mental health
Achieving better sleep and why it matters
Sleep or lack of it is a topic that worries many of us, and it seems to get harder to achieve good quality sleep as we get older. This is a bit of a problem for our health. It’s suggested that as well as contributing to numerous health issues, such as chronic challenges such as […]
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Safe Weightlifting for Seniors
Strength training is an excellent way to stay in shape in our later years. As we age, our bodies naturally lose muscle mass and strength, making it more difficult to perform daily activities. Regular weightlifting for seniors helps counteract this natural decline by building and maintaining muscle mass and strength, in addition to numerous other physical […]
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3 techniques to start journaling for better well-being
In an age where we are surrounded by technology and a constant stream of interruption, there’s a lot to be said for taking a digital Sabbath and picking up a pen and notebook instead. Journaling is a traditional technique that helps quieten the mind and align your thoughts. Taking just a few minutes a day, […]
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Preventing or delaying dementia – what’s new?
Can we prevent dementia? Can we slow it down? Here are the latest reports and thinking about the progress being made in slowing down the onset of dementia. A 10-year study has come up with lifestyle advice for dementia prevention – and there are no surprises in there: a healthy diet; regular exercise; active social […]
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What to say when they are never coming home
Sometimes it’s incredibly difficult to know what to do for the best. Dr Lesley Trenner offers advice to a reader who’s stuck between kindness and honesty when her mum asks when she can go home from nursing care. Dear Lesley, Gosh this is hard to start. Long story short. Mum caught Covid, went to hospital, […]
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Practical ways to support yourself as a voluntary carer
The pressure of caring for an older relative can build up and sometimes feel overwhelming – especially if you’re juggling work and care commitments. A growing number of people are turning to Google to find support in caring. New research from Seniorcare by Lottie has found a surge in online searches from carers across the […]
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Exploring what dementia is and what it is not
Dementia is an illness that is experienced by around 850,000 people in the UK. However, many people remain unaware about the truths of dementia, how to spot the early signs, and how to cope with it. With Dementia Action Week approaching, this article looks at many of the important questions around dementia. It also busts […]
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How can we cope with anxiety?
As we emerge back into the world, many of us are finding that we have lost confidence and our pre-pandemic way of life has become a bit scary. We’re getting back to ‘normal’ activities, but they’re not as easy as before. All those simple things, like getting on a train, going to the cinema or […]
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6 Ways To Protect Your Mental Health During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought not just changes, but also issues with depression and anxiety. With uncertainty and social isolation on the rise, it’s easy to feel down, restless, and helpless about these tough times. There’s also the huge worry about how your family members are faring during this crisis. In that case, there has […]
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Supporting older people: News roundup January 2021
In the first roundup of news for 2021, we look at vaccinations and lockdown, the future of home care, current and future scams, energy saving, and the disappearance of bank branches. The latest on Covid-19 vaccinations and lockdown With the fast-changing nature and spread of Covid-19 and the variety of government reactions, we think the […]
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