Articles about Elderly

Should psychoanalysis be recommended in old age?

Discover the dynamic journey of midlife for women, addressing challenges like menopause and caregiving, and embracing opportunities for personal growth and stronger relat...

Cognitive ageing refers to changes in memory, thinking, and mental processing that occur over time. While some shifts are a normal part of ageing, significant decline is ...

Ageing in place supports older adults to live safely and independently in their own homes through appropriate care, home modifications, and community support. With planni...

Dementia care therapy shifts the focus from decline to dignity. By centring the person, not just the condition, it supports meaningful connection, preserves quality of li...

Grief in later life is often layered, shaped by losses of loved ones, health, and independence. This approach recognises the complexity of ageing and supports older adult...

Late-life anxiety is a common yet often overlooked condition affecting older adults. Driven by health concerns, loss, and life transitions, it can disrupt daily life and ...

A Personal Reflection By Ruth Katz Consulting Social Worker - M A Soc Sci cum laude University of Johannesburg, 1992

Three clinical vignettes from the psychoanalysis of women around 70 years old.

When faced with the task of becoming a care giver to our elderly parents, feelings resolved long ago often rise to the surface. What these feelings might mean and how to ...

Five secrets to mindful ageing

Finding meaning, happiness and fulfillment in later life.