What is Dementia? Dementia is a degenerative syndrome that causes brain function to decline over time. Dementia can be confused with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, while dementia is the term used to categories a group of symptoms. The symptoms include problems with: Memory loss Thinking speed Mental sharpness and quickness Understanding Language Judgement Mood Movement Carrying out daily activities People who suffer from dementia are often confused or cannot remember and retain certain information. As a result, this can …
Top 5 Chairs for the Elderly
From desk jobs to evenings in front of the TV, we all spend a lot of time sitting down. As we get older, this time only increases. In fact, people aged 65 and over spend an average of 10 hours or more sitting down each day. Therefore, it's important to make sure our elderly loved ones have comfortable and supportive chairs and mattresses. This will not only improve their day to day life, it can also help to prevent back problems, joint pain, and other complaints. We’ve collated our top five chairs for older people, with options to suit a variety of budgets. As always, if your loved …
Eco-Friendly Ideas For A Green Christmas
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle can be quite a challenge, especially at Christmas time. In the UK alone, we produce around 30% more rubbish during the holiday season. Here are some ideas we've put together on how to have a more ethical, environmentally conscious time this festive season. Eco-Friendly Gifts With our binge-shopping culture, gifts are one of the largest sources of waste around Christmas time. That's why many Christmas shoppers are now opting for environmentally conscious gifts. Here are some of our favourite planet-friendly gift ideas: Reusable Things Reusable items …
How to Fight Loneliness in Old Age
Loneliness has been a huge challenge for lots of us in 2020. Government statistics published earlier this year reveal that 2.6 million adults in Britain reported feeling lonely often or always during lockdown. Elderly people are often more likely than younger adults to experience loneliness, particularly those living alone. Perhaps you're an older person struggling with loneliness, or you know somebody else who is feeling lonely. Either way, today's article will share some helpful tips and advice on how to fight loneliness in old age. The Facts About Loneliness: Studies show that …
How To Help The Elderly During The National Lockdown
A second national lockdown began in England on Thursday 5th November. While the lockdown will help to curb the rise in coronavirus infection, it also brings concerns for the most vulnerable in our communities. Lots of the most vulnerable groups in our society have been isolating the entire time. While this is the best way to avoid the virus, it can have a significant impact on mental health. Naturally, people want to ensure that their elderly loved ones are safe and well during this second lockdown. The mental health charity, Mind, has begun an emergency appeal to encourage donations …
A Star Is Born: Marilyn Monroe – This Day In History
On the first of June 1926, a star was born. Her name? Norma Jeane Mortenson – who went on to find international fame as glamorous actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe. Born in Los Angeles, California, she grew up going from foster family to foster family after her mother was admitted to a mental institution. When Norma Jeane was just 16 she got married to her neighbour, James Dougherty. In 1944, James was sent away with the military. Norma Jeane was working in a munitions factory as part of the war effort. It was here that a photographer, David Conover, spotted her. He was …
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