Around 15 million people in England suffer with a long-term health condition, with around four million elderly cases. The challenges posed by individuals with health conditions are so great that they could represent the healthcare equivalent to climate change, and they have put a real strain on the NHS. Physical Health Conditions that could Affect Your Loved Ones There is a long list of physical health conditions which are very common in older people; but with medical advances happening every day, the senior members of your family now have the tools they need to deal with these …
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: 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: Eggs Declared Safe For Elderly 30 Years After Salmonella Scare
In this week's Careline news round up we discuss the risk of Salmonella, 30 years on from the UK crisis, and the Food Standards Agency's new announcement. Also, loneliness in the elderly hit the headlines, and the story of the Minister who says elderly should sell their homes to pay for care costs. UK Eggs Declared Safe For Elderly & Pregnant To Consume after Salmonella Scare The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have announced this week that the elderly, pregnant and babies can now safely consume runny and raw British eggs, which in the previous 30 years was a danger to health due …
The First Signs of Alzheimer’s Onset
Latest news reports published have claimed that the use of pauses and filler words may be tied to mental decline, which can lead to Alzheimer's. These findings have come from a study undertaken by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Study leader, Sterling Johnson has said, “What we've discovered here is there are aspects of language that are affected earlier than we thought." "The study involved getting people to describe a picture they were shown in taped sessions two years apart. Those with early-stage mild cognitive impairment slid much faster on certain verbal skills than …
Preventing Dementia with a song and dance
The health watchdog, NICE, has encouraged that the elderly take part in a choir group and other activities for preventing dementia. You can read the article from The Telegraph. NICE are suggesting that pensioners should join choirs, read to young children and partake in other similar activities for preventing dementia and loneliness. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence also argue that older people should be offered more activities for their health and happiness. The advice comes after many studies about the benefits of activities in maintaining health and …
