Virtual karaoke and museum tours: how older people can cope with loneliness during the coronavirus crisis
(Note this article was originally published on 20 March 2020) Social distancing is rapidly becoming a way of life as…
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You might have noticed that Mum or Dad is not as quick as they used to be. Or they are repeating their conversations like they are on loop tape. Whatever it is, you’ve realised they’re getting older and you might have to start helping or even looking after your ageing parents. This section covers the day-to-day things that crop up when we care for our ageing parents.
Connecting online can help prevent social isolation in older people
John*, a widower, is a retired engineer aged in his 90s. He lives alone in the family home and has…
For older people and those with chronic health conditions, staying active at home is extra important – here’s how
Fitbit recently released data showing a global decrease in physical activity levels among users of its activity trackers compared to…
Your parent’s doctor – your partner in caring
Your parent’s doctor could be your biggest ally in helping you care for your ageing parents so it’s important they…
What is a retirement village? A high level overview
What is a retirement village and what do I need to know about them? Here’s a high level overview of…
Teaching ageing parents to use a smartphone – you can teach an old mum new clicks!
Teaching ageing parents to use a smartphone takes patience. Here Grazia shares her story about how she taught her mum…