Inactivity or being a “couch potato” isn’t good for your health, it can lead to weight gain, illness and general lack of productivity. We all know this, but at times - especially for the elderly - it can be difficult to find the motivation to get up and workout (let alone knowing what workout to do). Getting fit involves planning, setting goals and keeping track of your progress, and that can seem a lot even without the exercise itself! Fitness trackers are a fantastic way to help your loved one achieve their fitness goals or encourage them to start some gentle exercise and build …
Lifestyle Changes needed after Diabetes Diagnosis
There are many lifestyle changes that people diagnosed with diabetes need to make in order to live a healthy life. People who have recently been diagnosed will need to pay close attention to their diet, sugar level, insulin injections and much more to be able to manage the condition. This can lead to high levels of stress and cause major depression. In this article, I will talk about how to cope with the huge emotional burden that this medical condition causes. Managing Diabetes - Lifestyle Changes There are many factors that need to be managed when people are diagnosed with …
The Dementia Battle and NHS Pressures: Careline News
In this week's news we discuss what's been in the headlines concerning the elderly. In this series we will be discussing the topics of the Dementia battle, robots helping the elderly, and NHS waiting lists. The Dementia Battle A study has claimed that eating a portion of green vegetables a day can 'help the elderly fight of Dementia'. The study followed 960 healthy pensioners over the course of five years, who had an average age of 81 over. They found that those who had at least one portion a day of spinach, kale and lettuce had better mental capacity than those who never or …
News Update: Pride Doesn’t Come Before a Fall
In this week's news update we cover the stories about the elderly who are less likely to fall, freezing weather conditions and depression among our elders. 'Pride doesn't come before a fall' The topic of falls among the elderly hit the headlines this week, in the Telegraph, suggesting that 'pride doesn't come before a fall' after all. The article highlighted that "Pensioners with a sense of pride are less likely to suffer serious falls." This statement comes after research conducted on 11,000 elders. A team of researchers from the universities of Stirling and Aberdeen and the …
News: Specialist A&E Ward For Elderly Announced
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'. …
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 …
