According to new studies, the cases of epilepsy in older adults are rising around the world. This increases the burden on health services and families. However, there is also a risk of under-diagnosis if not enough people can recognise the signs of epilepsy in the elderly. Older people are also less likely to be referred to specialist epilepsy services. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological illness. A seizure occurs when the brain receives a burst of abnormal electrical activity that temporarily interrupts normal brain function. Some people are able to sense when a seizure …
Elderly men suffer loneliness in silence
According to a new study conducted by Age UK, half a million elderly men are suffering from loneliness. That is almost a third of older men. It is predicted that there will be a 65% rise in older men living alone in the coming years. Meaning a large increase in loneliness. As a provider of personal alarms to the elderly, Careline takes this issue very seriously. There are many ways that we can all help to aid the loneliness epidemic. Increasing Loneliness Male lifespans are beginning to catch up with female lifespans due to a decline in smoking, drinking. As well as, declining …
Age-Related Muscle Weakening: A Helpful Guide
As we age, our muscles weaken and deteriorate. The clinical term for this gradual loss is sarcopenia. Its effects also include a loss of stamina and difficulty completing physical activities. A study in 2018 was picked up by newspapers and interpreted as having found evidence for measures against age-related muscle weakening. However, this was not the case. It found that, by the age of 75, people have up to 50% fewer nerves controlling the muscles. With these weakening connections, the muscles begin to shrink. The muscle fibres, in turn, struggle to contract and this causes muscle …
Sleep Better: 5 Top Tips For Having A Healthy Sleep
Everybody knows how important a good night's sleep is. However, not all of us are getting this. Here are our top tips to help you get the best sleep possible every night. How much sleep do we need? A lack of quality sleep has significant impacts on health including higher rates of stroke, Alzheimer's disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. It also affects mental well-being causing higher rates of depression and anxiety and overall poor mood, energy, and motivation. According to experts, the amount of sleep we need depends on age, gender, and lifestyle. Age As we …
Most Common In-Home Injuries for the Elderly
It is important to many of us as we age that we remain independent and stay in our own homes. But staying at home comes with its own set of risks. It is important to be aware of these to keep yourself in the safest possible environment. We become more prone to many injuries as we age. There are also pre-existing health conditions that can affect things such as balance or vision. Some of the most common pre-existing conditions include: Cataracts Glaucoma Arthritis Osteoporosis Parkinson’s disease Cardiovascular disease It is important to consider how these …
Top 10 Mindfulness Techniques
When you hear the word meditation, what springs to mind? Is it sitting cross-legged and humming with your eyes shut? That is probably what pops into most minds. However, there is a type of meditation that you can practice anywhere, at any point in the day, with your eyes open and your legs uncrossed. It's called mindfulness. Mindfulness can be used to lessen feelings of stress and even improving moods in those who experience anxiety or depression. The aim of mindfulness is to be fully present in the current moment without being overwhelmed. Think 'stopping to smell the roses.' …
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