elderly

Dementia is a complex and often challenging condition that can affect the elderly, gradually eroding their cognitive abilities and altering their behaviour.

More than two million people aged 75 and over live alone in England, and as it’s loneliness awareness week, we must ensure they feel connected and cared for.

As little as 25 minutes a day of slow walking seems enough to counter bedrest’s detrimental physical effects on older hospital patients, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence.

Adverse childhood experiences have impacts deep into old age, especially for those who experienced violence, and include both physical and cognitive impairments.

Many older people don’t know about or are reluctant to claim all the allowances or benefits available to them.

There are many lessons to be learned and achievements to be celebrated by women worldwide.

There are many activities that elderly people with dementia can do at home to keep their brains active and engaged, as well as have fun.

Sundowning syndrome is a phenomenon characterised by the emergence or intensification of psychiatric symptoms in the late afternoon to early evening.

Keeping your weight within a healthy range is essential for overall fitness and well-being.

January is a difficult month for many, especially the older generation.

As your loved one ages, their needs will change; they become less independent and may require more care.

The elderly and individuals with physical disabilities and mobility issues need to regulate their body temperature at night.

Almost 300,000 adults have found themselves on adult social care ‘waiting lists’ due to funding pressures in the sector.

When family members or certain people in our household experience ageing, we do our best to care for them.

Smart speaker technology has the potential to be more than a surveillance device, particularly for population segments such as the ageing-at-home.