Health issues
Meeting the physical challenges of later years
How your eyes change as you age – and how to look after them
Collaborative Post Ageing is a natural process that everyone, naturally, goes through. There are some things about ageing with which many of us are familiar: greying hairs, occasionally stiffer joints, even changes to sleeping habits. But there are some changes we may not be expecting, and which can be quite disturbing when experienced for the […]
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Facing insomnia: I tried Sleepio
I’m a chronic insomniac. I get off to sleep easily enough, but I don’t stay asleep. After waking and going back to sleep several times in the first part of the night, I get about four hours in and realise I’m too awake to go back to sleep again. Over the years (and it has […]
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What to expect from new hearing aids
As a long-term hearing aid user myself, I know what it’s like to be in a loop where your hearing deteriorates and then new technology brings you jumping back into the world. Jumping is the right word too, because a step up in audio capability can make your environment sound suddenly very noisy. The benefits […]
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Health in retirement – latest new May 2022
Bringing you the latest advice on keeping fit and healthy as well as news on treatments for conditions often faced by older people. A clinical study has revealed that the fourth Covid booster jab is providing a stronger level of immunity compared to the third booster dose. The study, carried out by NIHR Cambridge Clinical […]
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How to prepare for and recover from a hip replacement
Collaborative Post According to reports from the National Joint Registry, there are an estimated 160,000 hip and knee replacements every year within the UK. Preparing for a hip replacement can be an apprehensive time. It can be both physically and emotionally tiring, causing unwanted stress ahead of your procedure. But try not to worry. Understanding […]
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Getting more mobile with the lightweight TravelScoot electric scooter
Product review The TravelScoot is billed as the world’s lightest mobility scooter. It’s about to arrive in the UK from the US, and we were given the chance to test it out before its launch. Let’s be clear from the start. This is not a full-time mobility scooter for people with long-term disabilities. This is […]
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The latest on staying healthy in later life
We report on the latest news and research around enjoying a prolonged and healthy life in senior years. The herb rosemary may be useful in fighting Covid-19 and other inflammatory diseases such as Alzheimer’s according to US research. Preliminary results suggest that the carsonic acid, present in the herb, can impede interactions between the virus […]
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Gadget ideas to make life easier for seniors
There are a growing number of gadgets on the market that are designed to help older people and their carers with everyday tasks. We take a look at a few of those currently available. Dressing made easier Ageing bodies can make the simple act of dressing a tough chore, even just trying to put on […]
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Home adaptions for the less mobile
Making mobility adjustments within your home can be a daunting but necessary step towards improving the quality of life for either yourself, or of those closest to you. The experts at money.co.uk have put together a list of different mobility aids and the considerations to take into account when making choices, as well as potential […]
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Afraid of the dentist? 3 ways to help you face your dental fears
Collaborative Post Are you scared to go to the dentist? Does your heart begin to race at the thought of treatment? Know that you are not alone. Having a fear of the dentist is common. Around twelve per cent of Brits suffer from dental anxiety. Some people’s anxious feelings stem from bad experiences, while others have […]
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