Tag: Health and wellbeing

A new report released by charities Age UK and Carers UK claims that elderly carers are not getting the support they need and subsequently caring for their loved ones is damaging their health. A new report released by charities Age

Research published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine has revealed that 12% of pensioners admitted to hospital from care homes are suffering from dehydration. Researchers say this raises serious concerns. Research published in the Journal of the

The number of people receiving ‘meals on wheels’ services from councils has more than halved over the last five years, Freedom of Information requests have found. The number of people receiving ‘meals on wheels’ services from councils has more than

A report by the Telegraph has revealed that more than 500 care homes are putting residents at risk because of poorly trained staff. A report by the Telegraph has revealed that more than 500 care homes are putting residents at

Many older people are not getting enough to drink, according to new figures presented by the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM). Many older people are not getting enough to drink, according to new figures presented by the Royal Society of