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

Sometimes elder abuse can come from the people whom you least expect – the person’s own children. Elder abuse can come in many forms – physical, emotional, verbal and even financial. Financial abuse is particularly frequent as adult children try to take money and property that was once in their parent’s name.   A recent... Read More

In Dream Dancer, storyteller Michael Preston gives voice to an elderly former ballerina reflecting on a life shaped by ambition, love and sacrifice. It is a powerful meditation on memory, loss and what remains after the curtain falls. Read More

Anyone who was lucky enough to have a close relationship with a grandparent understands just how important that bond is, but defining the role of a grandparent is actually quite difficult. The wisdom that comes with age can liken them to a teacher, but it’s the unconditional love and willingness to sympathise with you in... Read More