The Sandwich Generation

The Sandwich Generation

For adults between the ages of 35 and 55, life can be filled with the trials and tribulations of working, while raising children. Often though, this caring and bringing up a family includes having to care for an elderly parent or relative at the same time. These...
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...
Hearing loss in the elderly

Hearing loss in the elderly

Our sense of hearing is an important part of the communication chain, as we all know. Being able to communicate and connect with each other is essential to our general health and wellbeing and contributes to the quality of our life. Yet approximately one in two adults...