When you have elderly loved ones, it is important to think about their financial security. Anticipating the potential problems they may encounter in the future is essential. For peace of mind, many people decide to take out an insurance policy of some kind. There are several types of insurance available for older people, but it is not always easy to find the right policy for them. This article will aim to inform you about the different kinds of insurance policies available and will hopefully allow you to make more informed choices in the future. What is Insurance? In a nutshell, …
Epilepsy In The Elderly: How to Spot a Seizure
According to new studies, the cases of epilepsy in older adults are rising around the world. This increases the burden on health services and families. However, there is also a risk of under-diagnosis if not enough people can recognise the signs of epilepsy in the elderly. Older people are also less likely to be referred to specialist epilepsy services. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological illness. A seizure occurs when the brain receives a burst of abnormal electrical activity that temporarily interrupts normal brain function. Some people are able to sense when a seizure …
Age-Related Muscle Weakening: A Helpful Guide
As we age, our muscles weaken and deteriorate. The clinical term for this gradual loss is sarcopenia. Its effects also include a loss of stamina and difficulty completing physical activities. A study in 2018 was picked up by newspapers and interpreted as having found evidence for measures against age-related muscle weakening. However, this was not the case. It found that, by the age of 75, people have up to 50% fewer nerves controlling the muscles. With these weakening connections, the muscles begin to shrink. The muscle fibres, in turn, struggle to contract and this causes muscle …
10 Ways to Save Save Save!
It’s not always easy to know how to manage your expenses with only a small pension. Once retired, income can decrease significantly, and it can be difficult to save money without having an additional income. Luckily, many solutions exist to compensate. This is why in this article we have compiled 10 of the best and most effective ways to save money! 1. Write Down your Expenses Writing down expenses - no matter how big or small - is a good way to find out how much money one has in their pocket every month. The first step is to establish a monthly budget and how much money will be …
Top 5 Podcasts for Older People
When televisions starting popping up in British households in the 1950s, there was concern that it would cause the end of radio as we know it. By the 60s, 9 in 10 UK households owned a TV and it did mean that rather than sitting around a radio to listen to their favourite shows, British families now watched them instead. Radio did see a steady decline in listeners as the years and decades went by, just as had been predicted. However, as the internet developed, a new wave of listening began, it was podcasts. Previously known as audioblogging, its roots can be traced back to the …
Success Over 50: Top 10 Career Success Stories
There's certainly no age limit on career success! Here's our top 10 list of people who found success after the age of 50. …
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