Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, which affects around 850,000 people in the UK. Alzheimer's makes up between 50% and 75% of all dementia cases and causes memory loss, confusion, and speech problems. Although there is currently no cure for dementia, there are several treatments which can delay or slow down its progress. The key to effective treatment is early diagnosis, so it's crucial to spot the signs quickly. In today's article, we will talk you through the most common early signs of Alzheimer's disease. Who can get Alzheimer's Disease? Forms of dementia …
Careline GPS Alarm: Help At Home & On The Go
Our mission here at Careline365 is to support elderly and disabled people, helping them stay safe, active, and independent. Our standard personal alarms already help thousands of families throughout the UK to carry on living independently at home. Now, thanks to the latest telecare technology, alarm users can enjoy peace of mind wherever they go with the Careline GPS Alarm. What is the Careline GPS Alarm? The Careline GPS Alarm is the newest addition to our range of personal alarms for elderly and disabled people. It's the first personal alarm that allows you to call for help …
Technological Innovations for Those Living with Dementia
What is Dementia? Dementia is a degenerative syndrome which causes brain function to decline over time. The symptoms include problems with: Memory loss Thinking speed Mental sharpness and quickness Understanding Language Judgement Mood Movement Carrying out daily activities Dementia is sometimes confused with Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia. People who suffer from dementia are often confused or cannot remember and retain certain information. This can sometimes come across to others as avoiding issues or not telling the …
Physical & Mental Health Conditions that could affect your Older Parents
Around 15 million people in England suffer with a long-term health condition, with around four million elderly cases. These conditions can be very challenging to live with and to treat. With an ageing population, the NHS faces growing demand each year. Outcomes for most of these health conditions can be greatly improved by noticing symptoms quickly. With this in mind, we're put together this handy guide to some of the physical and mental health conditions that could affect your older loved ones. Physical Health Conditions that could Affect Your Loved Ones There is a long list of …
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'. …
