Five myths about flu jabs

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

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 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...
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s) in older people

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s) in older people

People of all ages get Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s) from time to time- they are uncomfortable, but they rarely get in the way of our daily lives. However, for many older people, UTI’s can be really debilitating. As we get older, our immune system changes, meaning...
Dementia and other conditions

Dementia and other conditions

Health conditions experienced in addition to an existing one, in this case dementia, are called comorbidities. It is estimated that 91.8% of people living with dementia have at least one other condition. The most common comorbidity to dementia is hypertension,...
Tips to help you stay safe at home for longer

Tips to help you stay safe at home for longer

As people progress on their personal care journey most individuals choose to stay at home if they possibly can. Initially, this might involve family members giving small amounts of care and support to keep things ticking over. Later, as things progress and individuals...