What do you tell your ageing parents once their dependency grows

What do you tell your ageing parents once their dependency grows

By Sunil Saxena Conversations about your parents getting older can be a bit tricky, especially when you realise that they are getting into the twilight zone and can’t take care of themselves. It’s not always the easiest topic to broach, even though you know it’s something you can’t escape. No matter how accustomed you are…

Why talking can be the key to healthy ageing

Why talking can be the key to healthy ageing

By Sunil Saxena Did you know that simply talking more could be the key to a healthier, happier life as you age? Studies have shown that seniors who regularly communicate with family or within their community experience powerful benefits, from better cognitive health to longer life expectancy. You might think that memory loss is inevitable…

Why do the elderly fall, and how you can prevent this from happening

Why do the elderly fall, and how you can prevent this from happening

By Sunil Saxena Have you ever met a geriatrician? If yes, you will remember one question that he must have asked you: When did you last fall? This is not a question that general physicians ask. They are more concerned about body temperature, blood pressure, sugar levels, etc. The geriatricians, on the contrary, have to…