Well-being
Older people and Well-being “A large body of empirical and theoretical research, however, supports the idea that negative changes increase in later adulthood and old… Read More »Well-being
Ageing
Resilience
In the process of exploring the narratives of older people living in Hangberg (a marginalised shing community above the harbour in Hout Bay, Cape Town)… Read More »Resilience
Defiant Resilience
Defiant resilience “The life span approach proceeds from the understanding that development at all ages (including old age) is a ratio of gains and losses”… Read More »Defiant Resilience
Getting Old
The fluidity of time. At this strange time in our lives, time seems to have become more uid than ever before. Almost like when one… Read More »Getting Old
The Full Moon
The full moon slowly appears, following her own magnificent glow. The mountain is edged blue in the brilliant reflection. A soft rain drizzles on the… Read More »The Full Moon
A New Normal
A new normal? It would seem that things are not about to return to “normal” (whatever that was) any time soon. From what I read… Read More »A New Normal
COVID-19 Dementia Ageism Virus Person Agency….
COVID-19 Dementia Ageism Virus Person Agency…. Navigating the space between precautionary measures to protect older people and their right to live a life of autonomy… Read More »COVID-19 Dementia Ageism Virus Person Agency….
Gentleness
The gift of dementia. Yesterday I spoke to my friend whose husband is living with dementia. Lockdown has not been easy, but she has done… Read More »Gentleness
Our Teachers
Probably the most important thing that people living with dementia teach us is to be in the moment. While we spend hours and hours on… Read More »Our Teachers
Dementia in Lockdown
There has been a lot of talk about how people living with dementia will cope with COVID-19. When we think about it, let’s ask ourselves… Read More »Dementia in Lockdown