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The Silver Line
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Activities for People with Dementia
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Do Doctors care about the elderly?
Do Doctors care about the elderly? I don’t want to be a skeptic and would like to believe all Doctors care for …
Calming activity for someone with dementia
Calming activity for someone with dementia I read about this idea and thought I would share it with you. …
Mobility Scooters
Mobility Scooters I am the biggest advocate for keeping our elderly independent, however not at the cost of accident and …
Vitamins
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Type 2 Diabetes
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Own Home v Care Home
Home Sweet Home Around three in five (59 per cent) of people aged 75 to 85 do not want to …
Assisted travel for the elderly
Assisted Travel for the elderly and disabled Having recently seen an air line passenger desperately upset and shaking having …
Personal care should not be a luxury
Is personal care for the elderly becoming a luxury ? When someone cannot care for themselves it should not be …
Breast Cancer Screening over 70
Breast cancer screening for women over 70 Women aged over 70 are not routinely invited for breast screening. However they are still entitled to …
Food for thought
We all love good food don’t we ? The smell of a delicious meal cooking tempting the taste buds …
Rant
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Living Wills
Living Wills – end of life planning. Would you allow someone to plan your wedding or choose where you holiday …
Elderly Vulnerability
Lonely and alone – the vulnerability of the elderly. Case study The last couple of days have been tough at …
Porridge the superfood
Porridge the super food. I am a huge fan of porridge. Made easier by the ready measured packs so …
Message in a Bottle.
Message in a bottle – A life saver This is a wonderful idea for anyone who is elderly, disabled or who …
Why we need potassium
Why we need potassium Bananas have earned themselves quite a healthy reputation in the fitness world for the high levels …
Do brain training exercises really work?
Do brain training exercises really work? Brain Training exercises in an attempt to prevent or slow cognitive decline is a …
Singing for the Brain
Singing for the brain. ‘Singing for the Brain’ is a service provided by Alzheimer’s Society which uses singing to …
Why do we lose our sense of taste
Why do we lose our sense of taste as we age ? Our ability to taste is …
Diabetes and Alzheimers Link.
Link found between diabetes and alzheimers. High levels of the hormone insulin, brought on by a bad diet, may …
Health Facts
Charities and Medical authorities publish health statistics according to their medical speciality. Below are listed some interesting facts gathered from …
Macular Degeneration and State Benefits
Macular Degeneration and entitlement to State Benefits. Having Macular degeneration does not automatically entitle you to benefits.However the effects of …
Hearing loss in later life
Hearing loss in later life occurs as a result of several factors . Sociocusis is the name used to describe accumulated effects …
Celebration of life
I was in my local post office / shop the other day and saw this publication on the shelf. Initially …
Life is all about Choices
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What to do after a fall.
What to do after a fall Falls can happen to anyone but as we age the chances of having one …
Help with sight loss
Are you visually impaired or do you know someone who is ? What help do you need and …
Over 60 ? What should you be eating ?
If you are over 60 what should you be eating ? Vitamins are vital as we age. Physiological and psychological …
Dementia Diary
I recently read an article in the magazine “Yours” about Pat Johnsons and her husband Peter’s journey with dementia. She …
Why do people with sight loss use white sticks ?
I don’t know about you but I have always taken it for granted that blind people used white sticks?. This …
How to help elderly people take medication Safely.
It’s important to know how to help elderly people take medication safely to avoid missed doses or accidental overdose. There are plenty of ways to do so and products to help.