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What is respite care and how does it work?
Respite care is often an important part of treatment and care for people dealing with the elderly. Often it is used after a hospital discharge or to give your regular carer or family member a break.
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Brain games for the elderly
Playing online games challenges many parts of the ageing brain. Brain games range from those that sharpen your cognitive skills to those that are simply an easy and enjoyable way to pass the time.
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How to reduce the risks of falls in the elderly
A third of people aged 65 and over, and around half of people aged 80 and over, fall at least once a year. Falling is a cause of distress, pain, injury, loss of confidence, loss of independence and mortality.
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Bad dreams in middle age could be sign of dementia risk
People who experience frequent bad dreams in middle age are more likely to be diagnosed with dementia later in life, according to new research.
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How do you talk effectively to someone with Dementia?
What is the best way to talk with someone with dementia? What are the main things you should avoid saying and how can you reassure them.
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What is end of life care?
End-of-life care is treatment, care and support for people who are nearing the end of their lives. It is an important part of palliative care and aims to help people live as comfortably as possible in their last months, weeks or days of life.
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