National Arthritis awareness week is observed from the 7th till 13th of October to highlight the pain and disability that arthritis causes. It raises awareness about the experience of over 10 million people in the UK who suffer from arthritis. What is arthritis? It is a condition when the joints have swelling and tenderness which [...]
The world observes the International Day of Older Persons on 1st of October. It is celebrated to raise awareness towards the issues that the elderly face on a day-to-day basis and to appreciate and acknowledge their role and contributions towards the society. The theme for this year is Digital equity for all ages which affirms [...]
Falls are a major cause of injuries in the elderly- One in four seniors experience a fall in their old age. This causes hip dislocation, broken bones, head traumas and even fatal injuries. The relief factor is that preventing falls is achievable and a few changes around the house can help the elderly lead a [...]
Alzheimer's disease is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer- The doctor who found it. It is caused when proteins called PLAQUES and TANGLES start developing in the brain causing the cells to lose connection, ultimately leading to the death of nerve cells. Alzheimer's also causes the brain to lose important chemical messengers between the cells ; [...]
As we grow older we lose strength and mobility due to various issues like injuries, illness and health conditions. It becomes increasingly difficult to do activities. Carrying out some light weight, easy physical activities for elderly help in aging better. Aging should not stop one from doing what they like to do . There [...]
