Falls in care homes can be significantly reduced with intervention
The largest study of care homes in the UK, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that a co-ordinated approach to fall...
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Exploring the complexities of ageing, and offering a comprehensive look at health, wellness, and social care for elderly populations. It delves into mental and cognitive health, support for dementia patients, the impact of menopause, advancements in biological ageing measurement, technology for elder safety, and health challenges during pandemics. It also emphasises the importance of caregiving, physical activities, and creative engagements like poetry for the elderly, reflecting the wide range of medical and social aspects of ageing.
De-cluttering may not help people with dementia
A clutter-free environment may not help people with dementia carry out daily tasks – according to a new study from the University of East Anglia....
Exposing inequities in life expectancy
Exposing inequities in life expectancy : a surge in people dying in their own homes is ‘deeply worrying,’ risking a chasm in life expectancy between...
Top Five Chores Proven to Stave Off Dementia
Fran Vandelli, Dementia Lead at Bupa Care Services gives advice on the Top Five Chores Proven to Stave Off Dementia. It is estimated that 920,000...
Magic bullet treatment targets leukaemia
Magic bullet treatment targets leukaemia: Researchers have made a huge leap forward in finding a targeted therapy for acute myeloid leukaemia. The innovative 'magic bullet' technique uses specific antibody-targeting...
Bone mineral density decreases less than expected after menopause
Bone mineral density at the femoral neck bone in postmenopausal women decreased by an average of 10% during a 25-year follow-up, according to a new...
New study finds dairy foods reduce fractures in aged-care residents
Researchers have found the addition of dairy foods into the daily diet of aged-care residents can reduce fractures and falls, in a study published today...
Life expectancy declining in many English communities
A substantial number of English communities experienced a decline in life expectancy from 2010-2019, Imperial College London researchers have found. In the five years before...
World Arthritis Day: a nurse answers your questions
On World Arthritis Day, Bupa Nurse Kerry John answers your most-Googled questions about Arthritis for the Hippocratic Post. Kerry John is a trained nurse and...
EULAR: World Arthritis Day is 12 October
World Arthritis Day, referred to as WAD, is a global awareness day held every year on 12 October. WAD aims to help raise awareness in...
