As of this week, you will be able to “Ask Alexa” for advice and information regarding health conditions. This comes after a partnership was formed between Amazon and the NHS. Previously, the Alexa device was programmed to scour several different online sources for health information. This meant the information relayed back to the device user may not necessarily be from a reputable source. Furthermore, it was not always verified by medical professionals. The device will now recognize that the user is asking a health-related question and will link directly to information provided by …
John Prescott hospitalised after suffering a stroke
Former deputy Prime Minister John Prescott was admitted to Hull Royal Infirmary on Friday, after suffering a stroke. A statement was released on Lord Prescott’s Twitter, praising the swift actions of the ambulance staff, doctors and nurses in A&E and the stroke unit. The statement read ‘they have been remarkable, and we cannot thank them enough.’ Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson stated that John is ‘over the worst.’ He went on to say, ‘now it’s about the aftercare, it's what comes afterwards that is as important as what happens on the day of the stroke itself.’ This comes …
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: Elderly Shoppers put-off by Automated Checkouts
In this week's news article we take a look at a recent survey which has revealed that elderly shoppers are avoiding going shopping due to the automated checkouts that can be found in the majority of stores. Elsewhere, barbers are being encouraged to provide complementary services to elderly men in order to combat loneliness during the festive period. We also have news regarding a new pen pal scheme in Kidderminster and an intriguing story about one elderly couple's unbreakable appliances. Elderly Shoppers put-off by Automated Checkouts A new survey released by a housing charity has …
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'. …
