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For the love of words, complex and curious as they are

For the love of words, complex and curious as they are

Language is a beautiful thing, particularly the English Language with all its complex curiosities and variations.
When I was a young teenager, a close friend once said to me “You don’t worry about anything!” I didn’t need to then but, I soon learned! Source: Getty
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Worry: The detrimental effect

Worry: The detrimental effect

Worry, we all do it! We worry about our children; our grandchildren; our financial affairs; our looks; our health –...
All that hot water going to waste! Sue needed assistance and quickly. Source: Getty Images
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‘I’ve had a good run of bad luck’: Staying strong when life gets tough

‘I’ve had a good run of bad luck’: Staying strong when life gets tough

"You could only imagine the thoughts going through my mind and the dollar signs flashing before my very tired eyes."
Sue remembers having Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Source: Getty Images
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‘Two Old Ducks: Sharing our memories of Christmases past’

‘Two Old Ducks: Sharing our memories of Christmases past’

Two community contributors write about their childhood memories of Christmas.
Caring for a cat, bird or other pet can help ease loneliness, relieve depression and anxiety, lower stress and improve your health. Source: Getty Images
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‘Emotional lifesavers: Furry and feathered friends have me feeling more happy with life’

‘Emotional lifesavers: Furry and feathered friends have me feeling more happy with life’

Caring for a cat, bird or other pet can help ease loneliness, relieve depression and anxiety, lower stress and improve your health.
Ever been on hold with a government agency for so long you finished the first season of 'Grace and Frankie' on Netflix? Source: Getty Images
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‘The frustrations of government service and the public health system’

‘The frustrations of government service and the public health system’

'If you thought retirement would be stress-free and uncomplicated, then think again!'
The AIFS says if international indications provide any guidance, it is likely that between 2-14 per cent of older Australians experience elder abuse in any given year, with the prevalence of neglect possibly higher. Source: Getty Images
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‘Why do some adult children treat their parents so badly’

‘Why do some adult children treat their parents so badly’

Australia's population might be ageing, but a healthier population and a longer more productive lifespan can also mean an increase in elder abuse.
Sue says she doesn't want to end up in a nursing home, but worries about how draining caring for her might be for her loved ones. Source: Getty Images
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‘Who will take care of you when you’re old? It would be great if it was a loved one’

‘Who will take care of you when you’re old? It would be great if it was a loved one’

My mother hated nursing home life, so eventually private home care assistance was arranged.
Sue was the victim of a technical support scam. Source: Getty Images
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‘I’ve been hacked: Here’s what I did to secure my account and get my money back’

‘I’ve been hacked: Here’s what I did to secure my account and get my money back’

I can't begin to describe the distress and anxiety I felt, not to mention the tears I shed over the matter.

About Sue Leighton

Sue Leighton is a 60-something who says that “while the body is a bit shoddy, the mind is still sharp”. In a past life, Sue worked in senior administration/customer service roles, which she loved. Sadly, ill-health brought her working career to an end. Sue’s had to make many changes to her lifestyle. In writing blogs for Starts at 60, she’s been able to expand on one of her passions and express her love of the English language. Sue prefers to leave controversial topics like religion and politics to others and instead focus her writing on the ‘risque’ and humorous aspects of life. She writes about topical issues, issues she feels strongly about and the things that ‘piss her off’. She’s grateful for the friends she has made since joining Starts at 60.