Contemporary Retirement Coaching Blog

Dementia... or simple absent-mindedness?

If you're worried that a loved one might be at risk of Alzheimer's Disease, this 21-question, doctor-developed Alzheimer's Questionnaire measures mild cognitive impairment and should let you know whether you need to seek expert help or not.

Nagging is the enemy of love

As a retirement coach, I'm always interested in the way that relationships change in retirement, and, although not specifically retirement-related, this article from msn.com caught my eye.  After all, if ever there was a time when nagging could have the potential to ruin a relationship, surely retirement would be a good candidate for it?

A room of one's own?

Want to know the secret of marital bliss?  Separate beds!  Or even separate bedrooms.

Apparently, more and more couples are opting to sleep apart and, rather than signifying the end of their relationship, many of them are happier than ever (and, in case you were wondering, their sex lives are very much on track!)  Find out more.

Great Quotes - About people

There is a purpose for everyone you meet.  Some will test you, some will use you and some will teach you.  But most importantly, some will bring out the best in you.

Marc and Angel Hack Life

How a rumba can wreck your relationship

As the Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars series come to an end for another year, you might be feeling inspired to take up dancing as a new hobby in retirement.  What could be better?  Time spent with your partner, learning new skills, getting fitter and having fun? 

However, before you sign on the dotted line for those dancing classes, check out 'How a rumba can wreck your relationship' from Nicola Tyrer who took up ballroom dancing after her husband retired six years ago.

How to Build an Igloo

If you're stuck for something to do with the grandkids over the Christmas holidays and you've got enough snow for it, check out How to Build an Igloo from uk.msn.com.

Women who walk and men who don't see it coming...

Over at Mail Online, the 'silver separations' debate is still rumbling on. 

This week, they've brought in the relationship coaches and psychologists to add their two penn 'orth (or two cents worth, depending on which side of the pond you reside). 

We have the grown-up children of divorcing parents showing up to make their own contribution.  And there's a battle of the sexes being fought in the comments section, about who's to blame for it all.  So, the question is... why ARE women dumping their husbands in their sixties?

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Are silver splitters "selfish and stupid"?

Further to the recent Mail Online article about the rise in 'silver separations', i.e., divorces in the 60+ age group, today, the paper's advice columnist, Bel Mooney, offers her opinion that: "Splitting up past 60 is so selfish... and stupid".  See what else she has to say on the subject.  And please let us know your own opinion by leaving a comment below!

The rise of 'silver separations'

Did you retire and find that, without the routine of work to fill your day, you had absolutely nothing in common with your spouse? 

If you did, you're not alone.  Here in the UK, 'silver separations' are on the rise and the over-60s are the only age group for whom the divorce rate is increasing.  Find out more.

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