The festive season is often portrayed as a time of warmth, connection, and celebration. Yet for many, this same season can quietly stir up anxiety, sadness, or emotional heaviness. While the world appears to be celebrating, some individuals find themselves wrestling with internal storms. This contrast can feel confusing, isolating, and sometimes even guilt-inducing. If this is you, you’re not alone. Emotional heaviness during the holidays is more common than most people reali

Depression in older adults is often mistaken for ageing, yet it is deeply tied to grief, declining health, and shifting roles. Many seniors carry losses in silence, unsure how to speak about sadness or change. Understanding these signs allows us to respond with compassion. Ageing well is not about staying cheerful, but about making space for grief, connection, and renewed meaning.

Loneliness in later life often hides behind quiet routines. As mobility, health and social circles change, many older adults begin to feel invisible. Explore how loneliness impacts emotional and physical wellbeing, why it goes unnoticed, and how therapy and compassionate caregiving can restore connection, dignity and purpose for those ageing.