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NHS ageism ‘harming elderly care’
The elderly are being passed around hospitals in England like parcels, often going without treatment because of ageist attitudes, a report suggests. The King’s Fund review said treatable conditions such as incontinence and depression were sometimes ignored. And even diseases like cancer and heart disease were not always tested for, … Continue reading
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Doctors call for urgent stroke screening programme in bid to prevent 2,000 deaths a year
GPs would check pulses of everyone over 65 and refer those with irregular pulses for further testing A national screening programme for over-65s should be ‘urgently’ introduced to reduce the number of premature deaths caused by stroke, according to medical experts. The call to the UK and Scottish governments was … Continue reading
Older people urged to keep houses warm in February
Keeping your home warm while it is cold outside could potentially save your life. An extra 8,000 people die in England for every 1C the temperature drops below the winter average, according to figures from the Department of Health, many of whom are older people. Last winter, 200 additional deaths … Continue reading
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Carers ‘missing out on support’, says charity
People looking after someone with cancer are missing out on “vital support and benefits”, a charity has warned. An Ipsos MORI survey of 386 carers for Macmillan Cancer Support suggests 49% have no support of any kind. Just 5% have had a carers’ assessment by their local authority to see … Continue reading
£150m home care boost for elderly patients
Ministers have allocated an extra £150m for patients to get care at home after warnings that local authority cuts were creating a “crisis” in social care. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said the cash for England has been found from efficiency savings in his budget. Another £20m will also be directed … Continue reading
Why fish is good for your brain
Study suggests it can make Alzheimer’s far less likely Fatty acid found in fish and seafood boosts memory function by 15 per cent Fish-rich diet important for maintaining optimal brain health and preventing onset of dementia Eating oily fish such as salmon and trout can significantly improve your memory say … Continue reading
Kellogg’s to add vitamin D to all its breakfast cereals to stop rise in rickets
Kellogg’s is to fortify all of its children’s cereals in the UK in an attempt to reduce the prevalence of illnesses caused by vitamin D deficiency. By the end of 2012, Kellogg’s children’s cereals including Coco Pops and Rice Krispies will contain vitamin D. Kellogg’s’ Coco Pops Choc n Roll, … Continue reading
Move over OAPs, it’s the age of the AOP (that’s Athletic Older Person)
They overtake you without breaking a sweat when you’re running and effortlessly splash past when you go for a swim. Meet the Athletic Older Person, or AOP – a new breed of over-60s who are putting their younger counterparts to shame when it comes to keeping fit. Britons aged 60-plus … Continue reading
New technology to improve old age
New technology is being designed to help elderly people live independently for longer – an industry expected to increase as our population grows older. Jean Sawbridge had never used a computer until six months ago. The 93-year-old resident of Northfield Nursing Home in Sheffield now surfs the web every week … Continue reading
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Low life expectancy in North West
Blackpool and Manchester have the lowest life expectancy in England, according to BBC-commissioned research. The findings by Experian reveal men in Blackpool are expected to live 73.7 years and women in Manchester to an average of 79.1. The local authority with the highest life expectancy is London’s Kensington and Chelsea … Continue reading
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