Month : September 2014
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30 Sep, 14
Your heart is the engine that keeps you running and whatever your age, there are things you can do to help keep your heart healthy. Watch your alcohol intake Alcohol can cause rhythm abnormalities and damage your heart muscle, so ensure you’re staying within recommended limits. If you’re a woman, that’s 14 units a week (max. 3 units on any one day). For men it’s 21 units per week (max. 4 units on any day). 1 unit is equivalent to half a pint of average strength beer, cider or lager, or a measure of spirits, while 2 units is equivalent to a standard 175ml glass of wine. Eat a balanced diet Eat as many types and colours of fruit and vegetables as
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26 Sep, 14
Luckily, these days there’s a wide range of services and housing that allow us to stay in our own home but enjoy support from carers or wardens. Stairlifts are an example of a home-adaption that can allow elderly individuals to stay in their own home for longer! However, for some of us there comes a time when this isn’t enough; we need more comprehensive care. But how do you choose a care home that’s right for you, or your loved one? Here are important points to consider: Funding. You may be able to get financial help for care home costs, but even if you’re not likely to be eligible, it’s still worth getting social services involved - they can provide information
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