Ageing – the financial impact
It will be no surprise to regular readers of Mature Times that, as a society, we are living longer and as a result the age profile of our population is changing rapidly. According to a recent report p ...
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Cookery classes on prescription: time to tackle “one of the greatest public health challenges of our time.”
“Loneliness is one of the greatest public health challenges of our time”, Theresa May revealed as she launched the first cross-Government strategy to tackle it. The Prime Minister confirmed all GPs in ...
First aid focus: falls
Anyone can have a fall, but older people may be more at risk. If you do have a fall, it’s important to know what to do. If you have a fall and you are unhurt: Try to stay calm and take some time to br ...
Take control of back pain
Dr Dawn Harper lets the nation know how to manage and prevent back pain with Mind Your Back, for NHS Self Care Week. For NHS Self Care Week 2018 (Mon 12 to Sun 18 November, 2018), Dr Dawn Harper and M ...