Health
How can you help your parent stay well for as long as possible and find their way through a complex health system?
How to manage sleeping pill addiction
It’s not that difficult to become addicted to sleeping pills without realising that it’s happening. Taking sleeping pills could start off as a short-term solution to difficulties in getting to sleep, but can slip into a long-term habit that’s tricky to break. People start taking sleeping pills for all sorts of reasons. For seniors, ageing […]
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What is Involved in Urology?
Collaborative Post Urology, a medical speciality often less understood than its counterparts such as cardiology or neurology, plays a vital role in our health system. This field centres on the male and female urinary tracts as well as the male reproductive system. The professionals working in this field, known as urologists, diagnose and treat various […]
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Risks of Alcohol Abuse for Older People
Collaborative Post The effects of alcohol are renowned. People might feel chatty and relaxed to begin with, but things can quickly turn ugly when a person has drunk more than their tolerance level. As people age, their bodies change, and this has a significant effect on how alcohol is metabolised and impacts a person’s health […]
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Combatting the Loss of Independence in Old Age to Reduce its Impact on Quality of Life
Collaborative Post As our relatives age, there often comes a time when they experience a loss of independence, which can significantly affect their overall quality of life. Various factors can drive dependence in old age, and it is important to understand precisely which obstacle your relative faces. For example, fear and depression can stripe someone […]
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Age-related sight problems – what to look out for
As we age our sight can become less sharp due to a variety of conditions. Here’s a quick rundown of the most common, preventative action, and where to go to find out more. Presbyopia Presbyopia makes reading and any other close-up activities more difficult. That’s because the eye’s lens to become less flexible, making it […]
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The Role of Fibre in Gut Health
Collaborative Post If you want to improve your gut health, it is best to add fibre-rich foods to your diet. It optimises the function of the friendly gut bacteria, which are essential for your overall health and well-being. Fibre is a complex carbohydrate that passes through your digestive tract and enters the colon, where it’s […]
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Mental Health Matters: Understanding and Supporting Loved Ones
Collaborative Post It’s important for anyone with a friend or relative struggling with mental health issues to be able to understand and support their loved ones. While it’s natural to want to help, it’s not always easy to know what to do or say. Some people are diagnosed with mental health issues when they are […]
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Practical Ways to Look After Yourself as You Get Older
Collaborative Post Ageing is a privilege, but we need to know how to take care of ourselves as we get older. To do this, we must understand the changes that can happen to our bodies as we move through the years. Some of the most significant physical changes can include grey hair, deteriorating eyesight, wrinkles, […]
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Beyond the taboo – incontinence management for all ages
What’s the last taboo? In the last couple of years there have been headlines suggesting that period poverty, the menopause and leaky bladders all fit the phrase. They’re topics that we haven’t been supposed to talk about, because they’re too personal – and frankly rather messy. It’s wonderful to see that attitude changing. The media […]
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How can I help dad who’s become pessimistic and dependent after his stroke?
Much as we would love to help overcome all the challenges of ageing, we do have to accept that some situations can’t be completely fixed. David’s dad is struggling after a stroke but is resistant to change. Dr Lesley Trenner offers advice on supporting older parents who are facing unwelcome changes in their lives. Dear […]
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