Health
How can you help your parent stay well for as long as possible and find their way through a complex health system?
Breathwork vs Meditation: Why Choosing Breathwork Could Transform Your Practice
Collaborative Post Today, more and more people are turning toward holistic approaches to health and wellness like yoga and meditation as we learn how much stress can impact our bodies. However, perhaps one of the most beneficial practices is just now entering main-stream culture – breathwork. But what is breathwork and what are the benefits? […]
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You Are What You Eat, So What Is What You’re Eating Doing to You?
Collaborative Post We’re living in a world obsessed with how we look. What we see in the mirror influences how we feel – and what we see in the mirror isn’t always what we want to see. How much of a role do you think diet plays in this? A big one. Below, we’ll tell […]
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What is dysphasia and why is it a challenge for an older person?
Dysphasia is a language disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate. It’s often caused by damage to the areas of the brain responsible for language due to neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or brain tumours. For older people, dysphasia can be concerning and even dangerous for several reasons. Communication Dysphasia impairs […]
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Dementia prevention update January 2024
Here’s a roundup of the latest research and ideas around how to prevent, or at least delay, the onset of dementia. Biological age rather than actual age could be an indicator of risk of dementia and stroke. Biological markers include blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol levels, inflammation markets, waist circumference and lung capacity. The hope […]
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A Useful Guide for Buying the Right Hearing Aids
Collaborative Post Have you been advised that you need hearing aids? Perhaps this is related to your age and your hearing has been declining for some time. Maybe your working environment has slowly affected your hearing. Either way, know that hearing aids can become your best friend and allow sound to be amplified again. However, […]
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How Brain Injuries Can Affect People in Their Later Years
Collaborative Post Brain injuries can present themselves in many ways but how can they impact people later on in life? Sustaining a brain injury can be a life-altering event, and as individuals age, the repercussions may become more pronounced. From traumatic incidents to gradual degeneration, various factors can contribute to brain injuries. For seniors, understanding […]
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Living independently for longer with clock and task alerts
Living at home independently for as long as possible is vitally important to quality of life for most older people. Deteriorating health, including memory problems, can make staying in their own home increasingly difficult though, and it can seem like going into care is the inevitable result. This move can be delayed though, with the […]
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Why Electric Bikes are More Suitable for Seniors Than Regular Bikes
Collaborative Post Electric bikes are changing the way we think about cycling, especially for seniors. As we age, our exercise goals change, and finding a routine that’s both enjoyable, beneficial, and doable becomes essential for a healthy lifestyle. A solution that merges fun with fitness, these bikes simplify challenging routes and long journeys by providing […]
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Has Legionnaires’ disease gone away?
Collaborative Post When it comes to waterborne diseases, people tend to think that they’re a thing of the past. After all, don’t we live in a modern world, where everything is clean and you don’t need to buy bottled water? Well, not quite. As we’ll see, one of the most dangerous waterborne illnesses – Legionnaires’ […]
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Care for These Key Aspects of Your Health for Better Quality of Life
Collaborative Post It’s no secret that being healthier can help you achieve a better quality of life. You don’t have to be the healthiest person in the world. But you can find that you’re capable of doing a lot more when you feel healthy physically and mentally. Care for all aspects of your health as […]
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