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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Foster a Grandparent!
Grandparents 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 with years upon years of … Read more
Sex and ageing – Part 2 of 2
In the last blog, we looked at some uncertainties around sex and sexuality at an older age. Here are a few more:
- Some men may notice that it takes them longer to get aroused and get an erection. At
Sex and Ageing – Part 1 of 2
In 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 sexuality and intimacy in older … Read more
The Grandparents
Being 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 to keep in touch … Read more