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 …
Recognising Depression in Older People
Today, our understanding of mental health is better than ever. But are older people being left behind? Depression in older people can sometimes be brushed off as a natural part of growing older. It shouldn't be this way. If depression goes untreated, it can cause a serious decline in an older person's physical and mental health. Today's article aims to help you recognise depression in older people. If you notice any signs or symptoms that you or someone you know may be suffering from depression, now is the time to act. The Facts About Depression: 68% of adults over 65 report …
The Ingredients of a Good Night’s Sleep
There are many elements that work together to create a great night’s sleep. Today, we're going to break down a few of the most important components. You may notice as you age that you are finding it harder to get to sleep and maintain a deep sleep. However, poor sleep is not a natural consequence of ageing. If you struggle with sleep then you should try to understand its links to your lifestyle and environment. Your sleep can have a huge impact on your overall health and quality of life. Therefore, we believe that everyone deserves a good night's sleep. Your Bedroom Environment: …
Advice for Older Carers
It is quite clear that our population is an ageing one. Survival rates are increasing and people are living longer due to a variety of different factors. This means that there is also a growing number of older carers. It is important that, as a community, we support and uplift those taking care of a loved one in later life. Figures have revealed that carers 65 and over provide around 54 million hours of unpaid carers work in England. The underfunded social care system forces many people to look to their family to provide the care they need. Many older carers are supporting their …
Symptoms of Dehydration in Elderly People
Elderly and older people are at a higher risk of dehydration than younger people simply because of how the body composition changes with age. Older people have less water in the body than younger people. Another reason elderly people are more at risk of dehydration is that some conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease and dementia can affect a person's ability to remember to have a drink or to recognise when they need to. Some medications can affect hydration within the body too. Here are symptoms of dehydration in elderly people. Symptoms of Dehydration Some common signs …
Supporting Older Workers – Ageism in the Workplace
As we age, we all want to maintain our independence wherever possible. For most of us, retirement sounds like a well-needed rest, but there are many older people who find that retirement is not what they imagined. As a result, our elderly loved ones may have the desire to return to work. Despite stereotypes, older workers are able to offer fantastic contributions to employers. Mature workers hold a wealth of experience, knowledge, and expertise that not many younger workers are able to compete with. Unfortunately, this is not reflected in the workplace. Older workers take up a …
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