by Aneesa Hattia | Apr 24, 2020 | Newsletter
Just 1 out of 4 people between the ages of 65 and 74 exercise regularly. Many people assume that they’re too out-of-shape, or too sick, or too old to do physical activity. Exercise is almost always good for people of any age, says Dr Chhanda Dutta, chief of the...
by Aneesa Hattia | Apr 20, 2020 | Newsletter
The concept of multi-generational living is not new. For much of human history, old and young have lived together – three or four generations in the same home (or at least nearby) – to the benefit of the entire family. With the advent of globalisation and...
by Aneesa Hattia | Apr 14, 2020 | Newsletter
South Africans are understandably concerned about the possibility of becoming infected with COVID-19. There are simple steps that individuals who meet case criteria, and suspect that they may have COVID-19 – the illness caused by the novel coronavirus – should take to...
by Aneesa Hattia | Jan 28, 2020 | Newsletter
In a world preoccupied with categorising and stereotyping, it is so pleasant to come across exceptions to the rule. I was recently invited to visit Garlington – a retirement village in Hilton. Having worked in retirement arenas for the last 25 years, I am...
by Aneesa Hattia | Oct 2, 2019 | Newsletter
An old dog might be able to perform a few new tricks after all. If you’re in your fifties or sixties, you might think it’s too late to start a business, try a new sport or learn a difficult task. You would be wrong. New research has found that, contrary to...
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