Scientists are progressing with developing a blood test that checks for early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of Dementia and in the UK alone it is speculated that over 850,000 people are affected, with millions of others also affected worldwide. It is caused by an increase in the levels of two proteins in the brain- amyloid and tau. These protein deposits accumulate in the brain and cause damage to nerve cells. These cells are used to communicate with each other for healthy cognitive function. This damage leads to the common …
Archives for August 2019
5 Gardening Tools for the Elderly
National allotment week took place a few weeks ago with the aim to get people gardening. When you're getting older you may find that pottering around in the garden becomes increasingly harder. As mobility becomes more difficult, bending down to tend the flower beds can be even more of a challenge. However, it shouldn’t stop you, that’s why we’ve chosen our five favourite gardening tools to help you or your loved one remain in the garden. Rolling Garden Seat A rolling garden seat will make tending to borders much easier. The cart is sturdy and saves having to get up and …
National Allotment Week
National Allotment Week National allotment week took place last week from August the 12th to August the 18th. It saw a number of events take place across the country. With the aim of people getting together and sharing the benefits of allotment life. An allotment can be a great escape for both individuals and communities. Not only are they a great way of keeping active but they are a valuable resource in terms of producing produce and also creating a place to escape and be passionate about gardening. Don't just think vegetables when it comes to allotments either, as they can also …
Preventing Falls In The Home
It has been recently reported that around half of all hospital admissions for the elderly are due to falls. 5% of those individuals will suffer from a fracture as a result of the fall. But, should falls really be considered an inevitable part of ageing? We are more likely to fall as we age as our bodies are ever-changing. For example, we lose 30% of our muscle mass between the ages of 50 and 70. This loss of muscle density can lead to slower reaction times, loss of balance and much slower recovery times. Whilst many falls can’t be avoided, we’ve compiled a list of some handy …
The Best Small Cars 2019
If you are in the market for a new small car but need some advice on what to buy, then you’ve come to the right place. There comes a time in all our lives when we no longer need large cars to cart people about it. Instead, we need a small car, that is easy to drive, park and most of all safe. Our experts have reviewed all the cars on the market today and have formed a list of the top 5. 1.) Volkswagen Polo The polo has been around for many years now, and it is fair to say it has changed and developed quite a lot. It has also grown in size. Despite this, it is still a ‘small’ …
Inadequate Support In Place For Our Ageing Population
In Britain we currently have an ageing population. More people than ever are needing additional support to live independently, with someone needing the support of a nursing home. So why is this so expensive, and why are those individuals waiting for months for rooms to become available? Midlands103 Radio reported last week that there are currently 50 people waiting for an available place in a nursing home in the Midlands. This is expected to only worsen as the population of older people increases. This means that beds are being blocked in hospitals around the UK as those waiting …
