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  1. How is dementia diagnosed?

    possible. Symptoms may be caused by other conditions or factors such as depression and anxiety, medication side effects, sleep issues, or urinary tract infections. Which can usually be easily treated or ... problem, such as a thyroid problem, a urinary tract infection, constipation, a side effect of medication, stress, tiredness or depression. Memory and thinking tests Your doctor may carry out some tests

  2. The life cycle of Dr Norman Lazarus

    the effect that his regular bike rides were having on his health. “I’d been taught as a medic that age and disease were synonymous,” Norman explains. “But there I was, riding with ... future of not being active will be as short as possible,” he says. “That way, whatever medical support I need from my children will be as short as possible too. I’ve never wanted to regard

  3. Caring for someone with dementia

    documents, such as bank statements, insurance policies, wills and pension details, and putting them in a safe place.  The person with dementia could also set up a third-party mandate to give you permission ... the person with dementia about making an advance decision  to refuse certain types of medical treatment in certain situations. It will only be used when the person with dementia has lost the

  4. Improving older people's wellbeing

    to deliver a range of programmes and services across the UK. These vital projects help people stay safe, healthy and independent as they get older.  This is some of what we do and why we do it. 

  5. Supporting older people through change

    test, and her sight issues were contributing to her lack of confidence about getting out and about safely. Age Cymru Gwent arranged for an eye test, which resulted in Beatrice getting an up to date prescription ... pulmonary rehab team, who support her with her long-term lung condition. She lives with a number of medical conditions, including depression. No longer able to work and with no savings to fall back on or family

  6. How to deal with grief after a bereavement

    Coping with loss can be extremely hard and you may find that you’re dealing with lots of different feelings. Read now for more information from Age UK.

  7. Staying cool in a heatwave information guide

    This guide explains how to look after your health during hot weather. It covers: how to stay sun-safe when you're out and about how to keep your home cooler how to spot the warning signs of dehydration ... exhaustion. Whatever your plans, this handy guide can help you make sure you're ready to enjoy the sun safely. Download your guide (PDF, 227 KB) Need this guide in another format? This guide is also available

  8. Centres for Ageing Research

    Lifelong Health and Wellbeing (LLHW) (Medical Research Council) Manchester Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Research on Ageing (MICRA) (University of Manchester) MRC (Medical Research Council) Unit for Lifelong

  9. Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

    family member Daily routine diary and personal statement Medical evidence (a patient summary from your GP surgery, prescriptions, letters from medical professionals). Yes, you can receive Personal Independence

  10. Living abroad after retirement

    you may need to pay a proportion of the total cost or the full cost of treatments. The costs of medication or healthcare could be high, so you may want to look into health insurance. The UK has arrangements

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