News

Showing results 19 - 27 (of 91)

Living well with dementia – Part 3: Looking after your health

We're looking at making the most of life with dementia and in this article we concentrate of the importance of keeping as healthy as possible.

27/11/2023

Living well with dementia – Part 2: Telling other people about your dementia

We look at the importance of telling people about your dementia diagnosis

27/11/2023

Living well with dementia – Part1: Staying socially active

In part 1 of a series of articles looking at making the most of life with dementia, we look at the importance of maintaining a social life.

27/11/2023

Getting Prepared for Winter – Part 8: Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal affective disorder – also known as SAD - is a type of depression that often strikes in winter.

15/11/2023

Getting Prepared for Winter – Part 7: Medical Matters

Winter is a time when ill-health is more prevalent. With a little forward-planning, you can make sure you are well-prepared and know where to turn for help.

15/11/2023

Getting Prepared for Winter – Part 6: Power and Water Outages:

Breaks in supply of water and power are more likely in winter and these issues can cause serious problems for older people.

01/11/2023

Getting Prepared for Winter – Part 5: How To Reduce The Risk of Falls

Falls can be especially dangerous for older adults and in winter, when more time is spent in your home, it’s worth looking at removing trip hazards.

01/11/2023

Getting Prepared for Winter – Part 4: Planning To Keep Warm

Older people often feel the cold more acutely and, if they do get cold, it can make them more vulnerable to illness, whether it be seasonal bugs, or existing conditions.

01/11/2023

Getting Prepared for Winter – Part 3: Eating Well In Winter

In this, the third of a series of articles aimed at helping you get ready for winter, we look at the importance of eating well at this time of year.

27/10/2023

Page 3 of 11