Health
How can you help your parent stay well for as long as possible and find their way through a complex health system?
‘Mum has had a fall.’ Why advice to take it easy could hold her back
Your mum might call to say she’s unexpectedly tripped over, or you might even walk in to find her on the floor. She is shaken and bruised, but insisting she is fine. Once the panic settles, people tend to give the same advice: ‘Sit down, put your feet up, take it easy for a while’. […]
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Why Older Adults May Need Additional Support After a Serious Injury
Collaborative Post A severe injury can happen to anyone, no matter what his/her age is, but elderly people might have to deal with even more complications when recovering from injuries. Physiological changes related to aging process, health problems, and limited mobility can complicate daily life after an accident. Simple things like cooking, taking showers, going […]
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Making a complaint with AI? Why shorter, clearer letters can get better results
Families supporting older relatives and friends may sometimes need to raise concerns with a GP surgery, hospital, school, care provider or other organisation. Whether you are helping someone challenge a decision, explain poor communication or seek answers about their care, it is important that their concerns are heard and taken seriously. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools […]
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Ways to Support Mobility as You Get Older
Collaborative Post Staying mobile as you get older is not only about walking more. Strength, balance, joint movement, footwear, eyesight, confidence, and the setup of your home can all affect how easily you move through everyday life. Small changes made early are usually more useful than waiting until stairs, shopping, or getting out of a […]
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How Older Adults Can Improve Balance at Home and Reduce Their Risk of Falls
Many people may not see the big deal with wobbling while standing to walk, feeling a lack of confidence when using the stairs, or needing to hold onto something while walking across the room. But you should pay more attention to how you are standing when you get up, because you may be one of […]
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Why Clear Information Matters for Older Adults
Collaborative Post Navigating today’s world means constantly sifting through information, from health advice to financial statements. For older adults, this can be especially tough when the information is complicated, dense, or just poorly presented. Making things clear isn’t just about convenience; it’s vital for their well-being, independence, and security. When we make information easy to […]
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How to Take a More Proactive Approach to Caring for an Older Loved One
Collaborative Post Caring for a loved one often means reacting to health crises as they happen, whether it’s a sudden infection or an unexpected fall. This constant state of alert can be exhausting and stressful for everyone involved. Changing your approach from reactive to proactive can fundamentally improve the caregiving experience, giving both you and […]
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The ‘Elderly Had a Fall’: Why the Language We Use About Older People Needs to Change
Editorial I have been smarting for the last 18 months after I asked the yoga teacher for particular focus on balance in a class after I had been over-optimistic about what I could achieve on a walk, tripping when climbing over a big rock, and ending up on the ground. She reported this to the […]
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Can Thinning Skin Be the Reason My Wrinkle Cream Stopped Working?
Collaborative Post Thinning skin can make wrinkle creams seem less effective as collagen, elastin, and skin density decline over time. Your wrinkle cream may not have stopped working. Instead, your skin may have changed. As skin ages, its structure gradually weakens. Collagen, elastin, and natural hydration decrease, making wrinkles more noticeable and reducing how much […]
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Why Does My Skin Crease So Easily Now?
Collaborative Post If your skin seems to crease more easily than it used to, thinning skin may be part of the reason. As collagen, elastin, hydration, and skin density gradually decline with age, the skin becomes less resilient and less able to bounce back after facial expressions or everyday movement. As a result, fine lines […]
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