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Osteoporosis is a decrease in bone mass and strength causing susceptibility to fractures. It is the major cause of bone fractures in postmenopausal women and older persons in general. This program is part of...
This resource examines the current issues surrounding an ageing population in the UK, using East Devon as a case study. It illustrates the causes, impacts and management of the UK’s ageing population and...
This documentary looks at the lives of three elderly people: Doris, Kitty and Frank, all of whom are struggling to cope with poverty but attempting to face the future with stoicism and a sense of humour....
Director Mark Wexler embarks on a worldwide trek to investigate just what it means to grow old and what it could mean to really live forever. During the course of his investigations he meets 94-year-old...
'Your laugh would always make me happy’. A young man whispers this to his aged grandmother, Peege, who, now blind and helpless, awaits death. Describes a family’s Christmas visit to their grandmother....
WHOSE SECRET? aims to raise awareness about adult abuse and adult protection across a range of situations. The DVD consists of a series interviews with key personnel and 6 short dramas illustrating possible...
Research by neuroanatomist Marian Diamond has shown that the brain, and thus intellectual functioning, is enhanced by environmental factors. Her work affirms the importance of mental stimulation for older...
Nurse training programme that aims to develop the nurse’s knowledge of nutritional assessment, resulting in the ability to effectively assess patients and take appropriate action. Describes some of the...
Pioneering feminist Betty Friedan discusses her research into the myths and realities of ageing and her own personal experience of being over 70.
Explores similarities and differences between the emerging industry in long-term care for the elderly in the UK and Germany and considers care firms’ investment and pricing decisions as well as asking...
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