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...
by Aneesa Hattia | Jul 9, 2019 | Newsletter
“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” ― Sophia Loren. Age is but a number, the adage goes, and new...
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