5 tips for exercising your way to a better, healthier, longer life. Workout tips for baby boomers We understand. You have a job, you are a parent, a grandparent or a caring partner and your day is usually very busy. Do you find yourself saying things like: “I would love to do more exercise, but I’m just too busy at the moment.” If so, don’t worry! At MindMate, we want to help you to be more healthy and fit. 10 minutes per day can really make a difference. MindMate’s daily activities plan is perfect for those who just want to get started. A workout routine is important for you, regardless of your age. Why? Because research suggests that it might ward off a number of age-related diseases such as: Cardiovascular diseaseDementiaWeight gainDiabetesStrokeDepressionAnd even some cancer types Here’s how to start: 1) Every step counts If you are not already doing so, activity…
Meeting your loved one’s physical, mental and spiritual needs is a vital part of elderly care., and a big part of that is enabling them to stay at home. Today almost 90% of those aged 65+ want to age in their…
Ageing doesn’t have to mean mental and physical decline. There are plenty of practical tips that can help you or your loved ones stay happy and healthy for longer. Diet As we age, our nutritional requirements change. The energy we…
The most simple tablet for elderly users will probably be the most simple tablet for every user. Good tablet design is intuitive, it’s app design that can make things more complicated. What is the best simple tablet for the elderly?…
Dr. Jamie Wilson talks about the introduction of Personal Health Budgets, the positive impacts it may have and the various oppositions to the change. Personal Health Budgets and the medical establishment In April this year (2014), 56,000 patients receiving NHS…
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