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IT is never too late to adopt a healthier lifestyle and you’ll certainly feel the benefit whatever your age. Eating well and exercising regularly can also improve some conditions and prevent the onset of others. In this section we outline some of the ways you can stay fit and healthy in later life…
Physical Fitness
IT is crucial you stay as active as possible as this can reduce the risk of a range of age-associated conditions. These include heart disease, diabetes and strokes. Exercise can improve circulation and will a
lso help with mobility, balance, flexibility and co-ordination. It should help you sleep too. Feelings of anxiety can also be reduced by exercising frequently. This doesn’t need to be a tough gym workout. It could be a brisk walk in the fresh air (some areas have council-run walking groups).
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Read more... [Keeping Fit and Healthy]
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SINCE its inception in 1948, the NHS has provided healthcare which is free at the point of service. But it has also undergone substantial changes and the health service is constantly evolving. Sometimes the perennial changes to the system and structure of care can be confusing, especially for older people who might be wondering where to turn to if they need NHS help. So, in this section, we try to break down how the current NHS works and what services are available...
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Read more... [The NHS]
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FREE healthcare is a part and parcel of the NHS. But as you get older even more services and help become available to you. In this section we chart how you can receive help with the cost of various health services…
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Read more... [Health Cost Help]
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INCONTINENCE is the accidental loss of bladder or bowel control and is a common condition among elderly people. Urinary incontinence alone is believed to affect 3 million UK people, although there are more women sufferers than men.
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Read more... [Incontinence Advice]
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PAM Ayres’ poem “I wish I’d looked after my teeth” begins to resonate as we get older. Our teeth are among the first parts of our body to show signs of wear and tear and dentistry can be very costly. The NHS usually provides the cheapest option for dental care, as the maximum charge for a complex course of treatment is now £198. This includes work on crowns, bridges and dentures. But some aspects of recommended treatment
may be classed as private, so always clarify any cost before work begins. The other alternative is private dentistry on a pay-as-you-go basis, or joining a private dental care plan, where you pay a set monthly or annual fee.
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Read more... [Dental Care]
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TRADITIONALLY formal complaints against hospitals and GP practices have taken months, sometimes years, to resolve. The Government has recognised this and has moved to try to simplify the NHS complaints system. In this section, we outline the new system and the rights of redress that are now available to you…
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Read more... [Complaints About NHS Care]
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