Imagine You Are An Aluminum Atom: Discussions With Mr. Aluminum: I have written a book on aluminium. It is my first book and it will almost certainly be my last. Pre-publication, the most common question I receive about the book is why I wrote it. I think it began as a reference guide to living in […]
Older people are often desperate for both independence and connection. ‘Aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their own home, as well as ensuring they feel connected and social, often requires considerable additional arrangements. The world of technology has delivered a range of inspired and practical gadgets. Many can assist us when caring […]
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Instructional video advice from Emma Hammett of FirstAidForLife Transcript Advice for someone following a fall: Nearly a third of a million people need hospital treatment each year because of a fall. Sometimes a fall doesn’t cause a serious injury., but it can be scary if the casualty is unable to get up following their fall. […]
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It’s a shocking statistic, but each year over 4,500 people in England and Wales die following a fall. Nearly a third of a million people will also need hospital treatment. It is often older people who suffer from falls and unfortunately many of them may never recover from either the physical or psychological impact of […]
Inequalities in end-of-life care: The magnifying effect of COVID-19: This is episode 4 of the Palliative care webinar series The human side of COVID-19: Reflections on Palliative Care. Date and time: Wed 14 Oct 2020 from 7:00pm to 8:10pm Location: Online Organised by:Palliative Care Join us on this important webinar to explore new evidence relating to […]
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New Study Links Arthritic Pain to High Levels of Depression and Anxiety: Could Rose-hip be the Answer? World Mental Health Day is (Saturday 10th October 2020), is just around the corner, an event committed to raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilising support efforts. The importance of mental health is increasingly in the spotlight, however often overlooked is the […]
The UK is facing a cataracts catastrophe as the Covid-19 lockdown heaps pressure on already overstretched surgeons able to perform the eye operations. A leading eye specialist is warning of a ‘ticking time bomb’ due to a backlog of patients who were not able to be treated by their ophthalmologist at the height of the […]
A genetic variant that protects against Alzheimer’s disease promotes immune cell functions: A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland found that the PLCG2-P522R genetic variant, which protects against Alzheimer’s disease, enhances several key functions of immune cells. The results obtained in the study highlight the importance of immune cells as […]
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Caregivers of people with dementia are facing new challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. This video provides practical advice to help them reduce their level of stress and to improve their mental health and well-being. The messages are extracted from iSupport, WHO’s knowledge and skills training programme for caregivers of people with dementia. […]
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A world first discovery of how a protein works in the liver could lead to a more effective type 2 diabetes drug. The researchers say such treatments will be more important than ever given that diabetes appears to be associated with poor prognosis in those with the COVID-19 infection. The University of Melbourne-led study found […]
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