Innovative care for older people
Northumbria University researchers are celebrating a key milestone in the development and delivery of an innovative new programme designed to improve care for older people....
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.
Practical things that can help elderly patients with Dementia
Here are some small but practical things that can help elderly patients with Dementia: More than 7 million people aged 65 and over in the...
40% of over 50s don’t report hearing loss
A study has found that nearly 40% of those who recognised they had hearing loss did not inform a doctor or nurse. However, this can...
Dentists: Care home residents baring brunt of access crisis
Fourfold increase in residents unable to access routine NHS care: The British Dental Association has stressed Ministers must act on new research from the Care Quality...
Intermittent fasting and dementia study
Intermittent fasting as a protection against dementia: Researchers from the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital will lead a study examining whether intermittent...
When dementia prevention is front of mind
When dementia prevention is front of mind: Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians and the leading cause of death for women....
Norovirus is on the rise
Norovirus is on the rise: here’s how to protect your elderly loved ones from Norovirus as cases in over 65’s surge. As the winter season...
People with dementia facing new challenges
A study exploring how increased digitalisation since the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted finance management for people with dementia and their carers is published today. Researchers...
Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth
Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth: Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve...
Monitoring changes in our elderly loved ones
Six questions to ask yourself about a loved one if you're worried about them as demand for elderly care support surges. Over the last few...
