As we head into the depths of winter, we must care for ourselves even more. According to Age UK, our immune systems can weaken as we age, making fighting illnesses more difficult.

As we age, our health naturally declines. One of the key things that most people notice as they age is their muscle strength declining.

Sleeping problems as you age are not uncommon; our internal circadian clocks and sleep-wake cycles can change as we age, affecting the duration and quality of our sleep.

Anxiety disorders in older adults are relatively common and are actually found more often than depression and cognitive disorders in older adults. However, it often goes undiagnosed.

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition, which means that the symptoms develop gradually over many years and eventually become more severe. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia.

That’s right, as we age, our immune systems weaken, which reduces our ability to fight off allergies such as hay fever or dust allergies. This may lead to the elderly being more susceptible to seasonal allergies.

According to versusarthritis.org, around 10 million people in the UK live with arthritis. That is an incredible amount of people living with joint pain every day, and there are even different types of arthritis affecting ⅙ of our population.

Gardening is a fantastic hobby for those who are retired or elderly. Gardening helps to get you outdoors, keeps you active, and is a relaxing, enjoyable pastime.

According to Age UK, It’s estimated that around one in ten people over the age of 65 are malnourished or are at risk of malnutrition – that’s over one million older people in the UK today. Malnutrition means someone isn’t eating well enough to maintain their health and wellbeing.