My Grandpa Learned to Use Facebook
Technology is best when it brings people together No man is an island. Humans are born with a…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
5 ways to bring the festive joy to an elderly home
While most of us are out shopping for gifts and planning our holiday dinners, those who reside in…
How much do you know about Dementia? – Part 2 of 2
As stated in my previous blog, where I mostly talked about Alzheimer’s disease, in this blog I will…
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…
Foster a Grandparent!
Grandparents can be a special part of one’s extended family. They can be support systems for the working…
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…
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…
The Grandparents
Being a grandparent means a changed social role and status which brings new opportunities as well as fears…