Helping the lonely at Christmas
Shopping for gifts, ordering the turkey, making our Christmas lists – the excitement never ends! But wait, have we forgotten something? Or more imp...
Health
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Stress Management for the Elderly
Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? The body’s ability to deal with stress breaks down as we get older so we take a look at stress i...
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National Stress Awareness Month
Working longer hours, taking on too much work, sitting in traffic, and generally feeling like there’s not enough hours in the day are all aspects o...
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World Mental Health Day: how you can help
Today is World Mental Health Day. This is an annually occurring day celebrated around the world. WMHD aims to raise awareness about the importance ...
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Depression in old age
A new study has found that people tend to get more depressed after the age of 65. The study has shown that depressive symptoms increase throughout ...
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Protecting Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak
The Coronavirus outbreak has created a major shift in our day-to-day lives. It is important now more than ever to protect your mental health.
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How to Fight Loneliness in Old Age
Millions of older people in the UK are at risk of feeling lonely. Here are our top tips on how to avoid loneliness and isolation in later life. Rea...
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Looking After Our Mental Health as Lockdown Ends
The pandemic and lockdown have hit the public’s mental health harder than ever. However, today we are discussing how lockdown ending will affect us.
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Elderly men suffer loneliness in silence
Half a million elderly men (almost a third of older men) are suffering from loneliness. This number will rise over the coming years as more men sta...
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Physical & Mental Health Conditions that could affect your Older Parents
Older people can be susceptible to a range of physical and mental health conditions.
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Mental Health Awareness: Elderly Suicide
In honour of Mental Health Awareness Day, we’re discussing the risk factors and warning signs of elderly suicide. Help keep your loved ones safe to...
