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2nd September 2010
Elderly broken hip care needs to improve
A survey shows one in five elderly patients with a broken hip do not receive surgery quick enough.
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20th August 2010
Fear increases elderly falls
Researchers suggest being frightened of falling over will increase risk of eldery falls.
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9th July 2010
Rates of C difficile among elderly at record low
Infection rates among elderly hospital patients are at their lowest ever level.
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21st June 2010
Elderly falls costs NHS millions
Charity warns that falls cost the health service £4.6 million a day.
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25th May 2010
Survey finds young more lonely than old
Research shows one in 10 people in the UK regularly feel lonely.
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19th May 2010
Blood flow in brain may affect risk of a fall
Scientists have found the flow of blood in the brain may influence risk of falls in the elderly.
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4th May 2010
TV chef tackles hospital food
Heston Blumenthal has helped to design meals served in hospital to 'appeal' to the elderly.
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6th April 2010
Fatal pneumonia linked to anti-psychotic drugs
Dutch researchers warn of link between use of anti-psychotic drugs and pneumonia in the elderly.
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31st March 2010
Dignity for elderly put on hold
Eight pensioners every day have to sell their homes to pay for care.
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9th March 2010
Cognitive abilities likely to decline with hospitalisation
A new study reports that older people are more likely to suffer cognitive decline after being hospitalised.
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3rd March 2010
Alzheimer's linked to elderly outlook
A report in The Daily Telegraph says elderly people with a strong sense of purpose reduce risk of developing Alzheimer's.
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2nd March 2010
One in three 'uncomfortable' around dementia
A new awareness campaign has been launched after survey shows many people avoid those with dementia.
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19th February 2010
Tories refuse to take part in elderly care talks
Saying it is 'a political ploy' the Conversative Party refuses to take part in conference about future of social care.
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15th February 2010
Archbishop criticises NHS
Archbishop Vincent Nichols has said there is 'a lack of compassion in some parts' of the NHS.
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11th February 2010
'Death tax' backed by council chiefs
Pressure on government to clarify position over 'death tax'.
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11th February 2010
Brown under fire over elderly care plan
Gordon Brown criticised by Tories over plans to provide free personal care to the elderly.
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8th February 2010
Matrons develop 'listening clinics'
Two leading nurses have started a new forum for patients to talk about care.
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1st February 2010
Vaccine for shingles a step closer
Jab could cut the amount of cases by 50%, according to patient groups.
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29th January 2010
Social Work with Older People
Social Work with Older People provides an authoritative and practical guide to working with older people in a range of settings.
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21st January 2010
Falls in nursing homes could be reduced
A review has found vitamin D supplements could reduce falls in nursing homes.
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21st January 2010
Cancer free for longer with Roche drug
Roche's cancer drug has enabled elderly colorectal cancer patients live free of the disease for longer.
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18th January 2010
Channel 4 questioned over Big Brother game
The RNHA has attacked Channel 4 over what they say was a 'disrespectful' game in the Big Brother house.
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12th January 2010
My year as National Dignity Ambassador
Sir Michael Parkinson has written a personal account of his year as the nation's Dignity Ambassador.
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7th January 2010
The elderly are people not objects
A charity suggests 53% of theft, fraud and deception against elderly is committed by their children.
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8th December 2009
Elderly failed by dementia care
According to statistics over a million of us will have dementia in the next 20 years.
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2nd December 2009
Dentistry facing challenge
A leading expert says demands on dentistry are going to rise due to ageing population.
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27th November 2009
Free elderly personal care too expensive
Country's top social worker claims Scotland may no longer be able to afford free personal care for elderly.
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27th November 2009
£450k for new social enterprises
Six projects will receive funding to help older people, the disabled and homeless, and nurses.
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26th November 2009
Consultation on personal care at home
Proposals for regulations and guidance made under the Personal Care at Home Bill has been published.
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26th November 2009
Elderly unsteadiness may be caused by prescription drugs
New research suggests elderly unsteadiness is due to prescription drugs and not age.
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24th November 2009
Winter deaths sharp rise last year
Figures show last winter deaths increased by 49% from the previous year.
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19th November 2009
80% of elderly wrongly prescribed
Elderly being prescribed dementia drug to keep them quiet.
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17th November 2009
Long life linked to mutant gene
Researchers say there is a link between living to 100 and a hyperactive version of an enzyme that prevents ageing.
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17th November 2009
Can we beat the winter viruses?
Jeremy Laurance answers the big winter bugs' questions.
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10th November 2009
Breakthrough in hearing loss
Scientists say they have pinpointed a gene that causes hearing loss in old age.
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6th November 2009
USA focus October 2009
A round of of news in the USA over the month of October.
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26th October 2009
Ear alarm that prevents falls
A monitoring device that can be worn behind the ear may help to prevent falls in elderly.
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23rd October 2009
The end of age discrimination in the NHS
The equality bill will be applied to the NHS after a report by the DH shows ageism throughout the organisation.
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13th October 2009
NHS fails to support carers
Campaigners say only £10m of £50m promised for services has been spent in 2009.
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8th October 2009
Care home fight lost by woman, 106
Council wins fight to shut care home in order to save money.
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6th October 2009
Care home drug error fears
A report suggests the elderly are being put in danger due to poor systems for distributing drugs.
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6th October 2009
Salmonella hits care home
A woman in her 70s has died after becoming infected with salmonella.
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30th September 2009
Elderly to get free personal care
Gordon Brown has pledged free personal care to be introduced so the frailest can be cared for in own homes.
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28th September 2009
Age yourself with DH
The government wants the public to use software and give their opinions about the care system.
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21st September 2009
Care home costs warning
Charities have said families are are struggling to meet demands for top-up fees for care homes in England.
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14th September 2009
Weightlifting helps pensioners live longer
Researchers have found weightlifting rejuvenates blood flow to muscles and could therefore help pensioners live longer.
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24th July 2009
Virtual tea room to be opened by Intel
New project aims to involve housebound elderly in social networking.
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14th July 2009
Elderly alcohol misuse problem rising
Research shows one in eight people said they drank more after they retired.
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14th July 2009
Care insurance for older people
Ministers propose that older people take out insurance to pay for care.
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10th July 2009
A drug that extends life?
Research suggests a drug discovered in the soil of a South Pacific island could fight ageing.
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16th June 2009
Care given to dementia patients 'dehumanising'
MPs have called the treatment of people with dementia 'deeply disturbing'.
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2nd June 2009
Elderly to get help from hi-tech clothes
Northern Ireland research team to explore how electronic clothing could benefit older people.
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1st June 2009
How to avoid malnutrition on hospital wards
Charity launches campaign to ensure elderly people eat properly while in hospital.
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19th May 2009
Older patients should be treated with respect
Call for older people to have equal access to specialist treatment and be treated with respect.
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16th April 2009
Stroke care failing elderly
Campaign group says ageism in the NHS means older people get poorer stroke care.
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31st March 2009
Mental health services 'closed to elderly'
A watchdog says the elderly are not given access to mental health services.
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20th March 2009
Ageism is everywhere
We can't even count on the NHS doctors to be kind to us when we get old.
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9th February 2009
Free care loophole to be closed
Councils could be stopped from charging OAPs for food preparation.
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5th January 2009
NHS hip op delays for older patients
A survey has found many older patients in the UK who need hip ops are not seen within 48 hours.
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27th November 2008
Fears of winter death toll rise
Fears raised that winter death toll may rise.
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11th November 2008
Debate on care services in Wales
A debate on how care services in Wales should be funded is launched by the assembly government.
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24th July 2008
Palliative care and user charges
Michael White comments in HSJ on palliative care and "user charges" for healthcare.
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9th June 2008
Polyclinics threaten care for elderly
BMA’s Patient Liaison Group says older patients will be the worst affected by polyclinics.
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2nd June 2008
Live longer in South West
New information published by ONS shows people in the South West of England live the longest.
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20th May 2008
Over 65s worried sick
A survey finds one in four older people worry themselves sick about their future.
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29th April 2008
Night care for elderly concern
Residential homes standards may be lower at night than during the day study suggests.
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7th January 2008
Call for elderly care funding reform
Report shows most people would contribute towards costs of long-term care but want fairer system.
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21st November 2007
Brain training for the elderly
Research shows brain training software for the elderly can rejuvenate memories by up to 10 years.
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7th November 2007
Elderly falls services 'gaps'
Experts say there are gaps in care for elderly after a fall.
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29th October 2007
Weekly weigh-in for elderly
As part of a scheme to stop vulnerable starving in hospital elderly patients to be weighed weekly.
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29th October 2007
Elderly at risk this winter
As many as 10 elderly people could die from the cold every hour this winter.
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26th October 2007
Keep Warm Keep Well campaign
The DoH publish map of country's coldest homes ahead of government's winter health drive.
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11th October 2007
Fitness 'boost' from heart drug
A common heart drug has provided positive effects on elderly and exercise levels say researchers.
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10th October 2007
Care funding review
Long-term care funding of elderly and disabled people to come under review.
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27th September 2007
Hospital spot checks
Health watchdog warns spot checks may be conducted amid elderly care concerns.
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25th September 2007
Survey on malnutrition
Major survey in the UK to try and find how many people are malnourished when admitted to hospital.
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4th September 2007
Mental health units axed
Inpatient services at three mental health units for elderly people in Gloucestershire to be axed.
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22nd August 2007
'Handypersons' for the elderly
Help the Aged say basic home improvements could help many older people stay independent.
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20th August 2007
NHS foot-care services lacking
Age Concern say elderly being left housebound because of lack of NHS foot-care services in England.
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15th August 2007
Elderly human rights 'abused'
Many hospitals and care homes fail to protect human rights of elderly patients warn MPs and peers.
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13th August 2007
'Poor' elderly mental health care
An independent panel warns services for the elderly with mental health problems are poor.
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10th August 2007
Prevention 'no benefit' to elderly
Doctors say elderly may not benefit from medicines to prevent disease.
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7th August 2007
Three coffees a day helps memory
Scientists discover three coffees a day could help elderly women preserve their memory.
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26th June 2007
Uneven pavements isolate elderly
Survey by Help the Aged says elderly fear falling on uneven pavements.
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14th June 2007
Elderly abuse 'at risk register'
New measures to prevent abuse of elderly people are to be introduced.
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14th June 2007
Elderly care policy review
The government announce review of Scotland's free personal care for the elderly policy.
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8th May 2007
Elderly being 'starved to death'
Inspectors rate hundreds of care homes as 'poor'.
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21st March 2007
NHS 'shunting' social care costs
Local authorities say they are paying more than their share for social care.
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20th March 2007
Regular exercise for elderly
Exercise could help the elderly avoid falls by improving muscle strength and balance.
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8th March 2007
Probe into elderly care
Report suggests up to 750,000 elderly patients may go hungry in hospital.
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28th February 2007
Hospital falls cost NHS £15m
One in five falls preventable, says new report.
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21st February 2007
New deal for carers
Government to announce £33m is used to help people who look after elderly or disabled relatives.
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14th February 2007
'Ageist' doctors deny treatments
Research reveals almost half of doctors make treatment decisions based on age.
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13th February 2007
Poor care of elderly exposed
The poor care of the elderly is raised by a Panorama programme: 'Please look after mum'.
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7th February 2007
'Enough is Enough' campaign launched
A survey shows that more than a third of people had not heard of elder abuse.
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29th January 2007
Elderly support needed
Reform needed to ensure UK copes with the care demands of growing numbers of elderly people.
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10th January 2007
Elderly and disabled relying on family
Inspectors warn that the elderly and disabled are increasingly relying on family and friends.
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18th December 2006
Plea for elderly care
Campaigners say the government needs to provide extra funds to care for the elderly.
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15th November 2006
Community matron role failing?
Researchers say earlier scheme failed to cut emergency admissions.
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14th November 2006
£67m boost for elderly care
Government calls for zero tolerance on abuse of elderly.
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9th November 2006
Elderly confused by medication
As many as one in 10 hospital admissions caused by problems with medicines.
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31st October 2006
Call for radical reform to elderly care
Care inadequate and alienating, says charity.
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18th October 2006
Elderly care must improve
Report criticises standards and calls for greater choice.
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9th September 2006
Ageism in the NHS
A senior doctor argues in the BMJ that older people are still discriminated against in the NHS.
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30th August 2006
Risk of malnourishment
Elderly may suffer malnourishment because of lack of nursing time.
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21st July 2006
Later life Report
Three million pensioners may have mental health problems by 2021 unless action is taken now.
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16th May 2006
Old Age Futures
How will society cope with a population age profile that is increasingly skewed towards the elderly?
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