Carers UK calls for better carer employment rights including 5-10 days paid care leave
National charity Carers UK has highlighted the need for better carer employment rights across the UK with its latest research, in partnership with YouGov, with…
Acorn Stairlifts highlights different technology supporting those in care homes
Credit: The Verge As more and more industries benefit from advancements in technology, the care home sector has experienced a raft of benefits from new…
New study shows that wearable electronic device could reduce mobility problems in Parkinson’s
A wearable electronic device called ‘cueStim’, designed by researchers at the National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway, could help prevent and reduce freezing of gait,…
89 percent of wheelchair users globally experience pain or discomfort, new study reveals
New research by the Toyota Mobility Foundation has unveiled insightful findings into some of the issues and experiences faced by wheelchair users, including almost 90…
New research reveals employees with early onset dementia are receiving a lack of support in the workplace and early dismissal
Employees with early onset dementia face a lack of support at work and early dismissal, with those working in low paid employment losing their jobs…
New research highlights key concerns amongst older people about the ageing population
A new research document from the UK Government – ‘Ageing Society Grand Challenge: Saga poll’ – has surveyed people aged 50 and above about their…
Charity calls on employers to become more age-friendly to respond to the ageing population
Credit: Centre for Ageing Better The Centre for Ageing Better has released a new report, ‘Becoming an age-friendly employer,' which suggests that employers should come up…
Research finds that night-time postural supports have major health benefits for older adults
Night-time positioning equipment, which is designed to ensure older people with complex health problems sleep in better positions, can make huge differences to individuals’ health…
New research finds that keeping older people active could save the NHS billions
A new report from ukactive, called ‘Reimagining Ageing,’ has identified that keeping older people active could greatly improve their health and save the NHS billions.…
University researchers develop electronic walking frame that could keep older adults more active
Northumbria University is developing a robotic walking frame that could help older people recover more quickly after a fall or injury, reducing the length of…