The fear of falling
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries among older people but, even though the weather continues to be wet and icy, experts from the University of Manchester are showing that falls can be avoid ...
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The alarming link between hearing loss and cognitive decline
Good hearing is not just something that enables us to function on a daily basis, it also keeps our brain working. Recent studies are throwing a powerful punch claiming you must ‘use it or lose i ...
The uncomfortable truth about growing older in the UK
Loneliness has a devastating impact on people’s lives. Around 1m people in the UK are currently deemed to be ‘chronically lonely’, with many going as long as a month without speaking to anyone and cit ...
Stitching out Stigma
Stitching Out Stigma is a project designed to confront and change the perception of mental health. We’re asking people to stitch a 10×10” square illustrating their experiences, interpretations or ...