When we take care of a person in a situation of dependency we become part of their daily life. We become their support in many activities that they...
After the winter months, with the influx of large numbers of elderly people into the emergency services, mainly due to flu and respiratory diseases,...
An innovative programme that we have implemented achieves significant improvements in muscle strength and balance in older people
Important...
Primero, las personas: cuidar como nos gustaría ser cuidados...
You know, family comes first, but friends, neighbours, neighborhood acquaintances... can also improve our lives. It is essential to know how to take...
Insomnia in geriatric patients is a frequent pathology, which often goes unnoticed and is not given the necessary attention by carers and...
Staying active has positive effects on people's health and well-being. The benefits of being active are many and diverse. Activity (physical,...
Lecture by Dr. Alexandre Kalache on the Review of the Policy Framework for Active Ageing and its Challenges for the Future
Speakers:
Dr Alexandre...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common cause of infection in the elderly, and the leading cause of bacteraemia. The frequent use...
Personalised care, the basic objective of person-oriented care models, implies that users have a central role and that they can participate,...