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The Mental Health Impact of Homelessness on Women: Understanding and Addressing an Invisible Crisis
" Silver Sirens acknowledges the growing number of women over 50 at risk of homelessness and seeks to align with individuals and...
jodypotts
Sep 5, 20242 min read


Housing Insecurity and Ageing Women: Unveiling the Hidden Challenges
" Silver Sirens acknowledges the growing number of women over 50 at risk of homelessness and seeks to align with individuals and...
jodypotts
Sep 5, 20243 min read


Isn't it time we wore our ageing bodies with pride?
Anne Ring - Pro-Ageing Advocate And Writer [This article was originally published in 'Grey Matters' on March 22, 2019, when I was 76. Now...
jodypotts
Jul 28, 20244 min read


Longevity: Tend & Befriend, Women's Secret Weapon to a Longer Life
"The tend and befriend theory emphasises the evolutionary and psychological significance of fostering strong social networks and caring...
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Jul 28, 20242 min read


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Jul 28, 20240 min read


Longevity: Advances in Medicine & Technolgy
"Preventive medicine, personalised treatments, and emerging technologies continue to push the boundaries of life expectancy, allowing us...
jodypotts
Jul 28, 20243 min read


The Quality Versus Quantity Conundrum: Reflections on Longevity
"The key to longevity is to keep moving. Exercise, eat healthy, and don’t stop having fun. I’ve never let age stand in my way." Tao...
jodypotts
Jul 28, 20243 min read


Tools for Financial Wisdom
"In midlife and beyond, we must reflect on our past financial choices and understand how they have impacted our current situation. By...
jodypotts
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Understanding, Identifying, and Combating Elder Financial Abuse
"Elder financial abuse shatters the golden years of our cherished seniors, weakening the foundation of trust and security they've built...
jodypotts
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Cultivating Financial Harmony: Money Wisdom in Marriages and Relationships
"As we journey through the chapters of life, our relationships and financial wisdom grow and evolve. Embrace the wisdom that comes with...
jodypotts
Jun 17, 20243 min read


Finances - my 'Scarlett O'Hara' moment
I have only been totally financially dependent on someone else twice in my life. The first was during my childhood and the second, and...
jodypotts
Jun 17, 20243 min read


The Wisdom of Financial Wellness: Embracing Age with a Secure Future
"Ageing gracefully isn't just about wrinkles and wisdom; it's about cultivating financial resilience and independence, allowing us to...
jodypotts
Jun 10, 20243 min read


Redefining Motherhood: The Emergence of "Maternar" in Argentina
"We acknowledge all women who identify as mothers, including women who have not experienced childbirth, and that motherhood is an...
jodypotts
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Grandma knows best
feeding my youngest grandson Stephen Becoming a grandmother is like winning the lottery without ever having to buy a ticket. The ultimate...
jodypotts
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Celebrating Grandmothers and Grandaunties
"Being a grandmother is like witnessing the magic of life come full circle, as the wisdom of the past merges with the wonder of the...
jodypotts
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Starting over as a Mum
2016 - Annalise's School Debutante Ball I always wanted to be a young mum. I was raised by my grandmother, and I can remember being a...
jodypotts
Jun 10, 20243 min read


Celebrating Motherhood in all its forms - part 2
"Embracing motherhood later in life offers a unique perspective, blending the wisdom of experience with the joys of nurturing a new...
jodypotts
Jun 10, 20241 min read


Lessons my children taught me
I have often been heard to describe my journey through motherhood with my son and two daughters as being like riding a rollercoaster with...
jodypotts
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Celebrating Motherhood in all its forms
"Motherhood was always a part of my envisioned future, a role I assumed would naturally unfold. However, life led me down a different...
jodypotts
Jun 10, 20243 min read


Why I Shout My Age From the Roof Top
As I celebrate my 59th trip around the sun, I want to share why I'm proud to shout my age from the rooftops. Today, I am grateful for the...
jodypotts
May 9, 20243 min read
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