My father just retired and has too much time on his hands. The psychological effects of retirement.
Retirement brings with it a lot of new experiences and psychological challenges that are in themselves unique, resulting in … Read more
Research shows that if retirees come from supportive families, they are more likely to successfully adapt to retirement. In the first blog we explore the psychological effects of retirement on your elderly parent. In this blog … Read more
Technology is best when it brings people together
No man is an island. Humans are born with a need to connect. Our physical and mental health are affected by the quality of these connections. According to … Read more
In my previous blog, Being an Elderly during COVID-19, I wrote about how lonely and isolating the elderly may feel during this period of the COVID-19 pandemic. I also mentioned the different ways that older … Read more
Being an elderly means much more than being simply over 60. It means that as you get older, you experience a number of changes and losses in your life in both the arena of your body … Read more
Bereavement can be a very painful experience in any situation. However, during the past few months, bereavement has been taking place under complex and challenging circumstances due to a number of changes brought about by the … Read more
The elderly is amongst the highest population facing the risk of loneliness in today’s society. With the introduction of social distancing and lockdown measures to combat COVID-19, this risk has continued to increase. Luckily, thanks to … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesToday, I would like to speak about a topic which is often stigmatised within our society; dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term, which encapsulates different diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, and Vascular Dementia. In general, dementia … Read more
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrandparents can be a special part of one’s extended family. They can be support systems for the working parents, and they can be role models or mentors to their grandchildren. After all, grandparents are imbued … Read more
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn the last blog, we looked at some uncertainties around sex and sexuality at an older age. Here are a few more:
