How the elderly community are treated in certain cultures differs surprisingly. How we care for and treat our elderly loved ones can vary depending on the culture we grew up in. This differs in the way we treat our elders and whether we respect their life experience or see it as a burden. It also varies between having an elderly relative live with you, or whether you tend to find them a home to be cared for in. These cultural differences are also susceptible to change over time. This can be seen in our culture in the UK. A couple of generations ago it was almost expected that an …
Epilepsy In The Elderly: How to Spot a Seizure
According to new studies, the cases of epilepsy in older adults are rising around the world. This increases the burden on health services and families. However, there is also a risk of under-diagnosis if not enough people can recognise the signs of epilepsy in the elderly. Older people are also less likely to be referred to specialist epilepsy services. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological illness. A seizure occurs when the brain receives a burst of abnormal electrical activity that temporarily interrupts normal brain function. Some people are able to sense when a seizure …
Age-Related Muscle Weakening: A Helpful Guide
As we age, our muscles weaken and deteriorate. The clinical term for this gradual loss is sarcopenia. Its effects also include a loss of stamina and difficulty completing physical activities. A study in 2018 was picked up by newspapers and interpreted as having found evidence for measures against age-related muscle weakening. However, this was not the case. It found that, by the age of 75, people have up to 50% fewer nerves controlling the muscles. With these weakening connections, the muscles begin to shrink. The muscle fibres, in turn, struggle to contract and this causes muscle …
Success Over 50: Top 10 Career Success Stories
There's certainly no age limit on career success! Here's our top 10 list of people who found success after the age of 50. …
Top 5 UK Detective Shows From the Last Decade
If there's something Britain does well it's producing quality and iconic detective shows and crime dramas. However, today we aren't talking Inspector Morse, Midsomer Murders, or Poirot. All good detective shows, but we've seen every episode 3 times over. No today we're talking about the best detective shows from the last decade and there's plenty to choose from! Let's jump in. Vera This will be the 11th season of everyone's favourite Geordie female detective, Vera, played by Brenda Blethyn. Based on the best-selling crime novels, by Ann Cleeves, Vera hit our screens a decade …
Pensions For Divorced and Widowed Women
In 2016, the age required to receive a state pension in the UK soared from 60 to 65 for women and the entire system was revamped with new qualifying factors. While the changes had been planned since the 1990s, the sudden change had devastating effects for women born after 1953. The government claimed it was a stride forward for gender quality as the male age qualification was already 65. Yet, it was women planning to retire at 60, that suddenly had to source another 5 years of income. The changes affected divorced, and widowed women more than anyone. Under the current system, to get …
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