To put it another way, I am old. But not down and out… yet. The body has become creaky. All sorts of health problems creep up and I have had to change bad old habits. I eat fewer chocs – that’s really, really hard. I walk a whole lot more. I take tablets, have tests at the GP surgery and hospitals, all that stuff.
Nevertheless, bodily care is vital. The alternative would be to inertly accept what is happening. I do admire people who really don’t care about that. But I do. Joan Collins and Helen Mirren are ageing beautifully. I don’t have their looks or money, but one can try. Vanity in women of a certain age is a catalyst, a spark we need.
I keep being asked when I'll show gratitude to this country. Here's my answer
Read MoreOn my birthday, I went to a journalists’ ball at a plush hotel. I had never been before. This year, it felt like now or never. It was full of tabloid hacks, so much drink, swearing and raucous laughter. The playlist was perfect, so many of us women – old and young – danced with each other for hours. Well, why not?
My beloved took me to a birthday dinner and on the way home on the Tube, we were like teens discovering passion. Finding someone who can keep the fires burning takes luck and effort. Our relationship is not easy. We are very different. We argue about ideas and current affairs all the time. That’s what keeps it all fresh and adventurous. (I hope I don’t jinx the relationship by sharing too much.)
When we older women refuse the deadly expectations of society, when we claim the right to be, do and wear what we want, age loses its hold on us. Try it.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Yasmin Alibhai-Brown: This is how I stay young )
Also on site :