Currently, the elderly population accounts for around 9.8% of the overall world population. In 2016, the NIH noted that the elderly population was made up of 617 million people aged 65 and older. Current projections estimate that by 2050, the population of people over 65 will be 17% or 1.6 billion. That will be around…
By now, you should be aware of the Coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the globe. With many thousands of people infected and many cases resulting in death, it can be difficult not to panic. Elderly people, and those with underlying health conditions, are the most at risk when it comes to Coronavirus. It is therefore…
Loneliness within the elderly community is rife. There are over 2 million people over the age of 75 living alone in the UK. Of this 2 million, 1.9 million older people have reported feeling ignored or invisible from time to time. In addition to this, 1 million older people state that they have gone for…
When people hear the word dementia, they generally associate it with a single disease. This is not the case, however. Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a memory loss problem that impacts the proper functioning of the brain. It affects the different parts responsible for learning, memory retention, and language interpretation. Recent dementia…
Modern life is busy. With the demands of work, family life and other commitments, it is almost impossible to constantly keep an eye on your elderly loved ones. Most older people wish to remain living in their own homes so that they are able to maintain both their privacy and independence. Independence in old age…
As is the nature of an emergency, they do not come with a warning. An emergency can be anything from an injury to the danger posed by an unwelcome visitor. The impact of an emergency is often more severe for vulnerable people such as the elderly and disabled. This is because elderly people are usually…
The population of the UK is ageing rapidly. In the current climate, personal alarms for the elderly have become a necessity to help keep our aging loved ones safe. Many elderly people want to remain in their own homes for as long as possible meaning there are a large number of elderly people living alone….
Living in the United Kingdom we are used to bad weather. Especially in the wintertime, we are very likely to be affected by heavy rainfall, ice and possibly even snow. This can make venturing outside increasingly hazardous, particularly for older people. Chilly air, snowfall, rain, mist and fog all result in an increase in the…
With the temperature stooping to the lowest of the low, winter can be a dangerous time for elderly people. It is natural to be concerned about the safety of your ageing loved ones when you are not with them. During the colder seasons, the risk of falling significantly increases. This is not only due to…
No matter how much we try to run away from it, as we grow older, so do our parents and elderly relatives. We must therefore accept that with age comes gradual changes in physical and mental health. Many of these changes require expert care and adequate treatment to manage. The responsibility of a carer is…