Our Later Years

Shared wisdom on ageing powerfully together

By: New Ground

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Hardcover | 21 May 2026

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224 Pages

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Diana, 83, ceramist - responsible for building and managing New Ground's website.
Vivien, 82, ex-counsellor - organises yoga sessions and Tea at Three every Friday in the communal kitchen
Hedi, 97, Jewish refugee in the Second World War - heads up the communications team for all the women
Eva, 70, retired management consultant - the Treasurer of New Ground

They are just a few of the 26 women redefining ageing while living at the co-housing association New Ground. Thanks to the founders' indefatigable campaign to make this place exist, they have thought deeply about ageing.

Blending practical advice with engaging stories, the book attempts to answer key questions we all ask ourselves, such as:

· how do we live well in old age?
· is it possible to avoid falling into aging tropes?
· can we transform ageist attitudes?
· how do we share our knowledge with those generations below us and pave the way for them?
· can we live in a sustainable, forward-thinking way?
. can we be old and happy?

This book captures the energy and revolutionary work in building and shaping this incredible community, with helpful takeaways for its readers. A wonderful celebration of the spirit of New Ground, it will inspire anyone who wants to be as happy as possible in this complex and misunderstood phase of their lives.

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