Tag: Elderly
Pope sets day for grandparents and the elderly
The dynamic between the generations is vital, says pontiff.
Elderly people as “ethical canaries” in the COVID-19 pandemic coalmine
The “ethical tone” of a society is not determined by how it treats its most powerful, strongest, most affluent members, but by how it...
Don’t leave the elderly alone, pleads Pope
Pontiff invites young people to reach out to the aged with calls, messages and if possible, visits.
Pat Garcia: We understand aged issues, but not the answers
Aged care is expensive, but for how long can we put off the inevitable investment?
Ageing and death can be difficult issues. Most of us...
The ethical dangers and opportunities in COVID-19 decision-making
In either case, who should decide? On what basis? These are vexed and very difficult ethical issues.
Pope’s Palm Sunday video greets families at home
let us help those in need in our neighbourhood; let us look out for the loneliest people, perhaps by telephone or social networks; let us pray to the Lord for those who are in difficulty
Sisters’ struggle reveals risk to disabled
Lost battle over end-of-life care reveals a growing problem as society ages, say grieving daughters.
Pat Garcia: Age irrelevant to human dignity
Although recommendations are still to come, the Royal Commission into Aged Care’s interim report, simply titled Neglect, has a clear message.
Australian society must do...
Connecting across the years
Despite there being almost 75 years between them, Annika Espiritu and Elveara Falchi both share the love of a good story.
And in telling hers,...
