Can dementia be prevented?
There is no certain way to prevent all types of dementia. However, a healthy lifestyle can help lower your risk of developing dementia when you …
Social interaction helps dementia patients
Just one hour a week of social interaction can improve the quality of life for dementia patients in care homes, a study suggests. A trial …
Physical activity guidelines for older adults
How much physical activity do older adults aged 65 and over need to do to keep healthy? To stay healthy or to improve health, older …
Got an idea this Mother’s Day for a mother or grandmother with dementia?
If your mother or grandmother has dementia, here are a few ways to celebrate Mother’s Day with a bittersweet experience, from movies and baking to …
Stay active over 65 for healthy bones
It’s true that our bones tend to lose strength as we get older. But even in later years there is plenty we can do to …
The flu jab
Flu vaccination is available every year on the NHS to help protect adults and children at risk of flu and its complications. Flu can be …
Five steps to mental wellbeing
Evidence suggests there are five steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing. If you give them a try, you may feel happier, …
All About Allergies
Allergies – what should we know? What is an allergy? Allergies are hypersensitivity reactions to particles or substances (allergens) which, if inhaled, ingested or touched, …
The importance of exercise as you get older
Physical activity and exercise can help you stay healthy, energetic and independent as you get older. Many adults aged 65 and overspend, on average, 10 …
What is asthma?
Asthma is a long-term condition that affects your airways – the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. You could say that …