Stories hitting the headlines this week include the topic of exercise. Experts have called for a shift in the ‘prevailing attitude’ which views exercise as an activity only for the young. Also new research has found that volunteering could be an effective way for seniors to boost their cognitive function. Elderly Must Exercise The main story from the week concerns the elderly and exercising. Reported in the Telegraph, the headline read, "Old age is not for taking it easy. Elderly must exercise to keep health costs down, say experts". The story went on to state that doctors …
Tips for Preventing Falls In Older People
Did you know 1 in 3 over 65's who live at home suffer from falls every year. This results in hundreds of admissions to hospitals each year. What can be done to reduce this worrying statistic and keep the elderly safe at home? We present three tips to help prevent the elderly from suffering: 1. Eliminate hazards in the home Preventing falls in the home can be done by making sure objects are not underfoot. Help elderly loved ones by organising their homes and keeping it clean for them. They may trip on rugs or uneven floors, so review the hazards and change anything that could be …
National Heart Month
Did you know February marks National Heart Month? This important month of awareness aims to inform and educate on how to keep a healthy heart and prevent heart disease across the nation. There's so much we can do to get involved with this important calendar event, not only by educating ourselves and others, but by making little changes to our daily lives and getting involved with campaigning, volunteering and fundraising. The British Heart Foundation provides huge amounts of important information regarding heart disease and how to prevent it. This month they released a poignant …
A Brighter Blue Monday
The Monday blues takes on a whole new meaning today, as this year January 16 has been titled Blue Monday. An analysis of current weather conditions, debt levels, weight gain, low motivation levels and the length of time it’s been since Christmas all contribute to the equation created back in 2005 that state this day to be the most depressing day of the year! Of course, there is no scientific basis for this, as any credible expert will tell you, but that hasn’t stopped the masses from taking this idea mainstream. Christmas is a far-gone memory and the aftermath is setting in. …
