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Footsteps 39

OLDER PEOPLE

This issue draws out many aspects of growing old with the opportunity to hear the views of a number of older people directly. Older people have much to share and contribute, though some also need particular practical or medical support as they age.

This year the world celebrates the International Year of Older Persons. There are many ways you could celebrate this in your area. Suggestions include organising a visit, dance, competitions of various kinds, quiz, concert, exhibition or a party for older people.

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Ageing and development
by Alison Tarrant. Wherever in the world a person lives, the process of ageing is likely to raise challenges. Most people wish to remain independent as they grow older and to continue to contribute to their families and communities – but the ageing ... More >>
Bible study
The wisdom of old and young.   As we grow older, some of our activities may stop but New opportunities of love and living may also open up, as may awareness of past weakness. Whatever our age, God is there for us, and always will be.  Read Isaiah ... More >>
Caring for older people at home
Some older people remain in good health well into their 70s and 80s. Others may find their physical or mental health becomes less good as they grow older. Older people should be included as important members of the family, regardless of their health.... More >>
Castor oil
I am a regular reader who finds Footsteps stimulating and helpful. I found the information on moringa and neem very useful. Because of this, I am writing to ask for information about a plant called the castor oil seed plant. This is a large fast grow... More >>
Editorial
I am fortunate to have clear memories of all four of my grandparents and even of two of my great grandparents. I had a very special relationship with one of my grandmothers, who died at the age of 95. Until a couple of years before her death, she was... More >>
Experiences of older people 
Here we gather together interviews with a selection of older people in various countries. They share their thoughts on the differing ways older people are treated today and their hopes and fears for the future. Yourma Bawule – a widow from Ghana Yo... More >>
Letters
Cement mixer. Mixing large amounts of concrete or mortar by hand on the ground is backbreaking work. Mixing in a wheel barrow is better but the barrow is not an ideal shape for turning over the mix with a shovel. This is my suggestion which is simp... More >>
Resources
Caring for the Elderly at Home Pages 8–9 are based on material from this useful booklet, which provides simple guidelines to help families in dealing with the common health problems of elderly people. It covers subjects such as preventing accidents,... More >>
The changing needs of older people
A South African Experience by Val Kadalie. ‘In an African setting it is quite unusual to have a home for the elderly.’ While this is very true in the rest of Africa, the South African situation has many differences concerning the care of older peop... More >>