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:
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn this day and age people are living longer and healthier lives, and many older people are still enjoying sexually fulfilling lives. In the next two blogs, I will be looking at some queries regarding … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesBeing a grandparent means a changed social role and status which brings new opportunities as well as fears and difficulties.
It provides the ability to maintain a very special grandparents-grandchildren bond. The person has the opportunity … Read more
