Senior Health
Preventing Falls by improving your Balance & Stability
While this post is for all ages to know, especially from a long-term preventative point of view, the core of this post is aimed at fixing a problem: that of loss of Balance and Stability especially in the Elderly. How big is the problem: While researching for my books, I’ve found plenty of information to […]
An introduction to hearing loss
Symptoms of hearing loss It’s not always obvious when someone is challenged by hearing loss, especially because some people are reluctant to accept they have a hearing problem as they get older. If you can spot the signs of hearing loss in a loved one and can step in to get them the help they […]
Alzheimer’s Care 101: How to Take Care of your Caregiver
When caring for old and sickly people, nobody does a better job at this than the caregiver. Of course, that’s what they are paid to do but if you think about it, it’s not easy being a caregiver. And with my experience, it’s not being easy being a caregiver of a patient who has Alzheimer’s […]
Role Models for the Elderly
This year the BBC broadcasts Attenborough: 60 years in the Wild, celebrating Britain’s favourite elderly role model. Sir David Attenborough brought natural history into the homes of nature lovers across the UK as well as running the administration of the entire British Broadcasting Corporation. At a time when many people are thinking of slowing down, […]