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 …
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 …
The Challenges of Living Far Away from Elderly Parents
Living far away from elderly parents can be an unsettling prospect for both the elderly and their children. In situations like this, concerns of health, finances, and independence can arise. However, there are several simple solutions that can resolve everyone's worries. In this article, we will be sharing several helpful tips to make the challenges of living far away from elderly parents a little less daunting. 1. Communication Loneliness is a serious problem for many older people in the UK. Adults living far away from elderly parents often worry that their loved ones may feel …
How To Order Groceries Online: A Guide to Online Shopping
Even before the pandemic began, online grocery shopping was becoming increasingly popular. It's great for people who don't have easy access to transport or who struggle to carry heavy shopping bags home. More importantly, ordering your groceries online allows you to stay safe in your home during the COVID-19 crisis. However, we know that some older people might not be 100% confident using the internet and placing their first online shopping order. That's why we've put together this simple guide. In this article, we'll take you through the online grocery shopping process …
Top 5 Podcasts for Older People
When televisions starting popping up in British households in the 1950s, there was concern that it would cause the end of radio as we know it. By the 60s, 9 in 10 UK households owned a TV and it did mean that rather than sitting around a radio to listen to their favourite shows, British families now watched them instead. Radio did see a steady decline in listeners as the years and decades went by, just as had been predicted. However, as the internet developed, a new wave of listening began, it was podcasts. Previously known as audioblogging, its roots can be traced back to the …
Success Over 50: Top 10 Career Success Stories
There's certainly no age limit on career success! Here's our top 10 list of people who found success after the age of 50. …
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