Author: Stannah
Exploring Senior Housing Options: Your Guide to Making the Right Decision
Written by Stannah
For some people, the best option is to stay in the house they have lived in for several years, while for others, the ideal might be a nursing home or shared accommodation. The only thing we can be sure of is that the place where we live is crucial for us to truly feel “at […]
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How to prepare for retirement in 7 steps
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Retirement is the perfect opportunity to enjoy life at a different pace. However, preparing for retirement can bring up a mix of emotions, from happiness to anxiety. But there is a secret to enjoying your retirement to the fullest. Do you know what it is? It’s very simple and comes down to a single word: […]
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Makeup for women over 50 and the beauty of mature skin
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It doesn’t really matter how old we are, we all like to look good and show our natural beauty. We embrace the lines around our eyes and mouth as a sign of how far we’ve come and of a life well-lived, and maintain a healthy glow is also important for our self-esteem and that’s where […]
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The science behind functional Balance: recovering from loss of balance
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As the number of over 65s grows rapidly, concern has grown about the quality of life of the elderly. The concern is even greater if we consider that old age is associated with multiple biological risk factors like muscle weakness, reducing functional balance control or gait disorders, which lead to a higher incidence of falls. […]
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World Stroke Day: Focusing on the Future and Recovering from a Stroke
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Did you know: A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age? Did you know: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability globally? And because of this, it impacts everyone. The person who suffers from a stroke, their family, friends and communities. That is why post-stroke support is so important, and why we […]
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Celebrating Life: how oral history can help preserve our stories
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Ever met someone whose life story you thought should be shared with the world? How would you go about doing that? As a method of collecting life stories through recorded interviews, oral history gives us the chance to record, preserve and share those incredible and wonderful stories! Peoples’ lives are full of trials and tribulations, […]
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Vitamin D: nutrition and sunshine to keep us healthy
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About 88% of the population of the world is Vitamin D deficient. This statistic, which shows that the majority of the population of the world lacks Vitamin D, may come as a shock to many people. After all, when you consider the number of people who live in sunny climates, you would expect the percentage […]
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How can swimming improve balance?
Written by Stannah
We’ve all heard about how a sedentary lifestyle increases your risk of developing life-threatening health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. However, we really don’t hear much about how important it is to improve our sense of balance and how doing so can go a long way in fall prevention, especially as we […]
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