Soap star's dementia care journey: 'I'm his villain'
Exclusive: Actor John Jardine reveals the heartbreaking reality of caring for his dementia-stricken father while drawing on his EastEnders experience as a soap villain for strength.
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Millions of older Brits have undiagnosed sensory issues
Groundbreaking research reveals a silent epidemic affecting Britain's elderly population, with widespread sensory issues going untreated and impacting quality of life.
Australia's Aged Care Crisis: Human Cost Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating human impact of Australia's failing aged care system, with Greens Senator Penny Allman-Payne demanding urgent government action.
Care home patient chokes to death on jam doughnut
A damning report reveals shocking safety failures after a care home resident with swallowing difficulties died from choking on a jam doughnut, prompting urgent calls for reform in elderly care standards.
Man hospitalised after swallowing eight live frogs
A pensioner's desperate attempt to alleviate chronic pain led to a medical emergency when he consumed eight live amphibians, prompting urgent warnings from health authorities about dangerous alternative remedies.
Elderly couple dead for months without coroner investigation
An elderly couple lay undiscovered for months in their London home due to coroner service delays, raising serious questions about elderly care and public service failures.
Falls and head injuries significantly increase dementia risk
Groundbreaking research from the University of Exeter reveals traumatic brain injuries and falls significantly increase dementia risk. Discover the vital prevention strategies experts recommend.
Bingo Can Help Fight Dementia Says New Research
Groundbreaking research reveals how regular bingo sessions could significantly boost brain health and help fight dementia in older adults.
Dementia patient wins £60k care negligence case
A vulnerable dementia patient who developed a delusional belief that a female visitor was her daughter has received substantial compensation after the care home failed to protect her mental wellbeing.
Pollution accelerates ageing crisis, global study reveals
Groundbreaking research exposes how air pollution significantly increases frailty in older adults, creating a hidden public health emergency as populations age worldwide.
Child attacks elderly worker in Kansas City store
Disturbing video captures a young child brutally assaulting a 70-year-old shop worker while adults watch in Kansas City convenience store. Police investigation underway.
How Family Distance Makes Elderly Patients Sicker Longer
New research reveals why children of elderly patients often avoid hospitals, creating a vicious cycle of loneliness that slows recovery and increases NHS costs.
UK Social Care System At Breaking Point - Report Warns
A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.
Pensioner deliberately rams car into elderly neighbour
Disturbing footage captures the moment a 73-year-old man intentionally reverses his car into his 71-year-old neighbour during a petty dispute over parking in a quiet residential street. The victim was hospitalised with serious injuries.
Britain's Elderly Care Crisis: When Will Politicians Act?
As the UK's aged care system reaches breaking point, families and carers are demanding urgent political action. This investigation reveals why meaningful reform is being delayed and what must change.
Double Cataract Surgery Slashes Fall Risk by 38% - NHS Study
Groundbreaking UK research demonstrates that sequential cataract surgery on both eyes dramatically improves quality of life, reduces falls, and enhances visual function compared to single-eye procedures.
Charities warn Streeting of 'devastating' osteoporosis crisis
Health Secretary Wes Streeting confronts a mounting crisis as leading health charities sound the alarm over a 'devastating' surge in osteoporosis-related deaths and debilitating fractures, urging immediate government intervention.
Carer jailed for stealing £10k from vulnerable pensioner
A deceitful carer from Stoke-on-Trent has been sentenced to prison after systematically defrauding a frail 85-year-old woman of her life savings. Discover the full story of this gross breach of trust.
Elderly Appetite Loss: Causes & Solutions
A sudden loss of appetite in older adults is a critical warning sign. This comprehensive guide reveals the medical, social, and psychological causes behind this common issue in the UK's ageing population and provides actionable advice for concerned famili
Elderly with dementia branded 'witches' in Africa
A harrowing investigation reveals how a lack of dementia awareness in Nigeria and Uganda is leading to the brutal ostracisation of elderly people, falsely accused of witchcraft and abandoned by their families.
Uganda's dementia crisis exposes global elderly care failures
Exclusive investigation reveals how Ugandan families face devastating dementia crisis without government support, as UK's NHS faces parallel challenges in geriatric care.
Hidden Depression in Older Adults: Age UK's Urgent Warning
Exclusive: Leading UK charity urges the older generation to recognise the subtle symptoms of depression, challenging the misconception that low mood is an inevitable part of ageing. Learn the signs and where to find help.
Simple mindset shift could slash dementia risk, experts reveal
Groundbreaking research from UK experts reveals how a simple change in perspective about aging can significantly reduce dementia risk and protect brain health in later life.
4 in 5 Over-60s Dangerously Dehydrated, Study Finds
Shocking new research from the University of East Anglia exposes a hidden health crisis, with 80% of older adults not drinking enough water. Experts warn of severe risks including kidney damage, confusion, and falls.
The Life-Saving Importance of Correct Swallowing
Speech and language therapists reveal why a simple, often overlooked bodily function is critical for preventing deadly pneumonia and improving overall wellness. Discover the signs of dysphagia and the life-changing exercises you can do at home.
Elderly Home Care Programme Failing, Puts Australians at Risk
A critical government programme designed to keep elderly Australians out of hospitals is failing, with new reports revealing severe risks and neglect, leaving the most vulnerable in peril.
Elderly Surrey woman loses £1,700 life savings in courier scam
A vulnerable 84-year-old woman from Surrey was conned out of her entire savings by sophisticated fraudsters posing as police officers in a devastating courier scam that highlights the rising threat to elderly residents.
British Woman Left on Peru Hospital Floor for 40 Hours
Shocking neglect as Maria Hermilia Murrieta, 76, is left for two days on a cold hospital floor in Peru without a bed, food, or water. Her family's desperate plea exposes a healthcare system in crisis.
Exploring pleasure for older women: Is it too late?
A daughter's concern sparks a conversation about sexuality in later life. Can elderly women discover orgasmic pleasure for the first time? Experts weigh in.
Older adults warned over winter health risks
Experts warn that older individuals must take immediate steps to protect their health as colder months approach, with flu and COVID posing significant threats.
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