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I recently met a school friend I had not seen in years. After the usual greetings, the first question he asked was: “Have you retired from your job?” I usually find this question slightly...

At a recent workshop, a nurse shared her experience with a 78-year-old patient who had Alzheimer’s disease. He had been admitted with a chest infection, but during his stay, he became increasingly...

Last weekend, my son brought a virtual reality headset and suggested that I try it. The game he had installed was a virtual reality roller coaster, and all I had to do was sit in a chair facing the TV...

The documentary 'Malcolm and Barbara: Love’s Farewell' captures the painful journey of a man diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at just 51 years old. Over the course of eleven years, the film...

I have recently come across the story of Stein-Erik Soelberg, a 56-year-old former Yahoo technology executive who had a history of alcoholism and mental illness. He killed his 83-year-old mother...

For many years, meditation was presented as a universal solution for a wide range of psychological and physical issues, from managing work-related stress to healing from trauma and alleviating chronic...

We've all been there: you forget your phone at home and panic about getting reunited with it. When you check into a hotel at your holiday destination, the first thing you ask for is the Wi-Fi...

Last week, a man came to my clinic to attend his wife’s hospital appointment, as she is now bedridden and unable to talk. The woman had end-stage Alzheimer’s disease and her husband has been the...

Watching movies can be relaxing during a weekend or holiday, but it can also be a way to learn about other cultures, their customs and geopolitical situations. So when my Iranian friend recommended...

Whenever I attend a management or leadership course, scroll through social media, or read self-help books, emotional intelligence is almost always highlighted as a key to winning the 'hearts and...

Ahmed (not his real name) was in his early twenties when he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. He believed he was a time traveller who had lost his time machine and become stuck in the present. He kept...

I must admit that I am running out of excuses every time my eldest son asks me, “When are you coming with me to the gym?”. Sometimes I say I have a Zoom meeting or need to complete a report, but...

A friend recently shared with me his experience helping his son make a critical decision: choosing a wife.The young man, after not meeting the woman of his dreams on his own, decided to consult his...

A friend once told me about his teenage daughter’s fascination with Korean drama after spending hours watching TV series during the summer holidays. She was able to learn some words, make Korean...

Over the last few days, I started listening to the BBC while driving to and from work for the latest updates on the war between Israel and Iran, and in the afternoon while exploring social media I...

I recently attended a conference on bioethics in Switzerland where professionals from different countries met to discuss recent topics in medical ethics which was the main theme of this year’s...

As the school year comes to an end, high school graduates undergo the process of higher education applications, paving the path that will determine their future.Most students are forced to choose...

Listening to dementia caregivers is crucial in providing support for both the caregivers and the patients. Being able to offer a safe and non-judgemental space for caregivers to express their anger,...

Those who support the use of artificial intelligence as a marital counsellor believe that it offers a neutral, judgement-free space for couples to discuss their concerns and seek advice.My friend, who...

“Suicide, at any age, is a major issue for the family members and the whole society yet it could be even more devastating when the victim is a child or a teenager”.Last week, social media...