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There are two tribes when it comes to winter. The snuggle up and hunker down by the fire tribe, and the wrap up and get out there no matter the weather tribe. Which are you? Whatever your tribe (and you can be in both) winter creates an ambience like no other season. Nights may be long (the Danes seem to get by lighting a trillion candles and meeting up with friends) – but a winter day is a sight to behold. If your plans for ageing are being active (and a bit rebellious) you’d better start planning now. Lifestyle it seems, is what allows us to throw caution to the wind. We talk to a doctor about ageing, and hear from a yoga teacher who, at 80, could teach us all a thing or two!

Actress Rose Ayling-Ellis showed us how to dance – and more importantly how being deaf hasn’t stopped her living life to the full. We met an inspirational heath link worker who is making sure the deaf community on Merseyside do the same (page 8). In the Channel 4 drama Help Stephen Graham’s portrayal of a young man with Alzheimer’s disease was a stark reminder of the impact of early onset dementia. We meet a couple learning to live with a diagnosis and the nurse who lost her own dad and is proving a lifeline to her patients (page 20). More than 80,000 people were victims of stalking last year. We talk to a forensic psychologist who says the best way to protect the public is to work with the stalker. Read more on page 12. If you’re on a budget our guide to having fun for free will be a welcome read. And there’s plenty more about staying well in winter. Enjoy the issue and the season!

Are you hoping to age disgracefully?

Actress Rose Ayling-Ellis and dance partner Giovanni Pernice.

The MC Magazine Team.