Search Results for: physiotherapy

How physiotherapy can help older people

06 Sep 17

As we age, so our ability to move freely can easily diminish.This can be caused by...

How to prevent elderly anorexia

19 Jul 18

What is elderly anorexia? Anorexia is a medical term that means lack of appetite, but sometimes...

What is Osteoporosis?

02 Jul 18

Our bones contain collagen (protein), calcium salts and other minerals. Each bone is made up of...

Losing weight alleviates joint pain

11 Jun 18

We have all become much more sedentary since the 1950s. Eight out of ten adults used...

Driving Issues for Older People

28 May 18

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

Danger of Falls for Elderly

11 Mar 18

Why elderly people tend to fall (Watch our video with key tips on fall prevention) Falls...

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...

Top apps for the elderly

27 Feb 17

We’ve compiled an extensive list of apps to help care for your parent and to keep your...

Guide to Huntington’s Disease

12 Nov 15

Huntington’s disease (formerly known as Huntington’s chorea) is an inherited condition causing progressive brain damage. The...

Essential guide to hospital discharge

04 Nov 15

We regularly hear about bed blocking in the news, but there is little reason for a...

Essential guide to Reiki for older people

16 Sep 15

As with other forms of complementary and alternative medicines and therapies, there is no hard scientific...

Essential guide to reflexology for older people

20 Aug 15

Growing awareness of complementary and alternative medicines and therapies (CAM) such as acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, raiki,...

New Vit D guidelines help osteoporosis

23 Apr 15

The National Osteoporosis Society has published Vitamin D and Bone Health: A Practical Clinical Guideline for...

Managing pain in older people

It is thought that pain in the elderly population often goes under reported due to stoicism....

Arthritis in the elderly

18 Feb 15

What is Arthritis? The term arthritis literally means “joint inflammation,” but it is generally used to...

Top tips to combat incontinence

12 Feb 15

Whether incontinence is a problem for you, or a worry for your parent, it is a...

All you need know about hip replacements

10 Feb 15

A hip replacement operation replaces a worn hip, often caused by arthritis, or sometimes due to an...

Live Music Improves Wellbeing in Older People

27 Jan 15

Live music is something that we can all enjoy and connect with. It can reach older...

All you need to know about knee replacements

23 Jan 15

Why might you need a knee replacement? Knee replacement normally becomes necessary due to damage and...

Homeshare: companionship for elderly at home

14 Jan 15

What is homesharing? Homeshare schemes provide low-cost practical live-in help, companionship and support to elderly people...

What is Registered Nursing Care Contribution?

21 Aug 14

If you pay some or all of your own fees in a care home where you’re receiving care from a registered nurse or doctor, you might be entitled to Registered Nursing Care Contribution towards the cost of treatment. Typically this will reduce the amount you pay in fees, so it’s worth checking.

What is hospice care?

19 Dec 13

Hospice care is person-centred care provided to people with a terminal illness or life-limiting condition. It...

What is Hospice/Palliative Care?

16 Aug 13

Hospice care is one of the UK’s outstanding success stories. From the opening of the first...

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