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12 Oct 2022
Tips & Advice
Best Gifts for Grandmothers
Whether it’s finding the most brilliant birthday present, or seeking out the ideal stocking filler for Christmas, finding a gift for nan just got easier with our 10 top ideas for the best gifts for grandmothers.
06 Oct 2022
Elderly Care
Nutritional Needs for Older Adults
Keeping the right balance of nutrients in our bodies can become a little more difficult as we grow older. We explore how nutritional needs change as we age.
04 Oct 2022
Elderly Health Conditions
Living With Arthritis as an Elderly Person
If you're an elderly person living with arthritis, you know that the condition can make everyday tasks difficult. But there are many ways to manage your arthritis and improve your day-to-day life.
We explore some tips and advice for living with arthritis.
29 Sept 2022
Activities
Exercises the Elderly Can Do at Home
As we grow older, it’s important to maintain our health and well-being through regular exercise. But it can be more practical to undertake your workouts at home. We discuss the best exercises the elderly can do at home.
28 Sept 2022
Dementia
How is Elderly Dementia Diagnosed in the UK?
If you or an elderly loved one is presenting with any symptoms that look like they could be dementia, it’s important to see your GP to understand what might be happening. Knowing what to expect can help with this process, so we discuss how dementia is diagnosed.
22 Sept 2022
Lone Worker Alarms
Risk Assessments For Lone Workers
Lone workers make up a significant portion of the workforce in many industries, and as such, employers have a duty of care to ensure their safety while they are working. A risk assessment is a vital part of this process, as it allows employers to identify any potential risks that their lone workers may face and put measures in place to mitigate them.
20 Sept 2022
Dementia
Vascular Dementia - Causes, Signs and Symptoms
Vascular dementia is a type of dementia that occurs when there is damage to the brain's blood vessels. Estimated to affect around 150,000 people in the UK, it is a condition that is mostly found in those who are over the age of 65. We explore the common signs, symptoms and causes of the condition.
13 Sept 2022
Elderly Care
Dehydration in the Elderly
Older people are more vulnerable to becoming dehydrated for a variety of reasons, ranging from our bodies changing as we age to environmental and psychological factors. We discuss the causes and signs of dehydration, alongside treatment and prevention.