Isolating ourselves is unnatural, even though we know it’s essential in the coronavirus crisis. Here are ten top tips for looking after yourself.
Ageist attitudes are being seen in the response to the coronavirus crisis and pressure on NHS resources. But experts are also combating it, pointing out the value of human life.
A rainbow in a window drawn by a little girl, supporting the NHS, encouraged a lonely, slightly frightened medic.
The ‘Beating Heart of the UK’ that is the NHS wouldn’t work without everyone working in it: all the unseen heroes like the cleaners, porters, office workers, and more.
‘We will meet again’ when the Coronavirus siege is lifted, but this Easter Sunday marks a much greater freedom – one we can hardly imagine.
There is hope, people! was Richard Briley’s message celebrating the recovery of his 86 year old mother, admitted to hospital with a broken spine, who recovered fron the Coronavirus. There is also hope in the stories of a 104 year old grandma, a 104 year old granddad, and a 95 year old grandma who also beat the virus.
Thousands of people caring for a loved one with dementia are cut off from people who normally encourage and help them, because of the Coronavirus crisis. They need our prayers – and deserve our applause!
The ‘great generation’ – the 90 year olds and up who sacrificed to build the country up after the Great Depression and the 2nd World War should be sacrificed in the Coronavirus crisis, Professor says.
Disconnection, such as the isolation necessary to prevent the spread of Covid-10, can make us anxious and affect our mental health. The Hebrew King David had a perfect prescription for putting it right.
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has said that carers looking after the elderly are critical. So let’s now see a proper social care plan with sustainable funding.
In the corona-virus isolation and fear, a bedrock of human kindness is rising to the occasion
Withholding forgiveness affects our mental health, especially as we age. Here is how to do it.
Dying is a spiritual event, and the last days can be lived more intensively than at any other time.
Stories about the few bad care homes fuel dread and myths that obscure the truth – care homes all over the country are giving loving, individual care to their residents.
When the new immigration rules come into force next January there’s going to be a big change in how companies view older employees. At present, research shows that when employees reach the age of 50 they keep quiet about it. They see their promotion prospects as nil compared to younger colleagues. It’as also harder to get a new job after the age of 50.
Church in Minnesota asks its older members to worship somewhere else, while new 30 year old pastor tries to build a new culture with the young.
Israeli scientists say that the BCG vaccine used to treat bladder cancer, may prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
Primary School childrens’ achievements almost double in project involving older people
The British economic boom may falter if older people don’t stay in employment, as shortage of younger people entering the workplace increases.
Christmas cards that tell us we are important to others, along with the Christmas message
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