Hearing loss: a major public health issue?
Hearing loss is not a minor inconvenience in someone’s life. Many patients are desperate and socially isolated by their inability to hear what is going...
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.
Valium is no cure for loneliness
No one can doubt that there is an epidemic of loneliness among older people in the UK. The most senior acute care doctor in England,...
Telehealth – here to stay?
The digital revolution has had a huge impact on society as a whole, helping to connect people and build relationships, facilitate business transactions and cut...
Dear Doctor’s Diary: Certifying a Death
SHO medic Omar Hafeez-Bore is director/producer and founder of Short Sharp Productions. His honest, chatty one minute films capture the thoughts and opinions of young...
