Incontinence is a common problem in elderly people and can be quite embarrassing for your loved one. Incontinence is the accidental or involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control. It ranges in severity from “just a small leak” to complete loss of … [Read more...] about Tips to manage incontinence
Spring gardening tips
Spring has sprung and what better time to pull out your gloves, dust off your shears and do some gardening. With the weather starting to warm up it’s a good idea to remove the dead trees, leaves and weeds from your garden and start planting … [Read more...] about Spring gardening tips
The facts about hip replacements
A hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace part or all of a damaged hip joint with an artificial substitute. This type of surgery aims to relieve your pain and restore movement back to your hip joint. Here are some great facts on what … [Read more...] about The facts about hip replacements
How to secure your home and ensure personal safety
Home and personal security is an important part of creating a comfortable living situation and having peace of mind at any age. However, most burglaries can be prevented by using a number of simple home and personal security measures. The … [Read more...] about How to secure your home and ensure personal safety
Managing medication
As a carer it is extremely important to manage your loved ones medication to ensure they remain healthy. If medications are taken incorrectly they can cause dangerous side effects such as high blood pressure, incontinence, constipation, skin rashes … [Read more...] about Managing medication
Tips to improve your mental fitness
Are you worried about losing your memory? Do you feel that your brain isn’t as sharp as it used to be? Then maybe it’s time that you improved your mental fitness. Your brain is like any other muscle, which means it needs a regular workout to stay … [Read more...] about Tips to improve your mental fitness
Preventing Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition where human bones become fragile and brittle, which leads to a higher risk of breaks. This condition occurs when your bones can no longer replace their normal calcium levels, which results in a calcium deficiency. Bones … [Read more...] about Preventing Osteoporosis
Tips to avoid bruising easily
As we age our skin becomes thinner and we often lose the protective fatty layer of our skin. This means older people are more susceptible to bruising as their capillaries are fragile and have a higher chance of rupturing. Bruises can be caused by … [Read more...] about Tips to avoid bruising easily
What To Look For When Buying A Mobility Scooter
Electric or motorised scooters can help elderly people maintain their independence by allowing them to travel around their local community with greater ease. When purchasing an electric scooter there are many things you need to consider such as … [Read more...] about What To Look For When Buying A Mobility Scooter
The signs of depression
Depression is a serious illness that can affect people of any age and is often difficult to detect in elderly people. Depression can be triggered by a variety of factors including the onset of physical illnesses, certain medications, social … [Read more...] about The signs of depression
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