5 myths about age and ageism
Age is just a number: the 5 biggest myths about ageism that must be removed after searches for discrimination support reaches all time high. The...
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.
Too much sleep puts seniors at risk of dementia
Nina Ranken explores how too much sleep puts seniors at risk of Dementia: Sleep is just as important as diet and exercise for ageing individuals,...
The Bionics Institute depression trial for dementia
The Bionics Institute is preparing to launch a world-first clinical research trial to investigate whether a treatment for depression could be the key to fighting...
Strategy to tackle ‘Early Exiters’ from the workforce
Demos publishes new report in collaboration with The Physiological Society and the Centre for Ageing Better, Understanding 'Early Exiters', which explores the exodus of older...
Plan to improve safety of healthcare
Plan to improve safety of healthcare for thousands: A team of researchers has won £5.8m in funding to improve healthcare outcomes for people receiving home...
World Singing Day: How Singing Can Help Those Living with Dementia
World Singing Day: How Singing Can Help Those Living with Dementia: From looking after your lung health to promoting social and neural connections, singing can...
Back pain programme has lasting results
Taking control of back pain offers long-lasting results with ‘Back in Shape’ programme: writing exclusively for the Hippocratic Post, Consultant Osteopath Michael Fatica shares the...
One in three Alzheimer’s carers has persistent symptoms of depression
One in three Alzheimer's disease family caregivers has persistent symptoms of depression: More than 60% of family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) experienced...
Crucial 12 week window to avoid chronic back pain
Experts identify 12 week ‘window’ crucial to avoiding chronic back pain. Raising awareness this Back Care Awareness Week, 3-7 October 2022, signpost back ‘niggles’ that...
Dementia diagnosis could be fast-tracked with AI
Dementia diagnosis could be fast-tracked using artificial intelligence: Different forms of dementia could be spotted sooner and more easily by analysing recordings of patients' electrical...
