Sensory Gardening For The Elderley The Joys Of Sensory Gardening A sensory garden is one that is created to tantalise your sight, smell, touch and taste. It benefits both young and old, and can be especially pleasing for those who have sensory difficulties. Luckily for us, here in Oxfordshire, we are never far from a …
What are the benefits of gardening for the elderly? It’s National Gardening Week and it feels like spring has finally arrived. This makes it the perfect time to get outside and enjoy your garden. Gardening is a rewarding activity for all ages and getting out in nature benefits both the mind and the body. There …
More and more studies are finding that we benefit from time spent in nature. If you have a garden, then it is easy to bring nature closer by creating a garden that attracts birds, insects and small mammals. Here’s how to create a low maintenance garden that attracts wildlife of all kinds. Wild zone Luckily, …
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A pet is a perfect friend For many of our senior citizens living in Oxfordshire or Berkshire, owning a pet provides enormous amounts of companionship. Pets can also help to reduce stress and lower blood pressure. Owning one can increase social interaction and physical activity for both pet and owner. Maintaining a routine All pets need walking, …
Every year, 5,000 people die shortly after a hip fracture –that is more than one person every two hours. Hip fractures are the most common cause of injury related death. Nearly one in five of those accidents take place in residential or nursing homes. Mumby’s Live in care services provide the level of support you do …
Falls can cause serious physical injury, so every effort should be made to reduce the risk. Also, though most falls don’t cause serious injury, they can be distressing and knock the confidence of an older person. Older people can begin to avoid moving around and going out and about because they fear a fall. For …
Tips to help prevent loneliness in the elderly Loneliness can have serious effects on our health and wellbeing. However, loneliness in the elderly can be difficult to overcome. It can be especially difficult if an older person finds it hard to get out and about. If you are an older person feeling lonely, or if …
Vitamin D has long been known to help keep bones and teeth strong. However, there is a range of other health benefits that vitamin D provides including: Recent studies have also found that vitamin D could be an important factor in keeping the brain healthy and warding off cognitive decline. Vitamin D is unusual because our …
High blood pressure is a common condition affecting one in 3 adults in the UK. As there are not usually any symptoms of the condition, the only way to know if your blood pressure is high is to have it measured. Though it doesn’t have any symptoms, high blood pressure can cause serious health issues, …
We need cholesterol in our blood to stay healthy. However, if our level gets too high, it can increase our risk of heart attack, stroke and vascular dementia. High cholesterol is when you have too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood. An unhealthy lifestyle usually causes high cholesterol. Eating an unhealthy …
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