Are showers better than baths?
A recent study found that some modern day showers waste so much water, that in fact we’d be better off having 20-30 mins soaking in the...
Does Vitamin B prevent Alzheimer's?
Claims vitamin B prevents Alzheimer's are unproven. B vitamins have been in the news for a while now in relation to helping prevent...
10 Tips for Preventing Dementia related Falls
Falls prevention to help those living with dementia Age UK Falls Awareness Week was held on 17- 21 June 2013. For more information on...
Our tips for visiting someone with dementia, and what we learnt
For the last 2 years my wife’s gran had been suffering with Dementia. Sadly, earlier this year she passed away. However, during the...
If you have diabetes, foot care should be your top priority
If you have diabetes, foot care should be your top priority There are 3 million people in the UK who have diabetes and an estimated...
The 5 Consumer Laws we should all know
SALE OF GOODS ACT Your mp3 player breaks exactly 1 day after the 1 year guarantee expires. The electronics firm where you bought it...
Paying for elderly care is the 2nd biggest expense for people during their lifetime
Paying for elderly care is the second-biggest expense to most people during their lifetime, this after buying a house. The Government’s...
What Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles are available?
What Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles are available? A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) is a specially converted vehicle from a...
How the elderly can stay cool during the hot weather
Hospitals have reported a rise in A&E admissions as Britain's 30C heatwave continues. A&E admissions reported range from treating people...
Arthritis - The Health Terms we should all know
Some of the health terms you might hear when you are diagnosed with Arthritis are shown below. It’s also important to understand that...
