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Ageing in prison is the subject of the new International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) report, published in October 2018. It explains how to identify and meet the needs of a very peculiar population: older prisoners. [Read More…] about Ageing and imprisonment: how to identify the needs of older prisoners In Europe, over-65 year old drivers are expected to become a quarter of all drivers on the roads in 2030. The car is becoming the dominant transport mode for older people and thanks to our rapidly ageing demographics our roads will be soon dominated by a new driver profile: the elderly driver. [Read More…] about In 2030, 1/4 of European drivers will be over 65 years old Staying at home is not so easy when ageing, mobility is no longer the same. This is why adapting your house for more comfort and safety is important when you are close to retirement. According to the « ANFE » (Association Nationale Française des Ergothérapeutes), the goal of the occupational therapy is to “maintain, restore and enable human activities in a secure, autonomous and efficient manner”. In a booming industry, the profession of occupational therapist bases its practice on the link between human activity and health and aims to prevent, reduce or even eliminate disability situations by taking into account people’ lifestyle and their environment. Explanations. [Read More…] about Things to know about occupational therapy Diabetes is a chronic disease which is characterized by an excess of sugar in the blood, called hyperglycemia. In this file, SilverEco.org tells you more about diabetes by answering 7 key questions. [Read More…] about 7 questions to better understand diabetes A stroke (or cerebrovascular accident – CVA) is caused by the interruption of the blood supply to the brain, usually because a blood vessel bursts or is blocked by a clot. This cuts off the supply of oxygen and nutrients, causing damage to the brain tissue. What can induce a stroke? What are the symptoms and how can we save the life of a person having a stroke? The disease of agitating paralysis, more commonly known as the Parkinson’s disease, is a chronic and progressive movement disorder. Tremors are the most known symptom of Parkinson’s. But what is this disease about? You will get details by reading the next paragraphs of this month’s file, which is related to the World Parkinson’s Disease Day. [Read More…] about Parkinson’s disease: what is the situation? There’s a new best country in the world to retire, according to the experts at International Living (IL), an authority on global retirement and relocation opportunities. In its Annual Global Retirement Index, Mexico is the best retirement place in the world. [Read More…] about Best places in the world to retire in 2017 Elder abuse can take several forms: it can be physical, sexual, psychological, moral, but also through neglect, be it intentional or not. It also includes extortion (for instance, forcing an older person to sign a cheque against their will), or other forms of financial violence, blackmail, abandonment, grave violations to someone’s dignity, or disrespect. The World Health Organisation defines elder abuse as “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person.” Elder abuse is a violation of Human Rights. How prevalent is the phenomenon worldwide? How do you spot abuse? And what are different ways to fight it? [Read More…] about Elder abuse: what are warning signs and how can we prevent it? Medical research is advancing by leaps and bounds, but a cure for Alzheimer’s is yet to be found. Nevertheless, several services and non-pharmacological therapies, as well as gerontechnology devices, exist to support those who suffer from Alzheimer’s, as well as their caregivers. [Read More…] about Alzheimer’s : what are existing plans to stave the disease ?Ageing and imprisonment: how to identify the needs of older prisoners
In 2030, 1/4 of European drivers will be over 65 years old
How to adapt your home?
Things to know about occupational therapy
7 questions to better understand diabetes
Stroke: prevent, cure and relieve
Parkinson’s disease: what is the situation?
Best places in the world to retire in 2017
Elder abuse: what are warning signs and how can we prevent it?
Alzheimer’s : what are existing plans to stave the disease ?
- Ageing and imprisonment: how to identify the needs of older prisoners
- In 2030, 1/4 of European drivers will be over 65 years old
- How to adapt your home?
- Things to know about occupational therapy
- 7 questions to better understand diabetes
- Stroke: prevent, cure and relieve
- Parkinson’s disease: what is the situation?
- Best places in the world to retire in 2017
- Elder abuse: what are warning signs and how can we prevent it?
- Alzheimer’s : what are existing plans to stave the disease ?
- Ageing in place: how to adapt your home
- What are visual impairments? How do you remedy them?
- Connected objects innovations in the Silver economy field
- Sports and the elderly: benefits and advice for a completely safe practice
- Influenza: advice and recommendations for seniors
- Diet and Alzheimer: some daily guidelines
- Falls among elderly people: detection, advice and prevention
- Staying in shape thanks to a good hearing sense
