It seems wheelchair users over the age of 60 have disappeared! George Louw sets out to find them and make sure they have the care they need In 1955, Pete Seeger wrote the first three verses of what would become a well-known song: “Where have all the flowers gone?”. In...

When we asked readers to list the most important attributes of a good caregiver, the results provided incredible insights and raised concerns about some significant but under-appreciated characteristics In a recent survey by QASA on the attributes of a good caregiver that attracted 48 responses, we listed six attributes with...

Ageing often results in a loss of ability or reduced capacity. However, with a little effort, your golden years can be a fulfilling and rewarding time. Here’s how to achieve this As we grow older, we diminish in capacity. We may not believe or accept it, but it is a...

A topic often overlooked but inherent to growing old is a reduced income as a result of pension or the inability to work. With a few lifestyle changes, it is still possible to live off this smaller budget As we move beyond the age where our hair turns silver, most...

Rather than fighting for government, policies or society to fast-track integration, people with disabilities should work towards integration themselves We live in a country where government tries to correct the wrongs and inequities of society through legislation, while people with disabilities protest their exclusion by advocating for better accessibility and...