Author Archives: john graham

“Elderly Bad News”

Posted on December 20, 2015 by john graham

In the run up to Christmas, you hope for some news stories that spread happiness and goodwill.  So I turned to the BBC News Website for some inspiration.  Obviously you first have to pretend not to see all the stories … Continue reading →

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“Loneliness Kills”

Posted on December 13, 2015 by john graham

Less than six months ago I was writing about the many thousands of older people who live a lonely later life. Now from the University of Chicago, a research study shows clear scientific evidence of the link between social isolation … Continue reading →

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“Boom Turns to Bust”

Posted on December 6, 2015 by john graham

Just two weeks ago I was blogging about the precarious financial position of the residential care sector.  (See “Poker Played With Peoples’ Lives” by clicking on “Residential Care” in the topics list). It is a story which grew out of … Continue reading →

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“Just another drink”

Posted on November 29, 2015 by john graham

Ever since I’ve been writing this blog, I’ve been following all type of announcements on research into aspects of ageing.  A great many of them fall into the realms of health issues.  As every year passes, you are tempted to … Continue reading →

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“Cloud Surfing – Trekking”

Posted on November 22, 2015 by john graham

Still cloud surfing on the lookout for interesting examples of older people making the most of later life.    (See earlier blogs found in this thread by clicking on CLOUD SURFING in the TAG CLOUD). The internet is difficult to navigate, … Continue reading →

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“Poker played with peoples lives !”

Posted on November 15, 2015 by john graham

Four years ago, in 2011, my blog followed the demise of Southern Cross which was then the largest care home operator in the UK.   (You can read the full story by clicking on “Southern Cross” in the TAG CLOUD). It … Continue reading →

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“Wistful Drinking”

Posted on November 9, 2015 by john graham

It is really difficult keeping up with all the research on the links between health and longevity.  Only a couple of weeks ago I was delighted to discover that drinking copious amounts of red wine can have beneficial effects on later life … Continue reading →

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“Duplicitous Politicians”

Posted on November 1, 2015 by john graham

The Conservative Government has not long been elected and now at the first party conference after the election, they are contemplating new policies that they were not prepared to discuss with the very people who voted for them. At a … Continue reading →

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“Red wine is f-f-fine”

Posted on October 25, 2015 by john graham

I have been writing about dementia ever since I started this blog. With increasing longevity in the Western World, dementia is more and more an issue which is overwhelming health services. Medical researchers in universities all around the world are keeping … Continue reading →

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“Green tea is good for you”

Posted on October 11, 2015 by john graham

It was three years ago when I first wrote a blog about the virtues of green tea.  (You can read it by clicking on the ARCHIVE – 29 APRIL 2012).  A research study in Tokyo suggested that green tea drinkers … Continue reading →

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