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‘Getting old can happen quite suddenly.’

Coming of age: George A Macpherson adjusts to elderly life

‘Getting old can happen quite suddenly.’

by George A Macpherson 20th February 2026

Getting old can happen quite suddenly, and can require rapid change to our behaviour and independence. To enable one to continue to be self-supporting, we have to adapt our lifestyle and activities. How we make these drastic changes will make all the difference.