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
Elderly Woman in 90s Scares Off Burglar Wearing Balaclava Friday, June 20, 2025 burglary cheltenham elderly intruder balaclava police dog home cctv investigation In the early hours of Thursday, June 19, a woman in her 90s narrowly escaped harm when she confronted a burglar who had broken into her home on Gloucester Road, Cheltenham. The incident unfolded around 2:55 a.m. after the … Read More
BBC Doctor’s 12-Second Test to Assess Your Fall Risk Sunday, May 25, 2025 fallrisk mobility health test elderly safety balance drpunamkrishan stannah falls Dr. Punam Krishan, a BBC GP and Strictly Come Dancing participant, has revealed a quick and easy 12-second test that can help determine if you are at risk of falling. Partnering with stairlift and home lift company Stannah, … Read More
UPDATE: Vulnerable Elderly Woman with Red Hair Missing Saturday, May 17, 2025 missing elderly vulnerable coleford redhair search community safety alert assistance An elderly woman with red hair, considered vulnerable, has been reported missing after leaving an address in Coleford. Authorities are actively searching for her and ask anyone with information about her whereabouts to come …
New Research Shows Coffee May Reduce Ageing and Frailty Risks Monday, May 5, 2025 coffee ageing frailty research study antioxidants inflammation insulin glucose elderly According to a new study, a daily intake of coffee may have the potential to slow down physical ageing and reduce the risk of frailty. The research findings indicate that individuals who regularly consume coffee could … Read More