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How to stay safe in winter: tips for older people

When the weather gets bad, every child in the country is praying for a ‘snow day’ so they can stay home from school, sledge down the local hill and build snowmen with their friends. However, as we age, bad weather is not so fun. Ice and snow pose real dangers to older...

Warmth of Care Resources

Warmth Of Care – resources for keeping warm and looking after yourself or an older loved one in winter Age UK- Keeping well this winter Tips on looking after your mental health, information on where to get support with your energy bills and advice on keeping warm in...

How to tell if your older relative needs more help

Many older people enjoy the comfort of being in their own home. However, sometimes it can become apparent to others that perhaps an older relative or friend is not coping as well at home as they once did. This can be especially true if your loved one is showing early...

Five myths about flu jabs

As regular and reliable as the clocks going backwards in autumn, the flu season sneaks up on us each winter. Every year, the government and NHS communications urge us to have the flu vaccination to protect us from the year’s most likely strains. Many people will be...

How to minimise high blood pressure

Anybody that has been diagnosed with high blood pressure or hypertension will be more than aware of just how serious it can be. It increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, and can even lead to vision problems. As with many other things, prevention is better than...

Urinary incontinence in older adults

Urinary incontinence, defined by the NHS, is the unintentional passing of urine. There is a lot of stigma attached to this condition, and unfortunately as a result of this, people will often be too embarrassed to seek medical attention. In most cases, if the...