Health Awareness
Senior Health 2022
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Someone dies of pancreatic cancer every hour in the UK
Despite being the deadliest common cancer, only 8% of people can name the most common symptoms of pancreatic cancer. Approximately 80% of people with pancreatic cancer are diagnosed too late for life-saving treatment. That’s because the symptoms are often vague and unrecognised. And GPs don’t have access to the tools needed to diagnose pancreatic cancer...
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What to look out for to keep your joints healthy
While aching joints are a normal part of the ageing process, find out what you need to know to keep them healthy. As we get older, one of the biggest signs of ageing is aching joints. While this is part of the normal process of ageing, there are some things you should look out for...
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Taking steps to keep yourself healthy this winter
Winter can be a challenging time for older people and can have a big impact on our physical and mental health. However, there are some things you can do to help stay well this winter. As we age, our immune systems become weaker, and we gradually lose muscle mass. This makes it more difficult for...
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Top tips to aid your recovery following an admission to hospital
‘Deconditioning’ is a common condition, but there are things you can do to aid recovery following hospital admission. When older people are admitted to hospital, especially for a long time, they can struggle to resume daily activities. They may be weaker, become more easily breathless and tire more easily. These can all be signs of...
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Alzheimer’s research embraces the benefits of the digital world
Virtual clinical trials (VCTs) are an exciting development in cognitive research. Certain tests needed for clinical or academic studies are taken out of the clinic and brought into participants’ homes. Digital cognitive assessments are changing how we conduct Alzheimer’s studies. Cognitive tests are used in clinical and research studies to understand a participant’s brain function. Making...
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Are you missing out because of hearing loss?
Do you have difficulty following conversations or struggle to hear in social situations? You’re not alone. Hearing loss is common when we get older and affects one in three people over the age of 65.1 Hearing aids often help, but as hearing loss progresses, they are not always enough. Social struggles Elizabeth, a care worker...
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Many older people experience dysphagia: here’s how you can help
Dysphagia refers to any difficulty which disrupts the normal swallowing process. It is a prevalent condition, especially amongst the older population. Swallowing is a complex process involving a high degree of neurological control and coordination. There are many conditions which impact the structure or function of the mouth, throat, or oesophagus, that can result in...
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Finding the right support at the different stages of dementia
A dementia specialist nurse charity has published guidance to help families understand the three stages of dementia. There are over 200 different types of dementia — all of which can present in various ways and can be difficult to identify and diagnose in the early stages. What is dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term for...
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Understanding the many symptoms of Parkinson’s and how to spot it
Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world. Around 145,000 people in the UK have the condition, but everyone’s experience is different due to there being more than 40 symptoms. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition and there is currently no cure. The condition develops when nerve cells — that are responsible for producing...
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Why self-management is key to a better life for heart failure patients
It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of heart failure and understand your risk of developing it because it is treatable. Just remember B.E.A.T. — Breathless, Exhausted, Ankle swelling, Time to see your GP or practice nurse. In 2010, Nick Hartshorne-Evans was diagnosed with heart failure. At the time, he was just 39 years...
