Dementia may seemingly be one of the most difficult diseases to live with and to experience. It not only affects the person who is diagnosed, but affects everyone else around. It burdens everyone, creates a long period of uncertainty and
I am retiring soon. How can I prepare myself?
Whether you are looking forward to retirement, or are dreading what it will be like, retirement brings with it a change in lifestyle and preparation is key for psychological wellbeing. The following are 5 points to reflect on as you
The psychological effects of retirement
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 the retiree feeling overwhelmed
My father just retired and has too much time on his hands. How can I support him?
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 we will be exploring
My Grandpa Learned to Use Facebook
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 the National Institute of
Being an Elderly during the COVID-19 Festive Season | Part 2
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 individuals may feel cut
Being an Elderly during COVID-19 | Part 1
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 and of psychological health.
I’m struggling to come to terms with my grandfather’s death because I couldn’t see him
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 Covid-19 pandemic. These changes
Ways of staying in touch with elderly family during lockdown
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 innovative ideas, and the
How much do you know about Dementia? – Part 1 of 2
Today, 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 is a clinical condition