82-year-old man who wants to learn to swim has his wish fulfilled

Prison officials are bracing for a silver tsunami that will flood correctional facilities with elderly and often vulnerable prisoners. Like the rest of the United States population, the prison population is aging fast. The US Census Bureau projects that by 2030, people over the age of 55 will account for almost one-third of all incarcerated... Read More

There is no question we can learn a lot from our older loved ones – from their life experiences, lessons and words of wisdom. This is why it is important to immortalise the lives of older people through their stories for future generations when they are no longer with us. Read More

Bullying is usually associated with the school yard – but the problem is also often present among seniors, in particular in nursing homes where elderly people are living together. All around the world, there is a growing awareness of the destructive power of bullying behaviour, especially in the age of internet bullying which can be hard for young people... Read More