon We are healthier and living longer than previous generations. Approximately one in seven turning 50 this year will live to be 100. Longer life expectancy also means a rethink for much of the western world and its view of traditional retirement. The UK has already set in motion plans to increase eligibility to receive the state pension to 66 for both men and women. It is vital that people in their 50s do not view themselves as nearing the ‘end’ of their working lives. In fact many are choosing to work way beyond state pension age- some through financial necessity, others simply because they enjoy it. Ensure your skills are up to date For those remaining in traditional employment it is essential that they ensure they maintain an up to date, in demand skill set. For those who have been made redundant it is essential that they...
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Cervical Cancer- what you need to know
Article by Fabafterfifty Five Fabulous celebrity women give their thoughts on cervical screening – what we used to know as the ‘smear test’. 1. There are almost 2,800 new cases of cervical cancer diagnosed each year in the UK and nearly half of these are over 50 years old. 2. In England women aged 25 to 49 are invited for screening every 3 years, and screening continues every 5 years for women aged 50 to 64. 3. The key early signs and symptoms of cervical cancer: • Any unusual bleeding from the vagina particularly o After sex o After the menopause when your periods have stopped • Persistent vaginal discharge that is blood stained or smells unpleasant Five fabulous The Eve Appeal celebrity supporters speak out to encourage women to talk more about matters gynaecological, as overcoming embarrassment about cervical cancer screening (smear tests) – could help save a woman’s life. Get over the embarrassment … As...
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Moving from public sector to private sector- Tips for your job search
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Many people facing redundancy in their 50s and looking for work, are also facing a further challenge- moving from the public sector to the private sector. What should they bear in mind when seeking full time employment in the private sector? Firstly, be very clear about what your skills are, and which of your career achievements best highlight your abilities. Job titles are important on a cv Think about the job titles you put on your CV- do they mean anything outside of the department you were working in- or do you need to stress a more function based title- remember recruiters often scan CVs for keywords, similar to conducting a ‘google’ search. If your skills are hidden behind a complicated title you won’t be found! Make sure you have your CV registered on all the appropriate job boards (such as Monster) and that you have...
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The importance of forward planning for future care!
Guest article by Ade Oduyemi As the owner of a small business, I have something in common with many of my clients, employed, self employed, and a few – very few who are of independent means. Ok I have several things in common with them, but in this case I refer to the desire, often unspoken often barely articulated, to provide the best possible standard of living for one’s self and family. At the end of it all, when one is no longer of this world – those of a more spiritual inclination would employ the expression ‘when one has gone to meet one’s maker’ one would like all one’s assets to go to the most important people in one’s life – with almost none of it going to hangers such as the state or the government in the form of taxes and charges some explicit others underhand and to...
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Ruth Langsford at 51, becomes the face of a lingerie brand
Article by Fabafterfifty As Ruth Langsford becomes the face of a lingerie brand at the age of 51, does this mean that marketeers are finally coming to terms with the fact that baby boomers are more likely to buy if they relate to the ‘face’ of the brand. TV presenter Ruth Langsford is the new Playtex ambassador, modeling the legendary lingerie label’s latest designs in stunning new photos out today. Eamonn Holmes’ glamorous wife, who turned 51 in March, shows off her fabulously feminine figure in a series of stylish and sophisticated shots that are a far cry from the usual celebrity lingerie shoot. “I’m very excited to be working with Playtex, because I believe it’s about time women of my age group were given more visibility” comments Ruth. “I love being in my fifties, and while my body shape is changing, I still enjoy things like wearing sexy dresses,...
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Interview with Ruth Langsford on life after 50
Article by Fabafterfifty As Ruth Langsford becomes the new face of lingerie brand Playtex at the age of 51, I was given the chance to pop along and have chat with Ruth to ask her about her life in her 50s. How do you feel about being in your 50s? Live life to the full, that’s my philosophy, I ‘m not ready to give up yet ! What would you say to women who say they feel invisible in their 50s? On the subject of being invisible- don’t let yourself! Do something you enjoy, be interested in things, wear those high heels ! Do something new. Don’t be a victim. As women we have spent a lot of our lives up to this point looking after others. Typically in our 50s we have more time and often more disposable income, so women should not feel guilty about spending on themselves-...
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Do we need to rethink Retirement
Article by Ceri Wheeldon For many of us, the prospect of our ‘retirement’ was fairly fixed from a timing perspective, recent changes to the state retirement age, combined with the scrapping of the default retirement age have changed the retirement landscape forever. No longer will employees have to retire at the age of 65, they now have the right to continue to work longer. There are many strategies other than the stark choices of working hard in a pressured job and retiring to face the financial hardships and emptiness that this may entail. TAEN (The Age and Employment Network) believes the future of retirement is that it will gradually cease to be a sudden event occurring on a pre-ordained date for all individuals. Instead it will become more of a transition process with individuals choosing the time and pace at which they move from working and earning to drawing on...
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Are we really ‘Finished over 50′ if made redundant?
Panorama’s programme last night , highlighting the problems of the unemployed over 50s illustrated the problems four people , all made redundant in their 50s, were facing in looking for work. 400,000 over 50s are registered unemployed, with 43% of those being considered to be ‘long term’ unemployed. The programme raised some interesting issues, suggesting retraining, relocating, etc. What it didn’t address was the way in which the process of recruiting had changed. We were shown piles of paper, suggesting ‘reject letters’ but very little was said about the process of applying for jobs online and being internet savvy. There was talk of changing skills but perhaps not enough about utilising existing skills in a different way, or different routes to making your skills known to potential employers. There was also little discussion around portfolio working, or indeed about preparing yourself to be your ‘best self’ at interview. When looking...
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