Rapid weight loss or gain when elderly could be sign of Alzheimer’s
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Rapid weight loss or gain when elderly could be sign of Alzheimer’s

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This article was taken from: https://apple.news/AlMF2_DnOSsCyEmbjekyLQw By Henry Bodkin Elderly people who experience significant weight gain or loss may be at an increased risk of developing dementia, new research suggests. A study, published in journal BMJ Open, found a link between late-life changes to Body Mass Index (BMI) and onset of the neurological condition. The…

‘Care deserts’ revealed in Age UK elderly care research
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‘Care deserts’ revealed in Age UK elderly care research

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This article was taken from: https://www.carehomeprofessional.com/care-deserts-revealed-in-age-uk-elderly-care-research/ By Lee Peart at Care home Professional An Age UK study has revealed that one in seven older people aren’t receiving the care they need. The report shows that many parts of the country have become ‘care deserts’ with elderly people unable to access residential or home care whether they…

Can doing a daily crossword or Sudoku puzzle keep your brain young?
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Can doing a daily crossword or Sudoku puzzle keep your brain young?

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This article was taken from: https://www.nhs.uk/news/neurology/can-doing-daily-crossword-or-sudoku-puzzle-keep-your-brain-young/ By NHS UK “Older adults who regularly do Sudoku or crosswords have sharper brains that are 10 YEARS younger,” reports the Mail Online. In 2 linked studies, researchers asked people aged 50 to 93 to fill in online surveys, which included questions about whether they regularly did number puzzles…

Major home care provider future ‘at risk’
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Major home care provider future ‘at risk’

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46103018 By  Nick Triggle Health correspondent Vital home care services for the elderly and vulnerable could be disrupted, regulators say. The Care Quality Commission has issued a notice saying it has serious doubts about the future of Allied Healthcare. The CQC said it was concerned about its prospects from the end of this…

Care for elderly prisoners ‘inconsistent and only set to get worse’, finds report
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Care for elderly prisoners ‘inconsistent and only set to get worse’, finds report

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This article was taken from: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prisoners-elderly-care-prisons-report-inspectorate-care-quality-commission-a8584641.html By May Bulman Social Affairs Correspondent at the Independent Newspaper Government and councils failing to plan for the future needs of growing population of elderly, ill and frail inmates, warns watchdog Elderly prisoners are not always receiving the care they need, with some struggling to wash themselves and others not getting help when…