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A fair chance for older workers?

by Margaret E. Ward

As our workforce ages, Margaret E. Ward believes that companies need to start redressing the balance and stop discriminating against older workers

Bee in your bonnet?

by Margaret E Ward

If there is something that annoys you, whether a global injustice or a local problem, Margaret E Ward suggests you stop complaining and actually do something about it

Shadow of a doubt

by Margaret E Ward

 Margaret E Ward discusses when she first realised her father was not well, his dementia and finding ways to cope

Community life the fairest deal

by Margaret E. Ward

 The “Fair Deal” for nursing homes is a welcome development but, asks Margaret E. Ward, is removing people from their home and community really the best solution?

Getting Notions - Grey matters

by Margaret E. Ward

Finding her first grey hair has columnist Margaret E. Ward in a tizzy and rethinking her attitude to aging.

Assisted suicide: a right to choose?

by Margaret E. Ward

In the new “Getting Notions” column, journalist Margaret E. Ward asks if we have a right to dignity in dying?

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