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Cut your risk of stroke by a third with regular walks

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Cut your risk of stroke by a third with regular walks

With around 152,000 people in the UK suffering fatal or disabling strokes every year, experts are always looking at ways to cut the risk of stroke. A recent study has suggested that taking a 90 minute stroll everyday could cut
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Could strokes be triggered by changes in the weather?

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Could strokes be triggered by changes in the weather?

Researchers from the Yale School of Public Health have discovered a link between cold weather and risk of stroke – the study results showed that cooler temperatures and variation in temperature meant people were more likely to suffer a fatal
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Could new protein stop Parkinson’s disease?

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Could new protein stop Parkinson’s disease?

Scientists at the MRC Centre for Developmental and Biomedical Genetics (CDBG) and the Sheffield Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) at the University of Sheffield have discovered a new protein which could be key in the fight against Parkinson’s. Scientists at
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Challenging negative stereotypes about ageing

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Challenging negative stereotypes about ageing

Learn more about why negative stereotypes about the older generation are often unfounded and can lead to poorer physical and cognitive health outcomes for older people. Negative stereotypes about ageing can be damaging to older people’s sense of self and,
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Audit reveals poor hospital care for dementia patients

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Audit reveals poor hospital care for dementia patients

A national audit commissioned by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) has shown that elderly patients with dementia are frequently experiencing substandard hospital care. A national audit commissioned by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) has shown that elderly patients
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80% of elderly people with depression can be helped

Posted 11 Nov 2019

80% of elderly people with depression can be helped

As we enter Mental Health Awareness Week in 2024, it’s as important as ever to understand depression and how we can recognise it in our elderly loved ones. One in five elderly people in our communities is living with depression.
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Walking 8,900 steps a day could lower risk of Alzheimer’s, researchers claim

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Walking 8,900 steps a day could lower risk of Alzheimer’s, researchers claim

Walking just under 9,000 steps a day could help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have claimed. ‘Beneficial effects were seen at even modest levels of physical activity’. Walking just under 9,000 steps a day could help protect the
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What are the alternatives to pet rehoming?

Posted 08 Nov 2019

What are the alternatives to pet rehoming?

Getting older and having more complex care needs can bring about a tough decision if you have a pet at home. If you’re thinking about residential care, you’ll want to carefully research the organisation’s policy on animal companions. Unfortunately, not
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4 positive news stories about older people that will raise a smile

Posted 08 Nov 2019

4 positive news stories about older people that will raise a smile

Raise a smile with these four positive news stories about older people, which show just how valuable older people and those who care for them are to society. Positive news stories about older people are vital for changing perceptions in
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Recognising and reducing delirium in older people

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Recognising and reducing delirium in older people

Find out more about the steps you can take to help reduce delirium and associated behaviours in older loved ones. Understanding how to recognise and start reducing delirium in older people is vital for ensuring your elderly loved ones stay
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