A new way of living
Introduction My husband had a stroke seven years ago which destroyed speech, all of the use of his right hand, and some of the power of his right leg. Fortunately, …
Read full article on A new way of livingStepping Up: Responses of Community groups
One of the strong, positive features of life over the past few months is the response of community groups, as people step up to provide practical help and a social …
Read full article on Stepping Up: Responses of Community groupsAn Intergenerational Perspective
I work for an intergenerational charity in Scotland called Generations Working Together. We aim to bring younger and older people together, to encourage projects where younger and older people mix …
Read full article on An Intergenerational PerspectiveJames Houston Center for Faith and Successful Aging
Dear Scottish and English friends I am so grateful to Maureen for this giving me this chance to share some thoughts about the James Houston Center for Faith and Successful …
Read full article on James Houston Center for Faith and Successful AgingCommunity Belonging – Lessons from lockdown
I’m fortunate to have two part time jobs. I work as a research assistant at the University of Edinburgh with “bold” (Bringing out Leaders in Dementia) project and, I am …
Read full article on Community Belonging – Lessons from lockdownLooking after ethnic minority older people during the Corona-19 pandemic in Scotland
The corona virus pandemic has changed the world as never seen before. It has meant that the Scottish Government has had to move quickly to put plans in place to …
Read full article on Looking after ethnic minority older people during the Corona-19 pandemic in ScotlandA Powerful Reunion
Around 1998 I was a home visitor for a project supporting older people. As part of this I visited a woman who I’ll call Edie. Edie had married late in …
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