Providing care for a loved one is incredibly rewarding. However, it can take a toll on even the most resilient caregiver's own emotional and physical well-being. Here, we explore the ways to recognise Caregiver Stress and provide advice on how carers can ensure their own health and well-being is looked after. …
Researching Your Family Tree And Genealogy
Researching your family tree is a great way to bring your family together and find out more about where you come from. It also preserves your family's history for future generations to come. However, getting started can be a bit overwhelming! Here are some ideas on where to start: …
Older Drivers – Deciding When To Stop Driving
In the UK there is no maximum age limit on when you have to stop driving. However, medical conditions and getting older can affect your ability to drive. Here are some factors to consider and resources to help you with driving in older age. Factors To Consider Once you reach 70 years of age, you'll be asked to renew your driver's licence every 3 years. When deciding whether to renew, the following factors can be considered: Reaction Times As we age our reaction times slow down. It's important to be able to stay alert and react quickly to any hazards on the road. If you've …
Diets To Protect Against Common Health Conditions
The food we put in our bodies has a huge impact on our overall health. Here we explore some common health conditions and the diets that can help. If you're looking to treat your health condition with a special diet, always consult your doctor first. They will be able to provide you with advice and ensure it doesn't affect any medications or other health conditions you may have. Alzheimer's And Cognitive Decline Certain foods are thought to improve brain function and lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease developing. The MIND diet is believed to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's …
New Year’s Resolutions For Older Adults
This week we wave goodbye to 2019 and move into the roaring 20's again! With the New Year comes the tradition of setting New Year's Resolutions. This isn't just an activity for the young - setting resolutions can have a positive impact on health for older people too. Therefore, we've put together our top resolutions for older adults: Ten Minutes Physical Exercise Per Day Exercise is one of the most common New Year's resolutions. Keeping active in senior years is key to remaining healthy and mobile, making this a great resolution for older adults. Aiming for 10 minutes physical …
Sleep Better: 5 Top Tips For Having A Healthy Sleep
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 get …
