Healthcare Advice

With the cold weather now well and truly upon us, and winter just around the corner, it’s normal to feel concerned about your loved ones, particularly any elderly friends or relatives who may be living on their own through these chilly months. Although winter-related mortality fell in 2013/14, there were still over 18,000 preventable deaths in England and […]

Over 850,000 people are suffering from dementia in the UK, and this figure is expected to rise to over 1 million by 2025. It’s also predicted that 225,000 will develop dementia this year – one person will be diagnosed every three minutes. Dementia is an umbrella term for a progressive and degenerative brain disease, and

We’re in the middle of a heatwave and the UK is enjoying some of the hottest weather we’ve ever experienced. From the sunbathing to the barbecues, this beautiful weather offers a lot of positives, but not everyone enjoys it. Whilst the hot weather is putting the majority of the UK in a great mood, the

Flu and Dementia: Who is Most Susceptible to the Flu?  It has been recognised that those aged 65 and over are at greater risk of developing complications from the flu as immune defences become weaker with age. According to the CDC, it has been estimated that 70-90% of flu-related deaths have been among those aged

What is Dementia?  Dementia is a chronic disorder of the mental processes caused by either a brain disease or injury damaging the brain. Symptoms can start appearing early, and their severity will mostly depend on what is causing the dementia itself and, combined with a person’s overall health, will dictate the speed of deterioration. There are

A person’s physical health is important to not only them but to their loved ones as well. Being in good physical health allows us to enjoy all that life has to offer. Whether that involves exercises like walking, running or swimming, being physically active helps us to feel good. But what is it about the

According to the Alzheimer’s Society, there are over 850,000 with Alzheimer’s disease (DA), and although it mostly affects adults 65 and above, over 42,000 under 65 are affected by Alzheimer’s. This means that the average age to get diagnosed is between 40 to 50. As this disease affects the brain, common symptoms and a decrease in memory, thinking

With Dementia set to be the biggest killer of the 21st century, having an understanding of the disease itself is essential. From the 14th to the 20th of May, Dementia Awareness week will be commencing to raise awareness for the disease which will affect 1 in 6 people in the UK. What is Dementia? Contrary

People living with dementia can sometimes exhibit behaviour in ways that can be aggressive. Whether that’s physical or verbal, the actions of the person can be distressing for them and those around them. The nature of the behaviour can lead to friends and family agreeing that their loved one would benefit from professional support such

What Is Carers Week? Carers week, as the name suggests, is a week-long campaign that runs every year to raise awareness for all those caring for families and communities throughout the UK. It gives recognition to the challenges voluntary carers face and helps those that actively carry out caring responsibilities without necessarily knowing it, to