New Proposal May Ban Drivers Over 70 Who Fail Eyesight Tests Tuesday, August 12, 2025 uk transport eyesight drivers road safety regulations elderly vision test ban The UK is currently one of only three European countries that does not mandate regular eyesight tests for drivers, regardless of age. However, new government plans aim to tighten regulations by introducing mandatory eyesight … Read More
My Mum Died in a Car Crash – New Rules for Drivers Over 70 Could Have Saved Her Wednesday, August 6, 2025 elderly drivers safety accident cornwall agedriving regulations health road seniors Last summer, my 79-year-old mother, Geraldine Gibson, tragically lost her life in a car accident in Cornwall. It was a devastating event that shattered our family. Reflecting on what happened, I can’t help but believe that … Read More
LIVE: 72-Year-Old Man Missing After Leaving Home in Forest of Dean Sunday, July 27, 2025 missing forestofdean police search appeal elderly disappearance investigation community safety A 72-year-old man has gone missing after leaving his property in the Forest of Dean. Authorities have issued an urgent appeal to the public for any information that could aid in locating him. The man’s disappearance has …
LIVE: 72-Year-Old Man Disappears After Leaving Property in Forest of Dean Sunday, July 27, 2025 missing forestofdean disappearance elderly police search appeal safety community urgent A 72-year-old man has gone missing after leaving his home in the Forest of Dean area. Authorities have launched an urgent appeal to the public for any information regarding his whereabouts. The local police are actively … Read More
Heatwaves Pose Serious Health Risks for Dementia Patients, Nurse Warns Tuesday, June 24, 2025 dementia heatwave alzheimer dehydration health elderly caregiving heatstroke nhs awareness As temperatures rise this summer, families caring for loved ones with dementia need to be especially vigilant. Heatwaves can pose serious and often overlooked health risks for people living with cognitive decline. Dr Jane … Read More
Adding a Popular Summer Fruit to Your Diet Could Lower Dementia Risk Sunday, June 22, 2025 dementia strawberries cognition brainhealth prevention nutrition elderly antioxidants research memory Recent research highlights a simple dietary addition that may help reduce the risk of dementia: strawberries. Currently, about 982,000 people in the United Kingdom are living with dementia, a number projected to increase to … Read More