ABSTRACT
In this article, Margaret describes how she has lived the last decade with a positive approach to being older. She notes some of the key people who have influenced her, outlines the five key ingredients that contribute to her well-being, gives examples of affirming research for this way of living, and tasks of later life that now give structure to her explorations. In discussion of a current problem, she demonstrates how she continues towards becoming her true self.
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Notes on contributor
Margaret Merton, BA, Dip. Guidance, Dip. Teaching, is an experienced and qualified counsellor and trainer. She has worked with professionals for over 20 years in career development and life planning, communication, counselling, and team building. She is passionate about the potential of older people to continue to live full and productive lives well into their sixties, seventies, eighties and longer.