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A landmark study confirms healthy eating and exercise are the key to good health in old age

A landmark study confirms healthy eating and exercise are the key to good health in old age

22 Nov 2021.
A landmark study run over 35 years has revealed that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of ill health and disease in old age. A landmark study run over 35 years has revealed that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of ill health and disease in old age. The study, funded jointly by the Medical Research Council, the Alzheimer’s Society and the British Heart Foundation, is the largest of its kind. Started in 1979, the study has recorded the lifestyles of 2,500 men from Caerphilly, Wales at regular intervals. At the beginning of the study, the men were asked to eat well, keep trim, exercise regularly and refrain from smoking. Every five years, their diet, weight, ...
Care at home during stroke recovery

Care at home during stroke recovery

18 Aug 2020.
Care at home during the stroke recovery process is an important factor. It helps the affected person adapt to life after an episode. Care at home during the stroke recovery process is an important factor. It helps the affected person adapt to life after an episode. Live-in care is centred around your needs, or those of your loved one, in a way that’s not possible with a typical residential care arrangement. It enables a holistic approach that supports medical recovery, participation in social activities and sense of independence. Read on to find out how care at home could help support you or your loved one throughout the stroke recovery process. Adapting to care Around 152,000 people experience a stroke each ...
What you need to know about stroke rehabilitation

What you need to know about stroke rehabilitation

18 Aug 2020.
Stroke rehabilitation is a lengthy process that requires specialist medical expertise. But, with the right support in place, your loved one can still carry out many of the day-to-day activities that make them who they are, and reduce the chances of a stroke occurring again in future Stroke rehabilitation is a lengthy process that requires specialist medical expertise. But, with the right support in place, your loved one can still carry out many of the day-to-day activities that make them who they are, and reduce the chances of a stroke occurring again in future. As a standard care procedure, the NHS call rehabilitation what can be achieved within 6-12 weeks. Sadly, if you cannot fully rehabilitate within that timeframe they ...
Over 90% of strokes occur in the elderly: what are the risk factors?

Over 90% of strokes occur in the elderly: what are the risk factors?

11 Nov 2019.
Every five minutes, someone in the UK has a stroke. Even though strokes can happen to anyone at any time of life, most strokes occur in elderly people. Of the 130,000 people who have strokes in England and Wales each year, only 10,000 occur in people under retirement age. Every five minutes, someone in the UK has a stroke. Even though strokes can happen to anyone at any time of life, most strokes occur in elderly people. Of the 130,000 people who have strokes in England and Wales each year, only 10,000 occur in people under retirement age. Stroke Awareness Day recently took place (10th May 2011). It is designed to raise awareness of the signs, symptoms and risks factors ...
The Good Care Group supports Stroke Rehabilitation care at home

The Good Care Group supports Stroke Rehabilitation care at home

11 Nov 2019.
The Good Care Group carers are highly trained in recognising and responding to the symptoms of stroke. Stroke is a medical emergency and by treating it as such we are able to ensure rapid medical attention and improved outcomes for people. The Good Care Group carers are highly trained in recognising and responding to the symptoms of stroke. Stroke is a medical emergency and by treating it as such we are able to ensure rapid medical attention and improved outcomes for people. As such 74% of clients who have experienced stroke whilst in the care of The Good Care Group have been enabled to return home to recover. We work with the Stroke Association; the UK’s leading stroke charity, who ...
Cut your risk of stroke by a third with regular walks

Cut your risk of stroke by a third with regular walks

11 Nov 2019.
With around 152,000 people in the UK suffering fatal or disabling strokes every year, experts are always looking at ways to cut the risk of stroke. A recent study has suggested that taking a 90 minute stroll everyday could cut men’s risk of stroke by up to a third, with the length of time spent actually walking more important than the speed. With around 152,000 people in the UK suffering fatal or disabling strokes every year, experts are always looking at ways to cut the risk of stroke. A recent study has suggested that taking a 90 minute stroll everyday could cut men’s risk of stroke by up to a third, with the length of time spent actually walking more ...
Could strokes be triggered by changes in the weather?

Could strokes be triggered by changes in the weather?

11 Nov 2019.
Researchers from the Yale School of Public Health have discovered a link between cold weather and risk of stroke – the study results showed that cooler temperatures and variation in temperature meant people were more likely to suffer a fatal stroke. Researchers from the Yale School of Public Health have discovered a link between cold weather and risk of stroke – the study results showed that cooler temperatures and variation in temperature meant people were more likely to suffer a fatal stroke. Judith Lichtman, Associate Professor of the Epidemiology Department, which carried out the study, said: “Weather is not something people would typically associate with stroke risk, however, we’ve found weather conditions are among the multiple factors that are associated ...
42% of stroke survivors feel ‘abandoned’ after leaving hospital

42% of stroke survivors feel ‘abandoned’ after leaving hospital

11 Nov 2019.
New research from the Stroke Association has revealed that almost half of all stroke survivors feel abandoned after they leave hospital. New research from the Stroke Association has revealed that almost half of all stroke survivors feel abandoned after they leave hospital. Just one in five of the people surveyed said that they received information or advice about coping with the emotional impact of the illness, despite the fact that in a recent survey, 2,700 people said that the emotional effects of a stroke were “as devastating as the physical effects”. Friends and family members were also shown to be impacted by the effects of caring for someone with a stroke, with one in three saying that they feel ill-prepared ...
Recognising and reacting to the symptoms of a stroke

Recognising and reacting to the symptoms of a stroke

08 Nov 2019.
Take action when it’s needed most by understanding the symptoms of a stroke, suitable actions to take and how to support stroke recovery. Knowing the common symptoms of a stroke is vital for ensuring you're able to react quickly and appropriately should you spot them in someone. In this article, we'll introduce you to the most common symptoms of a stroke, then outline actionable steps you can take to provide much-needed support. Common symptoms of a stroke The NHS promotes the acronym F.A.S.T. to help people remember stroke symptoms, and react to them appropriately: Face: The person's mouth, eye, or one side of their face may have dropped, or they may no longer be able to smile. Arms: They may ...
What health checks for older people should you be thinking about?

What health checks for older people should you be thinking about?

08 Nov 2019.
Health checks for older people help improve quality of life by ensuring doctors can start treating any medical conditions at the earliest possible opportunity. Health checks for older people help improve quality of life by ensuring doctors can start treating any medical conditions at the earliest possible opportunity. Here, we’ll introduce you to some of the general checks you should be booking in for regularly to keep your health in the best possible condition. Important health checks for older people When it comes to health checks for older people, these are the core selection you should be thinking about: 1. Blood tests Having a blood test can tell medical professionals a lot about the current state of your health, as ...

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