Yoga for elderly people Research has found that yoga for elderly people, above the age of 60, could possibly help prevent falls. Yoga was linked to slight improvement to balance and some improvement to mobility. The researchers analysed six trials, with a Read More
Archives for January 2016
Poor sleep in old age linked to risk of stroke
Poor sleep in the elderly Poor quality sleep or disturbed sleeping patterns can be unhealthy to most of us. But poor sleep in old age is even more problematic to long term health than we might think. Those who suffer from fragmented sleep Read More
Medical alert systems: our top choices
Medical alert systems So first things first, what are medical alert systems? We often use different names for our alarms at Telecare Choice including: fall alarms, pendant alarms, telecare alarms, personal alarms or medical alert systems. All of these refer to the same Read More
Junior doctors strike for a better NHS
Junior doctors strike For the first time since 1975, there is a junior doctors strike happening in the UK. Thousands of doctors around the UK began a 24 hour walk-out yesterday, causing disturbance in many hospitals. Doctors went on strike from 8am Read More
Risk of falls not reduced by Vitamin D?
Risk of falls dangerous to elderly One of the biggest threats to the health of the elderly or disabled is the risk of falls in the home or garden. After a fall it is common for the elderly to end up in Read More
