Work brought Liz Chinnery to Nelson about twenty years ago. Now sixty nine and retired, she says "every day I pull back the curtains, look outside and say yay, another day! Any day is a good day in Nelson."
Health & Wellness
Articles about our health and wellbeing, mind, emotions, keeping fit, your hearing, eyesight and dental needs, natural remedies and keeping vital.
Shifting Beliefs as We Age
How did you think about life when you were twenty? How do you think about life now that you are older?
Look for the Light at the End of the Tunnel
Paul Potaka, principal at Nelson Central School, deals with the challenges of ageing much the same way he deals with challenges at his school.
Way #4 to Kill Conflict – Words
WORDS: think before you speak... I think we ALL got taught that at primary school
Make Use of Every Opportunity
Dorothy's motto - "Just accept things and go on. Do what you can and get on with it!"
Work… Work… Network!
Social Networking articles have been in the limelight for the last few years, as millions of people have found this tool to be another way to connect with people - for business, and pleasure.
How’s Your Sleep? (Part 1)
How are you sleeping? Many patients I see in my clinic have a sleeping issue; in fact I would say it would be a third to a half of all people.
Want to Age Consciously? Get Out The Door
You probably have seen the bust of Eelco Boswijk, Nelson icon, on Trafalgar, just north of Selwyn Place.
Mr. Fix It Was a Quiet and Modest Man
Jack Skurr lost his battle with cancer last month. Through his celebration of life and an interview with his widow, Joan Skurr, we learn a great deal about a modest man.
Life is about Affirming Others
Born in 1931, Ann Newton grew up in war time England. A structured life taught Ann discipline, how to get along with other people and how to deal well with life's challenges.