Health issues
Meeting the physical challenges of later years
The Common Signs You Need a Wheelchair
Collaborative Post Wheelchairs are essential devices for individuals with mobility impairments, enabling them to move around freely. While some individuals require wheelchairs for a prolonged period, others may need them temporarily due to injuries or medical conditions. Identifying the signs that indicate the need for a wheelchair is crucial to maintain optimal mobility. Let’s check […]
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How do you achieve healthy ageing?
Collaborative Post Despite the fact that ageing is inevitable, how we look, feel, and cope with it is not. Each of us is affected by ageing in different ways and at different rates. Every organ ages differently even within the same person, due to factors like genetics, the environment, lifestyle, attitudes, social networks, spiritual connections, […]
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Warning signs that an older person may need more support
Visiting family during the festive season has given many of us an opportunity to check how our older family and friends are faring. Perhaps you’ve noticed small changes in the behaviour or appearance of those you don’t see often? If so, it may be time to consider whether they need extra help. According to research, […]
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Your questions about rollators answered
Collaborative Post Also called a walker with wheels, a rollator is essentially a walking aid that consists of a frame, two handlebars for ease of use, and either three or four wheels. Some models also come with a seat so that users can stop and rest when they choose to. Rollators are great for those […]
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Keeping prostates healthy and checking for problems
If you’ve a relative living with ‘prostate problems‘, you’ll know the pain and embarrassment they can cause. Here’s an explanation of what’s going on and why it’s important to get symptoms checked. What is a prostate? The prostate is a gland that sits underneath the bladder and surrounds the urethra, which is the tube that […]
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How To Promote Mobility In Older Age
Collaborative Post As you get older, you need to deal with health problems that you were not used to experiencing before. Your immunity might get weaker, and you might not feel as strong as you used to. Additionally, you might start having problems with your mobility. You might not be able to walk as far […]
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Essential Skincare Tips for Older Adults
Collaborative Post Although ageing makes you wiser, your skin loses collagen and elastin production, which is essential for supple skin. Your skin may also start losing hydration as it becomes thinner and more brittle. Most older adults tend to focus on their face and neck. However, it’s equally important to nourish and take care of […]
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The Causes of Hip Pain and How to Treat it at Home
Collaborative Post Hip pain is a common problem, especially for older adults. The hip joint is a “ball-and-socket” joint that allows the leg to move in many directions. This type of joint is very stable but also susceptible to wear and tear over time. That’s why it’s important to be aware of the different causes […]
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How to Protect Your Eyesight as You Get Older
Collaborative Post Our eyesight is incredibly precious, and we need to look after it as best as we can for the whole of our lives. As one of our five main senses, it helps us to navigate the world around us and to enjoy life to its fullest. That is why it’s so important that […]
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Oral hygiene and caring for teeth in later years
Once upon a time on a visit to my bedridden dad at his care home, he asked if I would clean his teeth as the carers hadn’t had time to do so. Of course, said I, and gathered up a bowl and some water, his toothbrush and toothpaste and a towel, ready for some in-mouth […]
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