We take a look at all the news hitting the headlines this week concerning the elderly. Stories this week include the topics of sugar and dementia links, a specialist A&E ward for the elderly and driver-less cars. Norfolk Hospital Set For Specialist A&E Ward For Elderly The Norfolk and Norwich (N&N) University Hospital is set to have a special A&E ward for those aged 80 and over. The news reported across several newspapers, including The BBC, highlighted that 'elderly patients will be sent straight to a dedicated emergency department when they arrive at the hospital'. …
Winter health for carers and the elderly
It's incredibly important that at this time of year we make sure that our winter health is our top priority. The cold weather can put the elderly at risk, which in-turn places even more pressure on the NHS. There are already concerns that this year's flu season is going to be a tough one. The NHS have admitted that they are scared that this year's flu jab may not have an affect on the elderly, and that the flu may spread. We have only just hit November and already temperatures have plummeted to around two degrees in the mornings and evenings. The cold affects older people the …
News: Pensioners Living Costs Exceed UK Average, Financial Costs & Flu Vaccine
In this week's news round-up we cover the following stories: Living costs for pensioners in South East exceed UK average reported by the Sussex Express. Health chiefs urge elderly get their Flu vaccine as early as possible, reported in The Gazette and finally the story reported in The Guardian that states 'Half of UK adults are financially vulnerable'. Pensioners Living Costs Exceed UK Average A report featured in the Sussex Express has said that pensioners living in the South East are paying living costs that are above the UK average. The research by the Financial Planning …
News: Elderly People need to Exercise for their health and to ease healthcare pressure
Stories hitting the headlines this week include the topic of exercise. Experts have called for a shift in the ‘prevailing attitude’ which views exercise as an activity only for the young. Also new research has found that volunteering could be an effective way for seniors to boost their cognitive function. Elderly Must Exercise The main story from the week concerns the elderly and exercising. Reported in the Telegraph, the headline read, "Old age is not for taking it easy. Elderly must exercise to keep health costs down, say experts". The story went on to state that doctors …
Will Robots Be The Future Of Homecare?
Will Robots Be The Future Of Homecare? In recent reports it's been suggested that robots could bridge the elder-care gap in the near future! With demands for professional care givers already out-doing supply, experts say this workforce shortage will only get worse as the populations mortality rate decreases. So what's the answer? Well, Robots apparently. "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 …
Love Chocolate? 4 Healthy Recipes You Should Try
Love Chocolate? 4 Healthy Recipes You Should Try Calling all chocolate lovers - what's better than hearing both healthy and chocolate in the same sentence? Probably not much else. It's the ultimate comfort food, that many of us snack on, and it can change our moods from good to bad in times of need. Sadly chocolate consumed in high amounts isn't the healthiest of choices, however small amounts and of the good type can actually have health benefits!! Can Chocolate Really Be 'Healthy'? The answer is yes! - in moderation though of course and with the right kind of …
