In this week's news round-up we cover the following stories: Living costs for pensioners in South East exceed UK average reported by the Sussex Express. Health chiefs urge elderly get their Flu vaccine as early as possible, reported in The Gazette and finally the story reported in The Guardian that states 'Half of UK adults are financially vulnerable'. Pensioners Living Costs Exceed UK Average A report featured in the Sussex Express has said that pensioners living in the South East are paying living costs that are above the UK average. The research by the Financial Planning …
Archives for October 2017
News: Elderly People need to Exercise for their health and to ease healthcare pressure
Stories hitting the headlines this week include the topic of exercise. Experts have called for a shift in the ‘prevailing attitude’ which views exercise as an activity only for the young. Also new research has found that volunteering could be an effective way for seniors to boost their cognitive function. Elderly Must Exercise The main story from the week concerns the elderly and exercising. Reported in the Telegraph, the headline read, "Old age is not for taking it easy. Elderly must exercise to keep health costs down, say experts". The story went on to state that doctors …
News: Eggs Declared Safe For Elderly 30 Years After Salmonella Scare
In this week's Careline news round up we discuss the risk of Salmonella, 30 years on from the UK crisis, and the Food Standards Agency's new announcement. Also, loneliness in the elderly hit the headlines, and the story of the Minister who says elderly should sell their homes to pay for care costs. UK Eggs Declared Safe For Elderly & Pregnant To Consume after Salmonella Scare The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have announced this week that the elderly, pregnant and babies can now safely consume runny and raw British eggs, which in the previous 30 years was a danger to health due …