EVERYDAY ISSUES FACED BY THE ELDERLY

EVERYDAY ISSUES FACED BY THE ELDERLY

Going through the so-called ‘Golden Years’ can prove to be more daunting than one might realise. These years can be filled with issues ranging from minor to major. Whether big or small, it’s important that we acknowledge these challenges and try to make life a little...
The Importance of Hobbies for The Elderly

The Importance of Hobbies for The Elderly

Many of our elderly folk can so easily slip into depression and loneliness and make poor health/life choices, such as not eating properly due to low motivation, or even turning to alcohol as a distraction or as a crutch to keep going. Very often this is a result of...
Beating the Winter Blues

Beating the Winter Blues

As days become shorter, nights longer, and temperatures colder, winter can be a particularly difficult time for the elderly. If not managed properly, some elderly folk can be prone to feeling isolated, lonely and depressed. If you or an elderly loved one happen to...
To care is to be human

To care is to be human

Let’s face it, being a carer is a selfless job. Most carers take on the role because they feel called to do so; to look after people who need them. While they play an integral role in society, there isn’t a user manual for carers simply because the majority of people...
Accepting your parents are ageing

Accepting your parents are ageing

Although ageing is a completely normal part of life, it doesn’t make it any easier to accept the fact that our loved ones are going to get old and eventually pass away. As ageing is a natural part of the life cycle, it’s essential that we confront this new and last...