Former child actress Denise Nickerson has sadly passed away aged 62. Denise was best known for playing Violet Beauregarde in the original Willy Wonka and The Chocolate factory. The star was rushed to hospital on Monday where she was placed on life support. Denise had suffered a ‘severe stroke’ in June 2018 from which she had never fully recovered. The impact of this as well as suffering from pneumonia and frequent seizures sadly led to her entering a coma-like state from which her condition progressively worsened. Denise’s family made the decision at 3am on the 10th of July to …
New June heat records set as heatwave heads towards UK
Parts of Europe are being advised to take care as temperatures soar to sweltering levels, causing a European heatwave. There have already been reports of flash flooding, school closures and concerns over the air quality. Countries such as Spain, France and Italy experienced temperatures over 40 degrees centigrade. The extreme heat is said to be heading towards the UK this weekend. Heatwave causes wildfire in Spain Currently, firefighters in Spain’s Catalonia region are currently battling huge wildfires. There is concern that these will spread as the hot weather continues. Officials …
Ageing in Different Cultures
How the elderly community are treated in certain cultures differs surprisingly. How we care for and treat our elderly loved ones can vary depending on the culture we grew up in. This differs in the way we treat our elders and whether we respect their life experience or see it as a burden. It also varies between having an elderly relative live with you, or whether you tend to find them a home to be cared for in. These cultural differences are also susceptible to change over time. This can be seen in our culture in the UK. A couple of generations ago it was almost expected that an …
Top 5 Mattresses for the Elderly
Many people mention when getting older they can find sleep more elusive. Several medical studies have found that as people age it’s a natural process for sleep patterns to alter. This could involve becoming sleepy earlier, experiencing less deep sleep and waking up earlier. All of this can then be accentuated by things such as medication or aches and pains, which can inhibit sleep. Having a mattress that suits you is important in enabling a good night’s sleep and as we age our bodies have different requirements. Therefore, making sure you evaluate every few years, how well your …
How to use YouTube
Sharing moments through videos and photos has never been easier. The development of social sites such as YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook has made staying connected easier than ever. Whilst some sites may be built especially for images, such as Instagram. YouTube is the master of video and the best thing is anyone can upload a video. You don’t have to be a professional to use YouTube. What is YouTube? Created in 2005, YouTube is an established company when compared to other digital start-ups such as Instagram and Snapchat. Users of the site watch and upload videos for free at any …
How to Live a Happy Life when Living Alone
One of the most common causes of depression is caused by living alone. The sense of loneliness can be overwhelming for many as we were not designed for this. We lived in tribes for thousands of years and it is built into our DNA to crave being in groups of 20 up to 200, because that used to be the average size of a tribe. It can also be a difficult task to look after ourselves when age starts to affect our health. There are many home tasks that are far easier to accomplish working as a two, like making the bed. We can become very weak when we become older which makes things such …
