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….
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Not Being Believed
Older adults face numerous changes that happen concurrently with health issues that lead to pain. We have already…
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Healthy Dieting at an Old Age
Having a healthy diet at an old age is paramount to having a healthy life. A diet can…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Entering the next phase: Retirement
Retirement is a very tricky life transition that can come with a whole host of positive or negative…
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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…
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Active Ageing
Active Ageing is an important concept when discussing old age theories and issues nowadays, and it is the…
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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…
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Fear of Falling
One of the most prevalent issues in old age pertains to the aspect of falling. Older adults, due…
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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 …
