Search Results for: medicine

Medicine: Waste not, want not…and take the right dosage

19 Nov 15

Medicine waste in the UK is a major issue. The Department of Health says that in...

Helping elderly to take medicine safely

09 Dec 14

Many older people do not know how to take medicines safely and can often get confused....

Driving Issues for Older People

28 May 18

As people age, their driving abilities inevitably change. However, by reducing risk factors and incorporating safe...

Top tips for improving sleep in older people

15 May 18

Sleep patterns change as you age, because the body produces lower levels of growth hormone, which...

Safety at home for older people

19 Mar 18

Keeping your parent safe at home is obviously of paramount importance. Home should be where they...

Diabetes and the ageing heart

15 Jan 18

Diabetes increases the damage done by some of the major risk factors for coronary heart disease...

Parkinson’s diagnosis and treatment

12 Oct 17

How is Parkinson’s diagnosed? Diagnosis of Parkinson’s is made by a doctor, who takes a detailed...

Benefits of yoga for older people

03 Sep 17

It is a fact that we are living longer these days, but it is also true...

Top Seven iPad Apps for People With Dementia

22 Aug 17

People with dementia often find it difficult to access or use new forms of technology Touchscreen...

Eating well for ageing

08 Aug 17

For older people, eating well as they age becomes even more important It increases their ability to...

How acupuncture can help elderly

31 Jul 17

The overall aim of acupuncture is to restore the body’s equilibrium and it can be extremely...

Managing hospital discharge for elderly

18 Jul 17

If your elderly relative has been in hospital, it should be good news when they are...

Heart attack in older people

10 Jul 17

Why do heart attacks happen? Most heart attacks are caused by coronary heart disease, which is...

Dementia and Hearing loss

06 Jul 17

Dementia is a condition which affects brain function. There are various types of dementia, such as...

Heart failure in older people

15 May 17

What is heart failure? Having heart failure means that, for some reason, your heart is not...

Heart valve disease in older people

20 Mar 17

What are heart valves? Your heart is a muscle, which pumps blood to your lungs and...

Factors to Consider Before Hip Replacement Surgery

19 Feb 17

Your parent may be at the stage in life where their joints have deteriorated to the...

Are two sleeps better than one?

16 Aug 16

There has been unanimous evidence for quite some time now that people should look at trying...

High cholesterol in older people

16 Jul 16

What is cholesterol and how does it affect older people? Cholesterol is a fatty substance which...

Jargon-free A-Z of elderly care terminology

15 Jul 16

When your parents age and you have to start dealing with the problem associated with old...

Story of personal journey as a carer

28 Jun 16

Everyone’s care journey is different. Here we explore the story of carer Sarah Bradshaw and her...

How Technology can help carers

16 Jun 16

These days, we use technology in all aspects of our lives, from internet banking to online...

What does being a carer entail for you?

20 May 16

Are you a carer of a loved one, who is older, disabled or seriously ill? Whether...

Top tips to manage your medication

20 Apr 16

In old age, many of us rely on medication to get us through the day and...

Dangers of dehydration in older people

12 Apr 16

Adequate fluid is essential to allow the body to sweat to regulate temperature, maintain good levels...

Alcohol problems in older adults

16 Feb 16

Coverage in the media may well give the impression that drinking too much alcohol is something...

What benefits can you claim over 60?

21 Jan 16

Many older people in the UK are unaware that they are entitled to receive cash benefits...

Top tips for filling out an attendance allowance form

17 Dec 15

Attendance allowance is granted to those people over 65 who require personal care assistance. The form...

The causes of hair loss (alopecia) in men and women

24 Nov 15

Hair loss can happen to men and women and for a variety of reasons Male pattern...

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