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What is elderly hearing loss? Elderly hearing loss, which is otherwise known as presbycusis, is hearing loss, which is brought about by the natural process of the body aging. As we get older, our ability to hear, like our ability to see, often diminishes. Because we all age, this is a very common problem. Devices such as hearing aids have been invented to help older... Read more |
Sight problems for the elderly Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition that effects the tiny part of the retina at the back of your eye, which is called the macula.. AMD causes problems with your central vision, but does not lead to total loss of sight and is not painful. AMD affects the vision you use when you're looking directly at something,... Read more |
Health Screening for the elderly Many GP surgeries run a variety of preventive medicine clinics for the elderly. Their aim is to assess your general health and your risk of a variety of diseases common in old age, and to give advice on how to prevent them. The checks may include: Weight and body mass index (BMI) assessment Blood pressure Eye check for signs... Read more |
Health Insurance The UK has its own publicly funded health service: the National Health Service, or NHS. The NHS provides medical care free of charge for UK residents, without the need to purchase health insurance. When you earn money in the UK, you will be charged taxes: a percentage of these taxes go towards paying for the NHS. If you are... Read more |
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