by Paul McKeon | Mar 7, 2020 | Articles
I’m very disappointed about the messages our top line tennis pros are giving to young people today. “A strain in the groin and I don’t play a tournament”, “A pulled muscle and I withdraw from the match”, “I won’t play unless I’m 100% fit.” What wimps! These guys... 
by Paul McKeon | Mar 7, 2020 | Articles
While watching the current American Presidential Election Campaign is a fairly depressing pastime, what is interesting is that five of the current top contestants are in their 70s and not many people are saying “They’re too old.” So, if people in their 70s are deemed... 
by Julianne McKeon | Feb 25, 2020 | Articles
I was speaking recently to a younger friend who was expressing his frustration at his father who is in failing health. This friend’s frustration arises from the fact that he knows that his father’s main problem is lack of motivation. He is now in his late 70s and... 
by Julianne McKeon | Jan 31, 2020 | Articles
In retirement, it can be very hard “letting go” of all that makes up your identity to date through your life’s work. This was brought home to me when recently I had the opportunity to see the French film “La Verite” which translates to “The Truth” in English. The... 
by Paul McKeon | Jan 17, 2020 | Articles
Ageing is a very personal issue. We all age at a different pace and all become “old” at different ages. Let me give you a few examples to illustrate the point – A friend of mine is in his mid-70s. He’s self employed and works 2-3 days a week. He plays tennis once a... 
by Paul McKeon | Jan 14, 2020 | Articles
Happy New Year 2020! This year, I plan to write more about the impact that Australia’s ageing population will have and how our ideas about what retirement is, may start to change. Because most of us have grown up with the idea that retirement is all about relaxing and... 
