Snowdrops – a beautiful sight
Their scientific name is Galanthus but we know them much better as the simple snowdrop and they are one of the first flowers of the year to come into bloom. Their name comes from the Greek gala and an ...
HEALTH
Look out for the warning signs of malnutrition
Age UK and the Malnutrition Task Force are urging everyone to look out for warning signs of malnutrition in older relatives and friends. NHS Digital figures show that between 2007/08 and 2017/18 the n ...
Do you have trouble sleeping?
Many of us do and it is a fact of life that as you age, your ability to sleep and the regularity of your sleep patterns do become affected. But it’s also a well known fact that getting the right amoun ...
Games can protect thinking skills in older age
We have all known for a number of years now that stimulating the brain through the playing of games is good for your mental health as well as your mental wellbeing. But now it’s been confirmed – peopl ...