Elderly

Sunday, April 6, 2025 elderly support care guide council social services information relatives challenges

Finding the right support and care for elderly relatives can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. This was the experience of Gloucestershire County Council leader, Stephen Davies, who was inspired by his personal … Read More

Sunday, April 6, 2025 elderly support care guide gloucestershire council leader experience services resources

Finding the right support for elderly relatives can be a daunting task, as Gloucestershire County Council leader Stephen Davies discovered through his own experience. When caring for his father-in-law, Brian Lee, who passed … Read More

Friday, April 4, 2025 health screening prevention detection nhs tests vaccinations aging wellness elderly

Dealing with health issues in later life doesn’t have to be inevitable. According to Age UK, routine health checks can help identify problems in the early stages when they are more manageable. Getting nine crucial health … Read More

Thursday, December 28, 2023 dementia pet cognition elderly cognitivedecline research prevention alzheimer's lifestyle study

Living alone in old age has been identified as a significant risk factor for dementia. To investigate whether pet ownership could potentially mitigate this risk, researchers in China analyzed data from over 7,900 British … Read More

Monday, December 18, 2023 teacher retirement education gloucestershire worcestershire pandemic elderly dedication inspiration classroom

At 82, Eric Jones has become one of Britain’s oldest teachers, returning to the profession two decades after his retirement in 2001. Prompted by the government’s call for retirees to assist amidst the pandemic, he … Read More