Tag Archives: The Elderly

A Plea From The Ranks Of Carers At Home

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

I write this as a plea. Our Prime Minister tells us to stop panic buying, there’s enough for all, stock up in case you need to self-isolate for 14 days, but leave some for others. Please. Mr Johnson, I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Carers, Coronovirus | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Carers, Coronovirus, Covid-19, Kindness, Panic Buying, Sandwich Generation, Self Distancing, Self Isolating, Social Isolation, Supermarkets, The Elderly, The vulnerable | 72 Comments

Memoir Loneliness And Tony Soprano

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Sherri Matthews

Sitting with my mother in the hospital a few weeks ago, an elderly man shuffled into the small waiting room and flopped down into a chair. ‘Three children, eight grandchildren and I never see them…’ he sighed, catching my eye. … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir | Tagged City Lit, Family Life, Friendship, Human Nature, loneliness, Memoir, Memoir Workshop, NHS, Psychology, The Elderly, The Sopranos, Tony Soprano, writing | 152 Comments