Nutrition for the elderly – what you need to know
As we age, our bodies’ nutritional needs change. However, change doesn’t have to be bad, nor does it have to mean surviving on soft, bland food or boiled cabbage! Everycare Winchester know to how to provide the best care for you, but when it comes to nutrition, do you know how to best care for […]
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 Mobilising Becoming More Difficult For The Elderly?
Mobility is problem for many people, did you know that: • In the UK 18% of individuals, aged between, 50 and 64 years have problems with mobility, that is a staggering 1.8 million people in England and Wales • There are estimated to be 11 million people with a disability, around 20% of the population. […]
Need Help To Prevent Muscle Loss? Improving Diet And Exercise Can Help
Muscle loss can be a common factor amongst the elderly. The ageing process can make the body frailer making exercising more difficult. This means that individuals can lose muscle tone which can make it more difficult to complete daily living tasks, which will cause them to lose their independence. In order for individuals to maintain […]