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…
Fear of Falling
One of the most prevalent issues in old age pertains to the aspect of falling. Older adults, due…
Am I Good Enough in Old Adulthood?
As we grow old, we may start feeling less important, less valued and start feeling as if we …
The Practice of Balance Exercises in Older Adulthood
Balancing our movements – whatever they may be, is almost always automatic. Whilst walking for example, we rarely…
Balance & Elderly: The Benefits
As the population ages, several studies document how ageing affects the physical body. Various systems will be affected,…
Older Adults and Technology
Without a shadow of a doubt, there are a number of older adults who are well versed in…
Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s is now the second most common neurodegenerative disorder – about 1 in 500 people are affected by…
Communicating with Older Adults in a Healthcare Setting
As the new generation of healthcare professionals continues to grow, so are the ways in which we communicate….
Part 3 of 3 : Dementia for the Person with Dementia
In the second part of the series, we looked at what it is like for the informal caregiver…
Part 1 of 3 : What is Dementia?
Dementia may seemingly be one of the most difficult diseases to live with and to experience. It not…