A study of medical costs and income losses found that those who can least afford to pay for health care and miss out on their paychecks rack up the biggest bills.
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The decision to move a loved one with dementia into residential care is an incredibly difficult one. These considerations may help.
As the world’s population ages, cheap, durable and safe artificial limbs will become ever more important.
All exercise is beneficial for our overall health – regardless of age.
A lot of claims have been made about the benefits of tai chi, but do they all stand up?
Common emollients used to treat skin conditions are a hidden fire risk in most homes.
Rates of elective surgery are rising most among those aged over 85, due to advances in anaesthesia and techniques such as keyhole surgery. But it’s also much riskier.
The use of electric bikes can be tied to improved clarity of thought, faster reaction times and a boost in mental well-being.
More than 750,000 additional specialist homes will be required by 2035, in England alone, to deal with the shortfall.
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