ONS statistics from 2015 have revealed that dementia (including Alzheimer’s) has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in England and Wales.
Mobility Scooters: Which is best for you?
For many, mobility scooters turn those tasks that age or illness have rendered tricky into possibilities again. But, for people who feel they’re only just reaching the stage at which a scooter might benefit them, it can be a confusing world to Read More
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2016
At Telecare Choice we often provide Telecare Alarms to those with serious or long-term diseases and illnesses. As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month we are making our customers aware of the symptoms and causes of this disease so that you are better informed to protect yourself. Read More
Exercise may cut hospitalisation in elderly men
A new study has suggested that elderly men who exercise may cut their risk of suffering from serious injury if they fall; such as broken bones. Scientists were looking to test whether or not elderly people would benefit from following exercise programmes. Read More
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
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
Hospitals are turning into care homes
Hospitals turning into care homes With the NHS facing it’s ‘worst winter’ yet, there seems to be no let up on the pressure hospitals are facing, with huge numbers of patients bed-blocking. Read more from the Telegraph. These patients generally have no where else to go Read More
Elderly living alone risk dying early
Elderly living alone study A study as part of the Singapore Longitudinal Ageing Studies series, showed that the elderly living alone are more likely to die prematurely. Looking at older people in Singapore who live alone, the study found men and women Read More
Stress in the elderly triggers Alzheimer’s
Stress in the elderly There have been new reports claiming stress in the elderly is linked to Alzheimer’s. Highly stressed people are twice as likely to develop mild cognitive impairment such as memory loss – often a prelude to full-blown Alzheimer’s disease. It Read More
Costs of elderly care: pensioners lose out
Unfortunately, ministers have recently admitted that there will be hundreds of thousands of pensioners who will lose money due to care costs. It’s as a result of the Conservatives delay to cap care prices. Over 100,000 affected The state was due to Read More
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