When a loved one sadly passes away, having a tangible reminder of them that you can visit is a great help during the grieving process and beyond. Memorial headstones are the easiest way to do this and with so many styles available today it is relatively easy to select one that is an epitome of […]
Category: Ageing
Knowing what to look for in a Stair Lift
It can be a difficult period when you realise that the time has come for you to purchase a stair lift for your home. To realise that you no longer have the ability to make it up the stairs on your own, can be quite a daunting prospect, but fortunately there are solutions to make […]
Hearing Problems Are Not Just an Issue for the Elderly
Hearing aids are not just for old people There is a common misconception about hearing aids: that they are only for older people and those who have severe hearing problems. As such, there is unfortunately something of a stigma attached to wearing one of these devices – something which hearing experts are constantly trying to […]
Smooth legs by summer – Medical tips for varicose veins
Summer is coming soon and we all want to look great. If you are troubled by varicose veins, the time to start working on those legs is now. Newer medical treatments don’t require a long recovery. You can get the veins treated, shape up and be ready for summer but you need to start soon. […]
Why Home Lifts are Providing a Solution to an Ageing Population
There are 10 million people in the United Kingdom over the age of 65 according to the much recently published Government records and it is estimated this number will nearly double by 2050. This research also highlights the fact that three million people are over the age of 80 – with it projected to increase […]
The Carer’s Guide to Bathing an Elderly or Disabled Person
Taking a refreshing shower or a relaxing bath is one of life’s simple pleasures – and one that many of us take for granted. However, for people living with disability and the elderly it can be an ordeal. As well as representing a considerable physical challenge, the simple act of bathing often requires the assistance […]
New research project concentrates on how to age healthily
Leading scientists from around the world with gather next week to embark on a major new research project that aims to uncover the long standing genetic mystery that is healthy ageing. This project, co-ordinated by the Karolinska Institutet, will be studying subjects who have reached the grand old age of 105+. Long life and ageing […]