Drug side–effect linked with increased health risks for over 65s
24 June 2011
Drug side–effect linked with increased health risks for over 65s, reveals new research published today in US
Edited by Andy Porter editor@wellbeingnorfolk.co.uk
Edited by Andy Porter editor@wellbeingnorfolk.co.uk
A side–effect of many commonly–used drugs appears to increase the risks of both cognitive impairment and death in older people, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia [UEA].
As part of the Medical Research Council’s Cognitive Function and Ageing Studies project, the study is the first systematic investigation into the long–term health impacts of ‘anticholinergic activity’ – a known potential side–effect of many prescription and over–the–counter drugs which affects the brain by blocking a key neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. The findings are published today by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
As part of the Medical Research Council’s Cognitive Function and Ageing Studies project, the study is the first systematic investigation into the long–term health impacts of ‘anticholinergic activity’ – a known potential side–effect of many prescription and over–the–counter drugs which affects the brain by blocking a key neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. The findings are published today by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Gov’t poised to rescue residents if Southern Cross fails
Gov’t poised to rescue residents if Southern Cross fails
- Story by: Marc Shoffman
- Magazine: FinancialAdviser
- Published Thursday , June 23, 2011
The government has insisted that arrangements are in place to protect residents if troubled care homes operator Southern Cross fails.
Paul Burstow, care services minister, told the House of Commons in a question and answer session that he believed a “catastrophic failure” of Southern Cross was unlikely to occur.
Widow calls for cover-up carers to be struck off
Widow calls for cover-up carers to be struck off
Pippa Chambers , Reporter Thursday, June 23, 2011
7:00 AM
A HEARTBROKEN widow says the care workers who covered up a serious accident which led to the death her husband should be jailed and struck off the medical register.
Margaret Lewis holding a photo of her husband colin, Neva road, Weston.
After a two-week trial at Bristol Crown Court two former employees of Penlee Nursing Home, Weston, were found guilty of neglecting a person who lacked capacity.
