Care sector accounting wastage
The UK’s care sector crisis has reached an all-time high: after a tough few years with the pandemic and staff retention, it’s facing a new...
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.
Petition to improve care and safety of frail elderly inpatients
SFEI (Safeguarding Frail Elderly Inpatients), a leading advocate for the well-being of frail elderly patients, has announced the launch of a new nationwide campaign and...
Half the population to have a mental health disorder by 75
Half the population to have a mental health disorder by 75 years of age: A global study co-led by researchers from The University of Queensland...
Dementia risk differs between sex and gender identity, study suggests
Dementia risk differs between sex and gender identity, study suggests: Transgender and non-binary adults may be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease – the...
Cell protein discovery points to healthier ageing
Cell protein discovery points to healthier ageing: Researchers at The University of Queensland have found an anti-ageing function in a protein deep within human cells....
How genetics, diet and gut health influence Alzheimer’s risk
How genetics, diet and gut health influence Alzheimer's risk: Scientists at the University of East Anglia and the Quadram Institute are launching a new study...
Falls: First aid for carers
Trips and Falls: Falls are a major cause of older people needing to be admitted to hospital. They can have a major impact on their...
7 cardio exercises to increase endurance as you age
Bupa Care Services comments for The Hippocratic Post | 7 cardio exercises to increase endurance as you age. As you age, regular exercise may become...
Try new foods in old age to ward off dementia
TRYING new foods as we age could help ward off dementia, according to academic research. Dr Ritchie Williamson, Director of Research - Life Course at the...
Conversations: Silence isn’t always golden
66% of Brits who’ve lost older loved ones wish they had more meaningful conversations together to understand the ‘real them’. The poll of 2,000 UK...
