Are Neurological Conditions Becoming More Prevalent In The Elderly?
In the UK at present there are approximately 10 million individuals suffering from a neurological condition that have a significant impact on daily living. Although neurological conditions can affect any individual at any point in their lives it has been found that these conditions are more prevalent in the elderly and this may be the […]
Gout? Causing You Pain? What Can Be Done To Help?
Gout currently affects approximately 1 in 200 adults in the UK. It is generally more common in men than it is in women. Gout generally runs in families, and it most commonly affects people who are middle age. In the UK there has been approximately a 5% increase in the number of hospital admissions for […]
Is Cancer Becoming More Treatable?
The treatment of Cancer is always improving, and with more research and development of treatments survival rates are improving. Did you know: • 172 per 100,000 in England die from Cancer • The UK government plans to reduce the number of deaths resulting from Cancer by 5000 a year by 2015 • 1 in 4 […]
Are Medications Having A Harmful Impact On The Elderly?
It is likely that elderly individuals will be taking a wide variety of medications in order to stay healthy and active, however it is possible for these drugs to have an adverse effect on an individual’s health in the long term. Did you know: • Taking a variety of medications can have an impact on […]
How Can Regular Exercise Benefit The Elderly?
It is important for elderly individual to exercise on a regular basis in order to maintain independence, did you know: • Only 22% of elderly Americans take part in exercise on a regular basis• 4 out of 10 individuals in America aged 65 or over have difficulty completing basic tasks and daily living activities• The […]
How Dangerous Is Cold Weather For The Elderly?
With the cold weather fast approaching, it becomes even more important to ensure that elderly individuals are safe and healthy. Did you know: • There were approximately 21,700 deaths in individuals aged 65 or over lasts winter • Far fewer elderly individuals die in countries with lower temperatures because they take the right precautions • […]
How Can Maintaining An Active Lifestyle Benefit The Elderly?
Population level studies have shown that people who exercise enjoy a higher quality of life and improved health status compared with those with sedentary behaviours, with subsequent reductions in their risk of admission to hospital. Maintaining an active lifestyle is important for us all, did you know: • 23.1% of individuals between the ages of […]
Is The Flu Affecting More Elderly Individuals?
With the colder weather fast approaching, the likelihood of contracting the flu virus increases. The flu virus can simply be a minor inconvenience for most individuals, that may cause them to feel ill and run down, whereas in the cases of vulnerable groups of people (e.g. the young, the elderly, those with underlying health conditions […]
Are Elderly Individuals Suffering From More Memory Problems?
As we get older there may be a greater possibility of our memory declining, making it more difficult to remember things. This can have a major impact on daily life. This can be a result of a number of different conditions, however there are many ways in which an individual can be supported if they […]
Are Skin Conditions Causing More Problems For The Elderly?
Skincare and overall skin health is an extremely important factor for maintaining good health and well-being in all individuals in order to prevent infections and illnesses from occurring. It is particularly important within the elderly population who are at a greater risk of developing illnesses and infections that can be associated with poor skin care. […]
Is Hearing Loss A Big Issue For The Elderly?
At present in the UK there are more than 10 million individuals affected by hearing loss, and 6.3 million of those individuals are aged 65 or over. 40% of 50 Year olds suffer with some form of hearing loss, whilst more than 70% of 70 year olds are affected by hearing loss. At present only […]
Are Respiratory Diseases In The Elderly Becoming More Prevalent?
The number of elderly individuals suffering from some form of chronic disease is growing ever higher. While chronic cardiovascular diseases are the most common types of chronic diseases, as well as being the most expensive to treat, diseases of the respiratory also rank highly with collected data showing that 14% of the elderly population in […]
Are The Elderly Getting The Right Nutrients?
When considering whether people are getting the right nutrients they assume that it down to the diet they are eating but people may be surprised to find that there are many factors that affect our nutrient intake. Surveys done on large scales in Britain, Australia and the USA show alarming deficiencies in the intake of […]
Are Pressure Sores Becoming A Bigger Problem Amongst The Elderly?
Pressure sores are fast becoming a more common ailment amongst individuals living in the UK. 1 in 20 hospital admissions will end up with an individual developing a pressure sore. It is also estimated that in the space of a year approximately half a million people living in the UK will be affected by pressure […]
Are More Elderly Individuals Suffering From Mental Health Problems?
Within the UK more and more people are being affected by problems surrounding mental health. It has been found that 1 in 4 people within the UK will experience some mental health problems throughout the course of a year. However it is important that if you feel that yourself or a loved one may be […]
What Can Be Done To Improve Poor Eyesight In The Elderly?
In 2012 the over-60 population in the World was 810 million, 4 times more than in 1950 this is set to increase 2,000 million by 2050. With more people living longer there is an exponential increase in incidents of vision loss. Vision loss is currently the leading cause of age related disability, and what is […]
How Dangerous Is The Hot Weather For The Elderly?
In France in 2003 is was reported that a heat wave caused over 11,000 deaths mainly amongst the elderly. People should not under estimate the effect hot weather can have, the average death rate per annum is around 450 in the USA and around 250 in the UK. These deaths are generally avoidable with the […]
Can Joint Replacements Keep The Elderly Active For Longer?
Joint replacement, though starting early, became available more generally in the 1960s with hip replacements followed by knee replacements. Ankle and shoulder replacements are now available. Due to increases in the elderly population and improvements in surgical procedures the number of joint replacements has been increasing massively and is set to carry on increasing. It […]
Could Poor Diet Be Causing Health Problems In The Elderly?
Diet plays a significant factor in daily life for everyone, this is because dietary choices can have a huge impact on our overall health and well-being. As we age it becomes increasingly important to watch what we eat in order to ensure that we are getting all of the nutrients that we need as is […]
Looking After A Loved One? Exhausted? Could Respite Care Help?
It is well known that in many developed countries in the World there is an increasing number of people living longer. As modern science enables us to live longer there are a lot of people living with long term health conditions; this puts a burden on families that often have to help elderly relatives. In […]