Recent content by Polly

Have you ever applied for a job which you knew you were qualified for / had relevant experience in, but never heard back, and wondered if it was because of your age? I have had that creeping feeling for several job applications now, including one for a part-time job in an estate agent, which...

Whether furry, feathered or even scaley (!), pets can play an enormous role as a companion. My own little Jack Russell, while no angel, seems to help fill the house with his energy and unconditional love. What thoughts do you have on the value of pets as we get older? Do you have memories...

Who do you think represents a particularly good look for the older generation, and why? My own current favourites: Female - Helen Mirren, so stylish and sexy, even as a queen! Male - Bill Nighy, always has a twinkle in his eye

I put up with tiredness and aches for years, assuming it was just part of getting older, or even the effects of hormonal changes - which can get blamed for so much! Turns out that I had gradually become hypothyroid (low thyroid) and also anaemic. Medication for both of these conditions took a...