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...
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...