Search results for older people
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Housing options for older people or people with disabilities - Social care and support guide
Alternatives to care homes if you can no longer live in your own home.
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Falls
Anyone can have a fall, but older people are more vulnerable and likely to fall, especially if they have a long-term health condition.
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Age-related cataracts
Read about age-related cataracts. In older people, changes can occur in the lens of the eye, making it less transparent and causing cloudy or misty vision.
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Atrial fibrillation - Symptoms
Find out about the symptoms of atrial fibrillation. However, some people with atrial fibrillation, particularly older people, do not have any symptoms and an irregular heart rhythm is only discovered during tests or investigations for another condition.
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Pneumonia
Find out about pneumonia, including what the symptoms are, where to get medical help, what the treatments are, what causes it and how to prevent it.
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Oral thrush (mouth thrush)
Find out about oral thrush, including common symptoms and what to do if you or your child has it.
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Bullous pemphigoid
Read about bullous pemphigoid, a rare skin condition that usually starts with an itchy, raised skin rash and then as the condition develops, large blisters can form.
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Hydrocephalus - Causes
Find out what causes hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus present at birth (congenital) can be caused by conditions like spina bifida. Hydrocephalus that develops later (acquired) is often the result of an injury or illness.
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Abuse and neglect of adults at risk (safeguarding) - Social care and support guide
Find out what to do if you or someone you know is being abused or neglected.
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Benefits if you're over State Pension age - Social care and support guide
Find out what benefits you're entitled to if you're over State Pension age and have a disability or illness.