BGS provides free Frailty elearning course
BGS provides Frailty elearning course free for all healthcare professionals: The British Geriatrics Society has updated and relaunched its Frailty elearning course, which is free...
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.
Brits upskilling for brain health
Latest research into learning, skills and interests reveals that almost nine in ten (85 percent) Brits consider themselves to be ‘lifelong learners’, with 77 percent...
How to support a person with dementia during fireworks
For a person with dementia, loud noises can confuse, scare or trigger unwanted past memories. Read Alzheimer’s Society’s top tips for staying safe and scare-free...
‘major differences’ in hospitals’ responses during the pandemic
A Scotland-wide audit of hospital admissions recorded before, during and after the covid lockdowns has uncovered major differences in geriatric services' performance between all Scottish...
Golf, walking and Nordic walking may enhance cognitive function in older adults
Playing a single 18-hole round of golf or completing 6 km of either Nordic walking or regular walking may significantly improve immediate cognitive function in...
Menopause & sex: breaking the taboo for a better love life
Menopause & sex: breaking the taboo for a better love life: From vaginal dryness to loss of libido and low mood, menopause impacts so many...
World Menopause Day 2023: hair loss
On World Menopause Day 2023 we investigate the impact of hair loss: Leading trichologist, Eva Proudman FIT IAT shares her expert advice about how to...
Most accurate test to date developed to measure biological ageing
A team of European researchers has developed a new test that can accurately measure biological ageing in a clinical setting. The discovery was made while...
Technology solutions to keep older people safe and independent
Older people are often desperate for both independence and connection. ‘Aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their own home, as well as...
Falls and the Elderly
More than 500,000 people aged over 65 years of age attend accident and emergency departments every year as the result of accidents at home –...
