In actual fact, we have never had it so good, despite 'Les Hysteriques'. We are living not only longer but healthier. Our houses are warm, welcoming and easy to maintain. Our clothes are comfortable. Washing machines wash our clothes, enabling us to always wear clean, fresh clothes. Our bathrooms are up to date, easy to clean, hot and cold running water. Our food comes from all over the world and has never been so plentiful or cheap. We can travel. Education is available thro

You can watch your diet, think about taking exercise, sign up for a course, but the most important thing to do, post retirement is stay connected. When you are connected, you have a purpose and it is easier to keep to that diet, ( all the research shows that the Mediterranean diet is the healthiest, including the glass of wine,) take the exercise and join in activities, even if they are not exactly your cup of tea. On February 28, we Gathered in Blackrock, and made connectio