Plenty is written about dementia – what this cruel disease is, and how it plays out. Far less is written about what to do when you suspect a friend may have it
Conditions
Conditions related to 50+ health wellbeing.
Your Maddening Memory Loss – and how to improve it
A decline in the sharpness of memory, as we grow older, can be disconcerting. Yet, if we take time to check out our concerns with friends of a similar age, we’re soon reassured we’re not the only one.
Dementia – How to Maintain Precious Connections
A dementia diagnosis in a friend can come as a devastating blow. One minute you have a relationship in which you are both equal partners, the next, you find the relationship has changed completely, and you must now take the lead in almost every respect.
Preventing Dementia and Other Chronic Diseases
Can dementia really be prevented? Yes it can! And not only dementia – also heart attacks, diabetes, arthritis and other chronic diseases.
Fighting Prostate Cancer with Movember
Kiwi research into current prostate cancer treatments could help save lives and ease the suffering of those with this disease.
Dry Eye
Dry eye is a common eye condition that affects thousands of New Zealanders every day. Like ...
Sepsis – what you need to know
Knowledge is power and knowing the red flags and signs of sepsis can save your life, ...
When Winter Makes You SAD
When Winter Makes You SAD Winter can debatably be one of the most enjoyable times of ...
Why does Alzheimer’s affect some people differently?
The human brain is capable of generating new connections and neurons throughout life, and engaging in brain-stimulating experiences has been shown to positively alter brain structure.
Wellness tips for office workers suffering from arthritis
Arthritis is a disease characterised by joint pain and inflammation that commonly affects the joints in ...