September 2007 Archives
Sharon Jackson, 57, USA
September 4, 2007Aging in my part of world comes with uncertainty concerning job security, housing, shopping in stores, things like that. Access to medical care is another major concern. People think that in the US we have excellent medical care, but... Continue reading »
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age is a state of mind, AgeEsteem, aging, Aging in USA, Bonnie Fatio, concerns about growing older, intergenerational learning, interviews on aging, student volunteers, YWCA, YWCA World Council,Irma Greene Phillips, 51, Trinidad and Tobago
Personal feelings: Gee, I’m scared as hell. I have my big brother. I take care of him. He has no children. He’s almost 80 and when I’m out he’s left alone. I try to do my best, but I... Continue reading »
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AgeEsteem, aging, Aging in Trinidad an Tobago, Bonnie Fatio, fear of becoming old, interviews on aging, YWCA, YWCA World Council,Sharon Bettinelli, 60, USA
Some concerns of older people in the US are that you are discounted. Your opinions are neither sought nor valued. People stop seeing you as a person. In business it’s hard for older workers, too, because there are all... Continue reading »
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AgeEsteem, aging, aging in California, being discounted due to age, Bonnie Fatio, Concerns of older people in US, interviews on aging, keeping current, retiring with a vision, YWCA, YWCA World Council,Leonida Muga, 48, Kenya
Being over 50 is considered old in Kenya, but mostly the people who can not do their work on their own. They need somebody to help them and are considered old. But even at 50 if you are able... Continue reading »
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AgeEsteem, aging, Aging in Kenya, Bonnie Fatio, interviews on aging, old at 50, personal feelings on aging in Kenya, YWCA, YWCA World Council,Pieternella Star, 58, Holland
I think in Holland there are very good conditions to age, because we have all the medical facilities, care, and know-how to live healthy. If you are aware of how to live healthfully and don’t get cancer you can... Continue reading »
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accept your age, AgeEsteem, aging, Aging in Holland, Bonnie Fatio, conditions to aging well, happiness at all ages, interviews on aging, live in the present, you control your attitude, YWCA, YWCA World Council,Merle Waldron, 64, Trinidad and Tobago
We have a group of young people 18-20+ who work for the aged people. Let’s say that you are working and there is no one at home to take care of your mom, so these young people would come to... Continue reading »
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AgeEsteem, aging, aging in Trinidad and Tobago, Bonnie Fatio, community centers for seniors, giving thanks, interviews on aging, when considered old, YWCA, YWCA World Council,Lotta Noreesjo, 25, Sweden
Interviewed by Bonnie Fatio, founder of AgeEsteem, July 2007, during the YWCA World Council in Nairobi, Kenya. In Sweden lots of women have careers so are older when they start a family. I think growing older is to have... Continue reading »
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AgeEsteem, careers, equality, Growing old in Sweden, life balance, secrets to aging well,Elizabeth Sharples, 76, England and Wales, Great Britain
Interviewed by Bonnie Fatio, founder of AgeEsteem,during the YWCA World Council in Nairobi, Kenya,July 2007 For many in Great Britain growing older is the beginning of a new life. If they’ve been working most of their days and are... Continue reading »
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AgeEsteem, Aids, Bonnie Fatio, Great Britain, Growing older in England and Wales, importance of friends and faith, secrets to aging well, UN,Leigh Hardy, 58, New Zealand
I think that we are fortunate to be becoming older women in New Zealand. I don’t believe there’s a lot of discrimination. Job related, I think older women have a lot to give. I deal with a lot of older... Continue reading »
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40+ returning to work force, AgeEsteem, aging, Bonnie Fatio, enjoy everyday, growing older in New Zealand, interviews on aging, Secrets to aging well, security, YWCA, YWCA World Council,Dorcas Faworaja, 71, Nigeria
Growing old in Nigeria commands much respect. When you are growing old people give you more respect than when you were younger. If you have children and your children are well to do they take care of you. If you... Continue reading »
