Alzheimer's Disease is a progressive disease that affects brain function. It will mostly initially affect memory, however, as the disease progresses it will affect other mental abilities too. While Alzheimer's is thought by many to only affect the elderly, it actually affects 1 in 20 people under 65. This is known as early onset Alzheimer's. Today we will be looking at 10 early signs of Alzheimer's. 1. Memory Loss While some forgetfulness is common in old age, Alzheimer's related memory loss is not a natural part of aging. Memory loss associated with Alzheimer's will be someone …
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've 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 …
Technological Innovations for Those Living with Dementia
What is Dementia? Dementia is a degenerative syndrome that causes brain function to decline over time. Dementia can be confused with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, while dementia is the term used to categories a group of symptoms. The symptoms include problems with: Memory loss Thinking speed Mental sharpness and quickness Understanding Language Judgement Mood Movement Carrying out daily activities People who suffer from dementia are often confused or cannot remember and retain certain information. As a result, this can …
The First 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
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 …
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 …
