Category Archives: HEALTH

“A Questionable Bonus” – 2

Posted on July 31, 2011 by john graham

Back in April this year I wrote a blog which questioned an idea being considered by Health Minister – Paul Burstow.  Perhaps he should have been reading it, because recent research seems to support what I was saying. About a … Continue reading →

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“Dilnot Commission”

Posted on July 27, 2011 by john graham

My last blog on this subject was entitled “If The Cap Fits” published on 11th June 2011.  The Dilnot Report “Fairer Care Funding” was published on 4th July 2011. I have deliberately waited a while before commenting on what should lead to … Continue reading →

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“Pill – Kill or Cure”

Posted on July 17, 2011 by john graham

I first wrote about the excessive amount of pills we all have in our homes way back on the 7th September 2010. The “Pills for Everything” blog talked about the cure-all drug dependency culture we have developed thanks to the … Continue reading →

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“New Vision of Later Life” – 3 – Enriched Dementia Support

Posted on July 13, 2011 by john graham

What future for residential care?  Years ago I stood on a conference platform and suggested   ” no future at all ”  but this outdated form of provision has hung on, bolstered by the growth in the frail elderly population and the lack of … Continue reading →

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“Nutty Professors!”

Posted on July 10, 2011 by john graham

At the end of June, a report was published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, entitled “Our Invisible Addicts”.  Judging by the ridicule it has received in the press, it must be a contender for “daftest research of the year”.  It’s … Continue reading →

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“New Vision of Later Life” – 2 – Health Improvement Centres

Posted on July 5, 2011 by john graham

My second image of later life looks at the other end of the health care system.  The acute sector of the NHS looks after us very well throughout our childhood and our working adult life.  At its heart, the doctors and … Continue reading →

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“New Vision of Later Life” 1

Posted on June 29, 2011 by john graham

I have written a lot about the neglect of older people in the NHS, in residential care homes and in their own homes.  My blogs have been stimulated by the many reports over the last twelve months of malnutrition and … Continue reading →

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“Fruitful Research” 5

Posted on June 26, 2011 by john graham

There seems to be a new wonder fruit found almost every week that helps extend your life.  The problem now is keeping up with all the claims and even knowing what some of the fruits are and how to find … Continue reading →

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“Breakfast Exercise” 6

Posted on June 5, 2011 by john graham

The New York Times regularly has good coverage on ageing. Recently I was sent a very interesting article entitled “Tai Chi eases depression in elderly”, by someone who knows it is a regular early morning pastime of mine. The report … Continue reading →

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Dream Chocolates

Posted on May 29, 2011 by john graham

It has to be too good to be true – anti-wrinkle chocolates. Just 3 a day smoothes wrinkles away!  Not only that, research on this new product also suggests it may lower blood pressure and improve memory. This could be … Continue reading →

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