Health
How can you help your parent stay well for as long as possible and find their way through a complex health system?
Can we slow down cognitive decline? Latest research
Many of us have seen the cognitive powers of older family and friends diminish over time, even to the point of dementia taking over their lives. It’s no surprise that there is huge interest in how we might protect our own brains to at least delay if not even prevent failing cognitive abilities. At When […]
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Maintaining Your Health and Vitality as You Age
Collaborative Post Ageing is part of life but doesn’t mean you have to lose your health and vitality. With the right habits and care you can live a full and vibrant life into your 60s and beyond. Here we’ll look at the key ways to maintain your health and vitality as you age, from exercise […]
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Four factors that contribute to a contented life
Collaborative Post Everyone is an individual, but when you zoom out a little, you see that we’re more similar than we are different. The vast majority of people want to simply be happy and content — and once you achieve it, life becomes pretty straightforward. Of course, “achieving it” is often easier said than done. […]
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Preparing for the Different Stages of Dementia
Collaborative Post Dementia is unfortunately a deteriorative disease. There are ways to slow down its progress, but there is no way yet to freeze it in tracks. Many people don’t want to accept this, but it can be important to prepare for the different stages so that they are not as difficult. This post delves […]
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What Legal Compensation Can Be Expected in Medical Negligence Cases in the UK?
Collaborative Post Medical negligence, also known as clinical negligence, occurs when a healthcare professional provides substandard care that harms a patient. Understanding the potential legal compensation is crucial if you or a loved one has suffered due to medical negligence in the UK. Consulting a medical negligence solicitor can improve your chances of receiving fair […]
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Are At-Home COVID-19 Tests Adaptable for Multiple Virus Strain Detection? The Versatility of Self-Testing Kits Explored
Collaborative Post Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, rapid at-home tests have become a key method for individuals to monitor their health status. As the virus continues to mutate, the question arises: are these at-home tests designed to keep pace with the changes? Given the emergence of multiple virus strains, the adaptability of these […]
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Natural Remedies for Muscle Pain Relief
Collaborative Post Muscle pain in our loved elderly is something we all hate to see them suffer through – it stops them from being able to do so much that they would love to do. And most of the time, this impact extends to their family members and caretakers. So for anyone, whether they’re a […]
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Supplementary Cancer Treatments to Explore
Collaborative Post Cancer treatment has come a long way. Through treatments like surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, many cancers can be successfully removed. While these are still your best options for beating the ‘big C’, there are options out there that can be great supplementary forms of treatment. Below are some of the treatments currently […]
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Managing grief without employer support
At some stage in our lives we are likely to have to deal with grief, and as our parents age that time moves closer. Yet while employers are charged with implementing policies for a whole raft of situations, some do not seem to know how to support those who are grieving – or even concede […]
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Why is Vitamin B12 deficiency a concern for older people?
I have for some time noticed a Facebook friend complaining about the difficulty she’s experiencing getting her Vitamin B12 injections. I rather assumed this must be for a specific condition that she lives with, and let it pass me by. But now I’ve discovered that Vitamin B12 is actually really important, as it’s one of […]
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