Previously we discussed the importance of the BioPsychoSocial Model, and how this should be incorporated when working with older adults who go through a lot of pain and numerous health changes. Research underscores its role in acknowledging not just
Ageing with Grace – How to Cultivate Self-Compassion in Senior Years
As individuals enter their senior years, navigating the ageing process can be both a physical and emotional challenge. Ageing often brings about changes in health, relationships, and lifestyle, which can influence one’s self-esteem and overall well-being. Cultivating self-compassion, particularly
Not Being Believed
Older adults face numerous changes that happen concurrently with health issues that lead to pain. We have already discussed that chronic pain for example, involves a multidimensional and an emotionally complex experience for the older person.
Embracing the Biopsychosocial Model
Healthy Dieting at an Old Age
Having a healthy diet at an old age is paramount to having a healthy life. A diet can affect an older adult on multiple levels, including the physical domains, the psychological domains, and the social domains.
Without a healthy diet,
Symptoms and Treatment of Delirium in Old Age
In the first part of the blog about delirium, we discussed what it is and what causes it especially in old age. Today, we will be taking a more in-depth look at its symptoms, and what we can do to
Taking Care of Elders Enduring Loss
Old age often represents a series of losses, whether gradual or abrupt. Retirement entails losing one’s work role, the companionship of colleagues, and the structure of a full day, along with a reduced income. For those cohabiting, it may mean
Part 1 – What is Delirium in Old Age
One of the most common disorders in old age is known as Delirium. This is a prevalent disorder that is unfortunately often times misdiagnosed and confused with other conditions with overlapping symptomatologies.
It is a condition associated mostly with a
Entering the next phase: Retirement
Retirement is a very tricky life transition that can come with a whole host of positive or negative consequences for the individual. It all depends on the individual’s personality, life experiences and outlook towards this new phase. The truth is,
Part 3: Stroke Rehabilitation in Old Age
As discussed in the second part of this three-series blog, a stroke comes with a whole host of physical, psychological, cognitive, and social symptoms. However, many individuals recover their functioning through rehabilitation, which may allow them to regain independence.
Therapies
Active Ageing
Active Ageing is an important concept when discussing old age theories and issues nowadays, and it is the go-to concept for many policy makers and professionals when working with older adults.
What is active ageing?
Basically, Active Ageing is all