Did you know International Dance Day is April 29? Well now you do, so grab those tap shoes, pop some music on and let’s bust a move or two! However if you’re not so dance savvy in your own time then never fear as there’s a multitude of classes available for the elderly across the country, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced dancer. Why do we Dance? Dancing is fantastic form of exercise and it's also plenty of fun! Dancing, particularly for the elderly, has many benefits which include: Good for the body – As with any exercise, dance is fantastic for the heart. …
Archives for April 2017
World Malaria Day 2017
April 25 is also known as World Malaria Day – an important calendar event which aims to raise awareness of the importance of the fight against Malaria. It’s a common cause for fundraising, and you may have done your bit towards helping countries where Malaria is rife, as Red Nose Day and other big events put donations towards medical help and preventative measures against Malaria. What Is Malaria? According to the NHS, Malaria is defined as: “ A serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes” If the disease, which can be caught through a single mosquito bite, isn’t correctly …
National Stress Awareness Month
Did you know April marks National Stress Awareness Month? This particularly important month aims to bring about awareness of stress related issues. Many health care professionals and health promotion experts across the country will join together to generate public awareness around the causes and cures for the stress related issues many of us face in modern day society. Sponsored by The Health Resource Network (HRN), a non-profit health education organisation, National Stress Awareness Month is a national, cooperative effort to inform people about the dangers of stress, successful …
Preventing Falls – Light Up Loos Invention
According to Echo News Carehome bosses at Haven Care Home on Harwich Road, Colchester have come up with a bright idea to light up the loos in it's home, preventing falls for its elderly who wake up in the night and take a trip to the bathroom. In addition to illuminated loos, the care home have also installed other glow in the dark features to guide the elderly residents around when they get up at night. This includes footprints leading them to and from the bathroom and also illuminated door-frames and zimmer frames. In the two months since the unique method was installed, only …
