Organ and tissue donation – get the facts and save lives
Would you accept a life-saving transplant if you needed it? Would you want your loved ones to accept an organ…
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Managing your ageing parent’s health – their number one asset.
This is likely to be your parent’s number one topic to talk about – their health or lack thereof. Being healthy is not just about not being sick, it’s ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing’ according to the World Health Organisation. As your parent ages, their physical and mental wellbeing will be impacted. Ageing is a complicated process and the effects it will have on your parent and therefore you, can be challenging. Let’s work out how to keep them strong and healthy as long as possible – both physically and mentally.
Walking on eggshells around mum’s mental health
The first time I knew something was wrong with my mum was when I was five years of age and…
Staying warm in winter – cold weather tips
As we age, our bodies become less able to regulate internal body temperature and a decrease in our senses can…
Managing diabetes in older people
Managing diabetes is important at any age. However, it can get trickier as we get older. This is because our…
Why your ageing parent should get the right dose of vitamin D
Why your ageing parent should get the right dose of vitamin D. A study that followed nearly 400 75-year olds…
What is elder abuse?
Elder abuse is something we hear a lot about in the news, but what is elder abuse and what can…