As we mark International Day of Older Persons, we turn our attention to the impact of ageism on the elderly. Stats reveal that the population of people over 65 is growing rapidly and more of them are being discriminated against as they are forced out of work due to their age. What does this do for their mental wellness and what is it that society can do to keep them active so that they don’t feel abandoned? To help us understand, we are joined on the line by..

Guest: Dr Sihle Nhlabathi - Member of the South African Society of Psychiatry