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27/11/2025

27/11/2025

Did you know that one in three adults over the age of 65 will experience at least one fall a year? 🤔

It's important to be prepared for falls, especially if the person is becoming ​increasingly frail and immobile.

But if they do fall, try to remain calm. Here's our checklist for what else you should do. ✅

What advice would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments. 👇

For more information about falls, visit our website: https://www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/health-advice/dementia-and-falls/?utm_campaign=advice&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

27/11/2025

❤️‍🩹Music can be a great way to connect with a loved one.

💿Here at Music for Dementia, we try and make that as easy as possible.

🎶Next time you're struggling, try music.

👉Visit www.m4dradio.com, ask Alexa or get one of our free Yoto cards from our website.

27/11/2025

27/11/2025

🫁💙 Living with COPD? While there’s no cure, there’s plenty you can do to manage it and improve your quality of life. COPD happens when the lungs become inflamed, damaged and narrowed - often due to smoking, long‑term exposure to dust/fumes or genetic factors.

Here are some ways to live well with COPD:
🔹 Stop smoking - the single most effective step.
🔹 Take inhalers and follow your treatment plan to reduce flare‑ups.
🔹 Stay active, eat well, keep weight in check and avoid triggers like pollution or cold air.
🔹 Be alert to symptoms like persistent cough with phlegm, shortness of breath or wheezing - mention them to your GP.

Need more support or want to learn how to cope?
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/how-to-live-healthily-with-copd

27/11/2025

Ever felt like you’re channelling your inner Eleven, just without the superpowers?

Nosebleeds can happen to anyone, so read our advice and be prepared. 👃🩸

25/11/2025

For some people, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel more noticeable or harder to manage during the winter.

But small things can help:

🔵 try some physical activity – anything that gets you moving
🔵 make the most of natural light – getting outside or sitting near windows
🔵 plan for tougher days – shifting stressful tasks or building in more rest

There’s also treatment available if you’re finding things really tough – such as light therapy, talking therapies or medication.

Find out more ➡️ www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/overview/

24/11/2025

🥦🧠 It’s Malnutrition Awareness Week - and while it’s often associated with undernutrition, malnutrition can affect anyone, even those trying to lose weight.

Healthy eating isn’t just about cutting calories - it’s about getting the nutrients your body needs to thrive 💪

💡 Did you know?
⚠️ Weight loss medications like Mounjaro, Wegovy or Saxenda can reduce appetite so much that people may miss out on essential nutrients.
⚠️ Malnutrition symptoms can be subtle - like fatigue, slow healing, or feeling cold all the time.
⚠️ Even if you're eating, you could be missing key vitamins or minerals.

✅ Learn more:
🍽️ NHS Better Health tips: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
📋 Malnutrition symptoms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malnutrition/symptoms/
💊 Weight loss med side effects: https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/wegovy-saxenda-side-effects
🥕 10 nutrients you might be lacking: https://patient.info/news-and-features/10-essential-nutrients-you-might-be-lacking

Eat well. Stay strong. Be informed. 💚

24/11/2025

24/11/2025

How to keep well in winter, gritting and unavoidable closures

24/11/2025

Carers Rights Day is all about empowering carers to take up their rights as and when they need them. While information and awareness are important, we also have practical advice and resources that can help you feel more supported in your caring journey.

We have just launched our newest edition of our Being Heard guide. This has been designed to help you understand your rights, communicate your needs with professionals, and look after your wellbeing.

Alongside this, our brand-new Financial Toolkit is now available, This is designed to highlight some positive steps you can take to keep your finances under control.

See the full guide and toolkit here: https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/our-campaigns/carers-rights-day/other-sources-of-support/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_7rmirshekx