When we think about exercise, many of us instantly think of activities such as running, cycling and swimming. However, walking is just as effective in helping us remain fit and healthy. If you can’t or if you don’t enjoy running or going to the gym, whether you consider yourself an
Jane Moore, Purple Angel ambassador from Camelford in North Cornwall, co-designed the purple angel emblem and runs Camelford Dementia Action Alliance. She currently cares for her mother who has Alzheimer's disease, and has a true passion for spreading awareness and changing people's perception of Dementia. Here she talks about her
Laurence Kelly, CEO and Founder of Ostrich, officially announced the launch of the GPS trackers on 21st January in London, at the Long Term Conditions Conference. He was accompanied by Norman McNamara and new Physiotherapy partners Capita.The Long Term Conditions Conference: introducing Ostrich's new servicesOn the 21st of January, I
Norman McNamara, creator of the Purple Angel, tells our readers why he thinks it's a good thing to give people with dementia a GPS tracking device. We are convinced like he is that everyone who suffers from dementia should be able to have access to a GPS tracker if they
This month, Older People's Day is turning January into a month full of health. In our second healthy eating instalment to promote Full of Health month we look at the facts behind a sugary diet.The science of sugarIt is no secret that a diet full of sugar can have implications
This January Older People's Day are promoting a month full of health to help improve awareness of how to keep healthy in our older years. As we get older, changes to our bodies and lifestyles can affect how we absorb the nutrients we need to keep healthy. A mix of
As sponsors of Older People's Day, we at Ostrich are passionate about promoting all that older people can bring to society. Older People's Day have organised special monthly themes to raise awareness of different qualities older people bring to all walks of life. Last month’s theme was Full of Support,
The Legal Advice Centre – Manchester UniversityThe legal advice centre at Manchester University was established in 2000, created to provide practical experience for law students studying at the institution. Supported by a network of experienced barristers, solicitors, lawyers and academic staff, the legal advice centre now offers free, strictly confidential,