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 …
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 …
Senior Discounts – Restaurants
Senior Discounts – Restaurants Did you know that there are plenty of senior discounts out there? These vary across sectors such as leisure, food and drink, retail and so forth. There's almost always a deal you can find, particularly online where hundreds of offers can be sourced. Much like companies and venues offering child and student discounts, senior discounts are just as common. In this first discount edition blog article we're going to give a run down of the senior discounts available across various restaurants. With savings almost as much as 25%, it's the …
Top 5 Mobility Scooters
There comes a point in many of our lives where getting around just isn’t as easy as it once was. Despite the increased struggle, this shouldn’t stop you from doing daily activities and keeping your independence. Many people turn to aids to help them get about more easily and ensure their quality of life doesn’t decline. With technology advancing every day improved developments are always taking place. Mobility scooters were originally very heavy and slow pieces of equipment. Thankfully this is no longer the case. Mobility scooters now allow you to move around much more easily than …
