The Worlds Oldest Runner Retires News came this week that the worlds oldest runner has retired from competitive racing. Fauja Singh at 102 years old, only took up running at the age of 89 yet has taken part in nine marathons! So what are this London residents secrets to old age and also being active […]
I am in my 80’s and still feel fit and up to the task most days, but the problem comes with some families where the children or grandchildren ride-in gung-ho and try to impose a solution on Grandad or Grandma without really understanding their wishes. They think that a care home is best so that […]
According to the British Dietetic Association, calls to the Government, to halt the practice of supermarkets pushing high fat sugary snacks on people, are being ignored. However a DOH spokesperson, featured in the Independent, said that the Government were thinking about urging the supermarket chains to push more low calorie foods instead of “herding them […]
Robot Animals Help Elderly With Dementia Reading up on the latest research on ageing I have seen a study conducted by Northumbria University on the benefits of a robotic animal – specifically a seal pup, being used in a care home with the elderly, especially those with dementia. When compared to a group of residents […]
How To Live Longer Regular readers will know of my particular interest in longevity, (who isn’t?) and here in this post I will summarise some of the latest research around the subject, so that you can make the best use of the years you have, ideally fit and well in your own home, rather than […]
In new research released today by insurer NFU Mutual and featured in the Telegraph, there have been more than a million families, over the last 5 years, who have been forced to sell their family homes, just to pay residential care fees. With average care home fees of £28,000 per annum for a standard care home […]
Often those of us who are starting to find stairs more difficult, notice that the way we move is more stiff than when we were younger. Perhaps a health condition, like Parkinsons or just plain old age, finds us walking around with much more difficulty. When this happens we wonder how things will develop and […]
Keeping a roof above your head There is considerable concern for those over 50 about being able to afford mortgage repayments or rents. Most of the fear is fired by the likelihood or fear of redundancies. Older employees feel they are more vulnerable than their younger colleagues. They also have more problems finding re-employment. AGE […]
How Many Times Should You See Your Doctor? One thing that is positive is that doctors say old age isn’t necessarily about ill health. They’ve found that even towards the end of our lives there is not necessarily years of agony. But there is no doubt that often people who have been fit and well […]
The Beano comic first appeared on 30 July 1938 which means it has reached the grand old age of 75 and still going strong. It’s cartoon strips have stood the test of time. In fact cartoons appeal to people of all ages, even those old enough to be looking for a stair lift. Look here […]