Power of attorney is a legal document which allows you to make decisions on someone else's behalf, if they are no longer able to act in their own best interests. There are a few different kinds of power of attorney. Which one your loved one needs will depend on their situation. Today we'll be discussing Lasting Power of Attorney. What is Lasting Power of Attorney? Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is when you have legal autonomy to act on behalf of someone else. This could be because they are no longer mentally capable of making those decisions, or they no longer wish to make those …
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 …
Looking After Our Mental Health as Lockdown Ends
The majority of people's mental health will have taken a hit during the pandemic and subsequent lockdown. We have experienced uncertainty, a terrifying health scare, loss of jobs, and, for some of us, loss of loved ones. No one is denying it was a troubling time, but we attempted to keep our heads above water as best we could. From baking to exercising, to cheering on a retired captain lapping his garden, we have managed to make it to the end. However, as we open up society more and more this has lead to another new set of stress and uncertainty. Today we will be looking at the …
Coronavirus In The UK: Live Updates
COVID-19 is an infectious disease which emerged at the end of 2019. Since then, it has spread across the world, with more than 85 million cases so far. The UK has been in varying states of lockdown and local restrictions since March 2020. However, here at Careline365, we have maintained our usual service throughout the coronavirus crisis. We want to assure all our alarm users and their families that the Careline alarm service will continue to operate as normal throughout these uncertain times. What is Coronavirus? Coronavirus is a highly infectious virus, which causes COVID-19. …
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 …
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