News August 2019
News for caregivers of older family and friends August 2019
In our latest roundup of important news affecting older people and the people who care for them, we look at: The end of half-day closing at GP practices? Plan to reduce older people’s hospital stays not yet working Nearly 2 million older people on 7 or more prescription drugs Supplements don’t help with Type 2 […]
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Latest eldercare news August 2019
In the news this week: Warding off dementia Geriatric admissions in Scotland Balancing pensions with debt repayments Challenges for pensioners and avoiding scammers Extra state pensions for some widowed pensioners Lack of awareness of NHS Continuing Healthcare funding Eye tests for drivers over 70? Nationwide variation in cremation costs Health and mental health A healthy […]
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