Active Ageing Strategies for Chronic Pain in Long-Term Care
Active ageing in long-term care is an important strategy to consider for older persons living in long-term care…
Spirituality in Old Age
Previously we discussed the importance of the BioPsychoSocial Model, and how this should be incorporated when working with…
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….
Not Being Believed
Older adults face numerous changes that happen concurrently with health issues that lead to pain. We have already…
Healthy Dieting at an Old Age
Having a healthy diet at an old age is paramount to having a healthy life. A diet can…
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…
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,…
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…
Entering the next phase: Retirement
Retirement is a very tricky life transition that can come with a whole host of positive or negative…
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…
Active Ageing
Active Ageing is an important concept when discussing old age theories and issues nowadays, and it is the…
Role of Animals in Geriatric Mental Health
Many families live with animals (pets) that are now considered to be a major part of the family…