Discover practical tips for helping older adults navigate the festive season, a time that may bring loneliness and highlight losses. Learn how offering time, having open discussions, celebrating traditions, starting new activities, and acknowledging their experiences can positively impact their … Read more
Active Ageing
Active Ageing is an important concept when discussing old age theories and issues nowadays, and it is the go-to concept for many policy makers and professionals when working with older adults.
What is active ageing?
Basically, Active Ageing is all … Read more
Fear of Falling
One of the most prevalent issues in old age pertains to the aspect of falling. Older adults, due to several aspects, become more prone to the possibility of falling, which may lead to further injuries.
How does this fear develop?
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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, including the muscular & nervous systems, which are significant components of movement & balance. These changes might cause the elderly to increase … Read more
The psychological effects of retirement
My father just retired and has too much time on his hands. The psychological effects of retirement.
Retirement brings with it a lot of new experiences and psychological challenges that are in themselves unique, resulting in the retiree feeling overwhelmed … Read more