Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a virus which was first encountered in Wuhan at the end of 2019. Since first being discovered, it has spread across the world, affecting over 5,000,000 people. Most of the worlds population are currently in lockdown in their respective countries to try and stop the spread of the virus. Communities are being told to not leave their homes, to not interact with anyone who does not reside in their households and to generally quarantine themselves - even from those who they live with - if they feel unwell or are over the age of 70. As a society, we're now …
Easy Exercises for Older People at Home
The coronavirus has had a huge impact on our day to day lives and we have all needed to adapt. Many of us have been restricted to going out only once a day to get essentials. So, how can we maintain a healthy lifestyle and ensure we are getting enough exercise when confined to the house? With this in mind, we've put together some simple yet effective exercises for older people to do at home. Warming Up Firstly, remember that stretching before and after exercise is an important part of any routine. Warming up prepares your heart, lungs, and muscles for a workout. Just five …
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 …
Top 5 Mobility Scooters
There comes a point in many of our lives where getting around just isn’t as easy as it once was. Despite the increased struggle, this shouldn’t stop you from doing daily activities and keeping your independence. Many people turn to aids to help them get about more easily and ensure their quality of life doesn’t decline. With technology advancing every day improved developments are always taking place. Mobility scooters were originally very heavy and slow pieces of equipment. Thankfully this is no longer the case. Mobility scooters now allow you to move around much more easily than …
Clubs and Activity Groups for the Elderly
Clubs and activity groups for the elderly can be extremely enriching. Taking part in activities can assist in keeping the mind sharp, the body strong and spirits high. So why not encourage your loved one or elderly parent to join a local group or club. There's a plethora of activities which they could enjoy. Whether it's playing games, spending time outdoors, socialising with family and friends or doing a hobby such as painting. Getting involved in activities and groups with peers can greatly benefit the well-being of your elderly loved one and help to reduce the risk of …
Denise Nickerson Willy Wonka Star Dies Age 62
Former child actress Denise Nickerson has sadly passed away aged 62. Denise was best known for playing Violet Beauregarde in the original Willy Wonka and The Chocolate factory. The star was rushed to hospital on Monday where she was placed on life support. Denise had suffered a ‘severe stroke’ in June 2018 from which she had never fully recovered. The impact of this as well as suffering from pneumonia and frequent seizures sadly led to her entering a coma-like state from which her condition progressively worsened. Denise’s family made the decision at 3am on the 10th of July to …
