Seniors Network

Seniors Network

 

In these pages we will help you to gain access to information on
Health Matters
 
- especially those that affect people over 50.  

The material listed below - is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your doctor before starting any fitness regime.   
(Please note that inclusion of a link or an advertisement does not mean that the organisation is recommended by Seniors Network ) 

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Healthy Walks

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Aspirin benefit questioned

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Families take the strain to find their own care

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Baby boomers: Steps for a better, healthier longer life

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Eye problems

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10 tips for Older People to survive the winter

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OAPS selling their homes must stop!

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Top 25 Ways To Avoid Winter Injuries for Elderly People

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OAPS selling their homes must stop!

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Fighting for Care

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CORE is the working name of the Digestive Disorders Foundation.  It aims to fund research in order to prevent, cure or treat digestive disorders

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A Guide to:  Free personal care and nursing care in Scotland

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Take care of your EYES  As we get older we develop eye troubles! Some of the most common are discussed here!

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The National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People

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Being More Active?  You are never too old to become more active.   However everyone - especially us Seniors - needs to be very careful not to overstrain or overdo any exercise

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Walking to a healthy heart  Walking the way to health is an initiative of the British Heart Foundation and the Countryside Agency.

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Dementia   The term 'dementia' describes a group of symptoms caused by the impact of disease on the brain - this includes Alzheimer's disease, Vascular dementia, CJD etc.   Information and links supplied by Alzheimer's Society

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NHS DIRECT Online is a massive website with a helpline. If users are in any doubt about information they read or any action to take they can call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 and speak to a nurse.

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Health World Online is an American virtual health village where you can access information, products, and services to help create your wellness-based lifestyle

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Department of Health  The aim of the Department of Health (DH) to improve health & wellbeing of people in England.

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Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) is an independent charity which promotes better patient safety and justice for people who have been affected by a medical accident or error.

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists  information on a wide range of mental health conditions including anxiety, phobias, post traumatic stress disorder, stress...

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The British Tinnitus Association is a UK based voluntary organisation whose prime object is to bring relief to the many millions of people throughout the world who have unwanted sounds in their head.

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Home Health UK is committed to providing the highest quality of simple, reliable health tests, which can be easily carried out in the home.

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British Heart Foundation Want to learn more about your heart condition and its management? Or looking for information on healthy eating, cholesterol or other heart health issues?

   

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The Prostate Cancer Charity was set up in 1996. In its relatively short life, the Charity has played a key role in raising both public awareness of the disease and political debate about services and support... LINKS to other Prostate groups

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Asthma UK   All the health information on this website has been developed by in-house editors working with asthma nurse specialists

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Men's Health Forum provide essential, easy to use information about the key health problems that affect men.

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Useful Addresses for the Disabled

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