Later life News


Dementia is older Brits’ biggest concern


A report by marketing company Mintel claims the fear of developing dementia is the number one age- related concern for people in this country aged 55 and older. “The onset of dementia proves the


headline health concern for the over- 55s,” says Jack Duckett, a Mintel senior analyst. “The sense of fear which enshrouds dementia arguably poses a very real risk for consumer health, as it threatens to prevent people from becoming more informed about the condition. “It could also mean that people


delay seeking a diagnosis should they be concerned that they are experiencing potential symptoms.” Forgetfulness is something we all


experience. But if you’re concerned, see your GP or ask your local Careway pharmacist for advice. Find your nearest Careway pharmacy at www.careway.co.uk/find-a-pharmacy.


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Vitamin D for a healthy heart


Older people who are deficient in vitamin D may be 12 times more likely to be affected by heart failure, say experts writing in the European Journal of Heart Failure. Getting enough vitamin D can be


tricky at this time of the year, as the main source comes from sunlight. Public Health England says everyone should consider taking a vitamin D supplement during the winter, while some – such as those who don’t get out and about much – should take one year round. Not sure? Ask your pharmacist if you should be taking vitamin D.


Which medicines give you a dry mouth?


Having a dry mouth can affect many older adults. But while this may not sound like much of an issue, it can lead to problems with chewing, eating, swallowing and even talking. Researchers writing in the


Journal of the American Geriatrics Society claim dry mouth can be a common side effect of some medicines. They have discovered medicines for the following conditions may cause this problem:


Urinary incontinence Depression Insomnia Anxiety High blood pressure


If you think your prescription medicines are making your mouth dry, your pharmacist can offer advice.


Feeling old? You’re not officially


over the hill until you’re 83 People in their 50s, 60s and 70s no longer feel old, says a survey by insurance company FiftyLife. Indeed almost a quarter say they still feel in their prime. One in 20 say they still feel like a teenager, and nine out of 10 in their 60s and 70s consider themselves as ‘not remotely past it’.


Here are some of the things keeping the older generation feeling young:


• They have a positive outlook on life • They look young for their age • They still work • They still dress young • They have a great sex life • They go to the gym a lot • Their grandchildren keep them young


46 All About health


Get back to school for a longer life


They say it’s never too late to learn. And now experts believe learning can help you live longer. For each year you spend studying after you leave school you may live an extra year, say scientists from the University of Edinburgh. The study, published in the journal Nature


Communications, also found overweight people may be cutting their life expectancy by two months for each extra kilogram of weight they carry. However giving up smoking and being open to new experiences could help you live longer.


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