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How Is Parkinson’s technology developing?

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How Is Parkinson’s technology developing?

March 14th, 2022

Parkinson’s is a neurological condition that is degenerative in nature with some of its main symptoms being tremors, body rigidity and slower movement. At this present time, there is no cure for the disease.

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Living with Parkinson’s: How to improve life quality.

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Living with Parkinson’s: How to improve life quality.

February 21st, 2022

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term or chronic neurological condition. This means that Parkinson’s affects the brain as well as the nervous system. Dr James Parkinson named the condition in 1817 and prescribed it to be progressive in nature as symptoms generally worsen over time.

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Can tech assist seniors with frailty?

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Can tech assist seniors with frailty?

January 21st, 2022

Frailty is a recognised health status where the body’s systems are weakened or influenced by the ageing process. Through a series of innovations, tech is making great leaps to support those with frailty but how soon will it be available to the public and how can it help today?

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Top Tips: Help reluctant seniors to accept support

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Top Tips: Help reluctant seniors to accept support

January 7th, 2022

Are you struggling with a loved one who likes being independent? Take a look at these useful tactics for effective, practical solutions.

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Seniors and digital skills: An essential guide

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Seniors and digital skills: An essential guide

December 10th, 2021

As a society, we are encouraged to believe that more people than ever are technologically literate and connected through an array of smart devices on a daily basis. Particularly during the pandemic, it appeared as if everyone was online and learning new digital abilities by the minute. However, this may not be a totally accurate picture of what is happening with older people in the UK.

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Care home infection control: What you need to know

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Care home infection control: What you need to know

June 16th, 2021

Searching for the right care home for yourself or a loved one can be a challenge. Knowing what to expect with infection control measures in care homes can set your mind at ease and help smooth the process.

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Why is eating well important for a healthy later life?

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Why is eating well important for a healthy later life?

May 24th, 2021

What we need from food changes a little as we get older. With 18% of the UK population being over 65, health writer, Rachel Bashford looks at how we can best look after their nutritional needs?

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What is the new guidance on care home visits from 17th May?

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What is the new guidance on care home visits from 17th May?

May 11th, 2021

Health writer, Rachel Bashford, gives you the latest care home visiting guidance that will take effect from 17th May. 

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UK Covid update: Level 5 rules, support bubbles, and vaccine news...

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UK Covid update: Level 5 rules, support bubbles, and vaccine news...

January 12th, 2021

How Will the Latest UK Lockdown Measures Impact Seniors

And Their Families?

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