Start with your pharmacist Pharmacists are highly trained and yet we don’t always think “can my pharmacist help?” when we need medical advice. The Government has now woken up to this. They are very keen that we use our pharmacists more instead of...
The dementia conversation According to the Alzheimers Society almost 1 million people in the UK are living with dementia. That number is set to rise due to our ageing population and later life expectancy. On the plus side, we are much more open about dementia. Greater...
Keeping your teeth tiptop Our teeth have to last us a lifetime so we need to treat them well. Here are some top tips for looking after your teeth from the experts; Top tips from dentists Brush twice a day, using a fluoride toothpaste in the morning and again before...
Keep moving As we emerge from Winter it’s time to get out and about! You may feel more like getting involved in some of the activities on offer locally. Here are a few ideas to whet your appetite. Getting out and about The Heathwalks movement is led by...
We were lucky enough earlier this month to attend the Brighton & Hove Active Ageing Alliance annual event. Some good news to start with; Brighton & Hove is the second most active City in the country! But of course there is always more we can do. Long term...
It’s such an obvious thing – eating well. But anyone who is older or living with a health condition knows that it’s hard to find the energy levels every day to make a nutritious meal. Getting to the shops Even before you embark on cooking you need to...
