Category: senior citizens

  • Women and money: The financial pressure on South Africa’s sandwich generation

    The Hidden Struggles of the Sandwich Generation in South Africa For many South African women, financial independence does not necessarily mean having the freedom to spend, save or plan for the future. Instead, their income may be supporting an entire family. Between school fees, groceries, household expenses and the needs of ageing parents, women in…

  • People Who Find Joy After 60 Stop Guilt Over These 7 Things

    Embracing a New Perspective on Life After 60 For much of adulthood, life can feel like an endless collection of expectations. Be productive. Be available. Keep everyone happy. Attend the gathering. Answer the message. Help when someone asks. Work harder. Don’t disappoint anyone. And if you finally have an afternoon with absolutely nothing scheduled, find…

  • Centenarian soulmates mark 80 years of love

    Subscribe to our US Editor’s Choice newsletter to receive the top exclusive stories The “marry me” intimate gesture that could even make the most reluctant men want to see you again… and it worked for three of my friends A CaliforniaA pair, both more than a century old, honored their second ruby wedding anniversary by…