Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: The Later Years: Organisation, Independence and Peace of Mind

Each month we watch a pre-recorded lecture from Gresham College and follow up with a discussion inspired by what we just learned. This month's topic is "The Later Years: Organisation, Independence and Peace of Mind."

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How should we get organized for our later years? With just a little preparation while we are fit and healthy, we can express our wishes for more difficult times. There are simple and positive options to be followed. Not just a will and lasting power of attorney, but simple steps to being independent longer, staying at home longer and enjoying life longer. A little thought now, and hopefully with discussion with family members, will provide reassurance and peace of mind for all.

His Honour Sir Peter Thornton KC was a practicing barrister in criminal and human rights law, a QC (now KC), founder member and head of Doughty Street Chambers in London, a Senior Circuit Judge at the Old Bailey (the Central Criminal Court), and judge in the High Court and Court of Appeal (Criminal Division).  

Sir Peter was the first Chief Coroner of England and Wales.  

He is now a Visiting Professor at King's College London (where he teaches a course, Death Investigation: Coroners and Inquests), a member of the Independent Expert Panel of the House of Commons, and an international trainer of coroners and judges with the Civil Service College, the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association and the Slynn Foundation. 

His latest book is The Later Years: The Simple Guide to Organising the Rest of Your Life (Bedford Square Publishers, 2025). He also conducts workshops on life and lifestyle in the later years.

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This is a FREE virtual event, with no need to register in advance. Just click on the Zoom link below when it's time to join the meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://tinyurl.com/yck9jmca.
Meeting ID: 827 3327 5171
Passcode: 850078

The lecture will take place at 7 p.m., Irish time. Consider using this time zone converter for your local equivalent: https://tinyurl.com/yz2f86wz.

For more information, contact Mary Reilly at mary@craftcottage.ie.