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…
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Balance & Elderly: The Benefits
As the population ages, several studies document how ageing affects the physical body. Various systems will be affected,…
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Older Adults and Technology
Without a shadow of a doubt, there are a number of older adults who are well versed in…
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Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s is now the second most common neurodegenerative disorder – about 1 in 500 people are affected by…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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I am retiring soon. How can I prepare myself?
Whether you are looking forward to retirement, or are dreading what it will be like, retirement brings with…
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The psychological effects of retirement
My father just retired and has too much time on his hands. The psychological effects of retirement. Retirement…
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My father just retired and has too much time on his hands. How can I support him?
Research shows that if retirees come from supportive families, they are more likely to successfully adapt to retirement….
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My Grandpa Learned to Use Facebook
Technology is best when it brings people together No man is an island. Humans are born with a…
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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…
