Health
How can you help your parent stay well for as long as possible and find their way through a complex health system?
Why men won’t go to the doctor – and why they really should
Would it surprise you to hear that nearly one in four men (23%) completely refuse to seek medical advice about a health issue due to embarrassment? Recent research has uncovered a serious reluctance on the part of men to speak to GPs – and this has led to men’s health trailing women’s across several key […]
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Reducing the risks of Type 2 diabetes
What’s the latest thinking on diabetes risk and treatment? Having just been through a Type 2 diabetes scare, I can confirm that there are a myriad of theories and approaches around how to avoid, reverse or manage the disease. Here is a roundup of some of the latest thinking. And if you think it’s contradictory […]
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How to find grief counselling
In an ideal world, we get to say goodbye to our parents with love and kindness in the most peaceful of settings as they drift gently away. But that’s not the reality for many of us. Circumstances and conditions often make our parting painful and difficult. Dementia regular delivers a long-drawn-out loss of a parent, […]
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Excellent Family Dinner Ideas That Are Always a Good Choice
Collaborative Post In today’s times, it is incredibly easy to fall into the category of becoming a religious junk-food eater, even though we are well aware it can have a disastrous impact on our health. That is why it is so important to be able to produce hearty, healthy meals for the people we love […]
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What support is out there for dementia carers?
Collaborative Post Caring for someone with dementia can be very challenging. Fortunately, there is a lot of support out there for carers that could make life easier. Below are just some of the different forms of support that are worth looking into. Government benefits As a carer, you may be eligible for government benefits such […]
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Life Ledger – simplifying death notification to organisations free of charge
Service Review When you’re grieving for the loss of a parent, settling their affairs can be slow, arduous and painful. It’s surprising how many organisations have to be notified – from banks and pension funds to mobile phone contract providers and utilities. Not only do you have to find the details of each account, but […]
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Morning Vs. Night: When’s The Best Time To Take Vitamins?
Collaborative Post With so many types of vitamins out there, it’s often difficult to keep up with how and when to take them. Whether you’re taking a few different supplements or starting out with something new, this guide will take you through the best times of day to take your vitamins. Please note that this […]
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Is Vitamin C deficiency a serious health issue for older people?
Scurvy isn’t just a sickness for sailors in past times. Older people have been found to be lacking in the vitamin at a time when they need higher levels to help stay healthy and fight off infections. Deficiency could even be linked to the greater effects of Covid-19 in care home residents. Vitamin C advocate […]
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Plant-Based Diet for Seniors: 4 Nutrients to Focus on
Collaborative Post Nutrition has a significant impact on the physical as well as the mental wellbeing of older adults. Most caregivers fail to understand and realise that nutritional needs differ depending on the age of an individual. Just like babies have their unique dietary needs than teens, seniors’ dietary requirements are very different from those […]
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How those with dementia see the world and why it’s scary
People living with dementia can start to see the world in new ways. They may see things that aren’t there, or not notice things that are. And what they do see can be confusing, and even frightening. It can help us to help them if we understand a little more about how visual perception changes […]
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