Since the UK's coronavirus vaccination programme began, more than 52 million people have already received their first dose of the jab. What's more, more than 17 million people have received both doses for maximum protection against Covid-19! You've probably heard about the different kinds of vaccines available here in the UK. Today's article will explain how the coronavirus vaccine works. We'll also break down the differences between the three different vaccines currently being rolled out nationwide. Coronavirus Vaccines in the UK As you probably know, there are currently three …
Coronavirus In The UK: Live Updates
COVID-19 is an infectious disease which emerged at the end of 2019. Since then, it has spread across the world, with more than 85 million cases so far. The UK has been in varying states of lockdown and local restrictions since March 2020. However, here at Careline365, we have maintained our usual service throughout the coronavirus crisis. We want to assure all our alarm users and their families that the Careline alarm service will continue to operate as normal throughout these uncertain times. What is Coronavirus? Coronavirus is a highly infectious virus, which causes COVID-19. …
Technological Innovations for Those Living with Dementia
What is Dementia? Dementia is a degenerative syndrome that causes brain function to decline over time. Dementia can be confused with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, while dementia is the term used to categories a group of symptoms. The symptoms include problems with: Memory loss Thinking speed Mental sharpness and quickness Understanding Language Judgement Mood Movement Carrying out daily activities People who suffer from dementia are often confused or cannot remember and retain certain information. As a result, this can …
Costs of Elderly Care – News Update
According to reports, "the number of over-65s needing care is set to leap by a quarter in a decade." The NHS is predicted to struggle. The predictions have come from Liverpool University. They have expressed that the nation needs to think about their later years earlier on to help ease the burden. The University has called for more focus on diet improvement, drinking responsibly, heart disease awareness and increasing physical activity to reduce the costs of elderly care. These are just a few of the biggest health conditions for which the NHS has to deal with every year. Lead …
Robots: The Future Of Elderly Care?
The UK is currently facing a shortage of nurses and carers. According to statistics from January 2020, the NHS workforce gap could reach almost 250,000 by the year 2030. Research by The King's Fund reveals that around 1 in 11 care worker roles are currently unfilled. Could robots be the answer? "Just as automation has begun to do jobs previously seen as uniquely suited for humans, like retrieving goods from warehouses, robots will assist your elderly relatives. As a robotics researcher, I believe artificial intelligence has the potential not only to care for our elders but to do so …
The First 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, which affects around 850,000 people in the UK. Alzheimer's makes up between 50% and 75% of all dementia cases and causes memory loss, confusion, and speech problems. Although there is currently no cure for dementia, there are several treatments which can delay or slow down its progress. The key to effective treatment is early diagnosis, so it's crucial to spot the signs quickly. In today's article, we will talk you through the most common early signs of Alzheimer's disease. Who can get Alzheimer's Disease? Forms of dementia …
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