FOR those fortunate enough to have an elderly parent or grandparent still alive, not being able to spend time with them has been one of the most difficult parts of the lockdown.
For millions of senior citizens, social activities like meeting friends and family and attending religious services and stokvel and burial society meetings are the mainstay of their lives.
Because of social distancing regulations, most of these activities have been curtailed, potentially leaving them feeling socially isolated and lonely.
And leaving their loved ones anxious for their wellbeing.
The reality however is that in keeping our distance from our elderly parents and grandparents at this time we could be saving their lives.
Coronavirus can infect anyone, but older people are among those at highest risk of getting severely ill and possibly dying.
Sadly, there have been a number of coronavirus outbreaks at old age homes
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