Category Archives: Carers
Patients health with alzheimer’s improved after cataract surgery
Alzheimer’s Patients Get More Benefits from Cataract Surgery
By Lord Jorrel P. | October 26, 2011 6:10 PM EST
Who would have thought that just by having cataract surgery, patients with Alzheimer’s would not only improve their vision, but also their lives?
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at Tenon Hospital in Paris found that patients,who are suffering from a mild case of Alzheimer’s disease, also improved their cognitive ability, mood, sleep pattern, and other behaviors after seeking to improve their vision through cataract surgery.
Brigitte Girard
Brigette Girard, lead researcher of the study found that Alzheimer’s patients who have improved their vision through cataract surgery had improved lives.
The study specifically centered on whether or not cataract surgery could benefit Alzheimer’s patients.
Young carers in Hartlepool put on a flashmob
Flashmob put on Thriller of a show
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Published on Tuesday 25 October 2011 14:00
SHOPPERS were given a thrilling surprise when dedicated young carers burst into dance.
Various spots around Hartlepool’s town centre were turned into a Michael Jackson video set as youngsters gave their own rendition of his famous Thriller dance in a series of flashmob dances.
Help carers to better look after their own health, GPs advised
An estimated 1.2 million carers spend over 50 hours a week caring for others
Caroline White
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
GPs need to take a more proactive approach with patients who are carers, because they are at increased risk of psychological and physical ill health, says the Royal College of General Practitioners.
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