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…
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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…
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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…
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How much do you know about Dementia? – Part 2 of 2
Building from PART 1, this blog explores vascular dementia, highlighting key differences and helping readers better understand this…
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How much do you know about Dementia? – Part 1 of 2
Today, I will talk about dementia, a topic often stigmatized within society despite its increasing relevance. Moreover, dementia…
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Foster a Grandparent!
Grandparents can be a special part of one’s extended family. They can be support systems for the working…
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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…
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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…
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The Grandparents
Being a grandparent means a changed social role and status which brings new opportunities as well as fears…
