Dementia is a complex and often challenging condition that can affect the elderly, gradually eroding their cognitive abilities and altering their behaviour.
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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.
- Health & Medicine
Walking 25 Minutes a Day Enough to Counter Physical Impact of Bedrest on Older Hospital Patients
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.
- Society & Culture
Ageing Expert on Benefits for the Elderly – Are Your Parents Claiming What They Are Entitled to?
Many older people don’t know about or are reluctant to claim all the allowances or benefits available to them.
- Gender & Sexuality
Support Each Other as Women: Meet the Wonder Women in Care Sharing Timeless Advice This International Women’s Day 2023
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.
- Health & Medicine
Struggling with Mobility? 4 Simple Ways the Elderly Can Improve Their Fitness and Health
Keeping your weight within a healthy range is essential for overall fitness and well-being.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Helping the Elderly Beat the January Blues: Ageing Expert Offers 10 Top Tips
January is a difficult month for many, especially the older generation.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
6 Important Factors to Consider When Choosing a Nursing Home for Your Loved One
by David Radarby David RadarAs your loved one ages, their needs will change; they become less independent and may require more care.
- Health & Medicine
Tips on How Elderly and Disabled Individuals Can Keep Cool During the Heatwave
by News Releaseby News ReleaseThe elderly and individuals with physical disabilities and mobility issues need to regulate their body temperature at night.
- Society & Culture
New Technology Is Supporting the 300,000 People on the Adult Social Care Waiting List in the UK
by News Releaseby News ReleaseAlmost 300,000 adults have found themselves on adult social care ‘waiting lists’ due to funding pressures in the sector.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Nursing Care or Scare? The Psychological Effects of Nursing Homes on the Elderly
When family members or certain people in our household experience ageing, we do our best to care for them.
- Positivity & Lifestyle
Study Explores How the Elderly Use Smart Speaker Technology
by Psychregby PsychregSmart speaker technology has the potential to be more than a surveillance device, particularly for population segments such as the ageing-at-home.