Story highlights The first intergenerational care facility in the UK opened in 2017 Residents are more engaged and "very often forget their own physical limitations" (CNN)On the surface, Nightingale House in London looks like any other residential home for the elderly. With almost 200 residents, it's one of the the largest care homes in the country. It's Tuesday morning, and more than 20 residents are seated around a room flooded with natural light, holding weights and performing moderate physical therapy exercises with an instructor. The mood is calm, and people are engaged, yet there is excitement in the air. Every few minutes, residents glance toward the door in anticipation. Their guests of honor are late. JUST WATCHED Mixing generations: The key to longevity? Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Mixing generations: The key to longevity? 03:11 "You can't help but feel the infection," said 90-year-old Fay Garcia, who was waiting patiently. It's like … [Read more...] about How 3-year-olds are helping these people live longer
100 year old diet
Woman alleged to have forced open Dundee bank machines to steal £12k money from 95-year-old
News / Court by Steven Rae September 3, 2018, 6:10 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter A woman is to stand trial accused of stealing more than £12,000 from a pensioner in her 90s. It is alleged that between April 24 and August 25 last year, both dates inclusive, Anne Spence formed a fraudulent scheme to obtain money by stealing a bank card and a personal identification number (Pin) from a house on Balunie Drive. Spence, 67, of Woodside, Kirkinch, Meigle, is alleged to have forced open bank machines to steal money from the 95-year-old. The withdrawals were said to have taken place at bank machines at the Asda store on Milton of Craigie Road on 25 different dates, at Tesco on Kingsway West on 17 dates, at the Spar store in Meigle on a further 11 dates and once at the Scotmid store on Clepington Road. In some cases, the same bank machines are alleged to have been used three days in a row by the accused. In total, 61 separate … [Read more...] about Woman alleged to have forced open Dundee bank machines to steal £12k money from 95-year-old
World’s oldest person passes away after reaching an incredible 117 years old
The world lost its oldest person yesterday as Japanese born Chiyo Miyake died at home. The Kansai born woman was 117 years and 81 days old and had recently been confirmed by as a double Guiness World Record holder, as oldest person and oldest woman. Miyake was born on May 2, 1901, and her family called her “the goddess” and remembered her as a chatty person who was patient and kind. She has now been succeeded by another compatriot, 115 year old Kane Tanak of Fukoaka in southern Japan, and continues her nation’s hold on the longevity titles, as the world’s oldest man is Hokkaido’s Masazo Nonaka who turned 113 earlier this week. Both of their predecessors as world’s oldest person were also Japanese, and according to 2017 figures, Japan has more centenarians than any other nation on earth, with 48 people over the age of 10 for every 100,000 citizens. And according to The Supercentenarian Research Foundation, of the 35 people over the age of 110, 14 are … [Read more...] about World’s oldest person passes away after reaching an incredible 117 years old
5,300-year-old Iceman feasted on a high-fat diet of Ibex meat
Hours before he died, 'Ötzi' the Iceman gorged on the fatty meat of wild goat and red dear - and it tasted 'horrible'. The mummified body of the Copper Age hunter was found in 1991 in the Alps where he died some 5,300 years ago. Now, the first in-depth study of the hunter’s stomach contents reveal that half of his last meal was made up of animal fat, mainly wild goat species known as the Alpine ibex. The high fat diet was 'perfectly suited to the demands of life in the high-Alpine region' that Ötzi called home, researchers found. The analysis of Ötzi's stomach contents provide a rare glimpse at our ancestor's ancient dietary habits. Scroll down for video Ötzi the Iceman (pictured) gorged himself on a high-fat meal full of Ibex and red deer meat. As well as the rich, fatty meat, Ötzi was full with cereals from einkorn, and with braken, the indigestible fern tat can be toxic While high-fat diets are a trendy choice for … [Read more...] about 5,300-year-old Iceman feasted on a high-fat diet of Ibex meat
Where is the Rejuvenation Clinic in Sardinia? Health retreat in Arbatax featured in 100 Years Younger in 21 Days
THE ageing process is something we all have to go through with countless products, treatments and rituals promising to reverse the ravages of time. In an experiment to see if they could turn back the clock, eight older celebrities were whisked off to Sardinia for new four-part ITV show 100 Years Younger in 21 Days. Where is it the Rejuvenation Clinic? The eight participants were flown to the ‘The Rejuvenation Clinic’ on the eastern coast of Sardinia, a stunning Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located in the town of Arbatax, which lies right on the coast of the idyllic island. Off Italy’s eastern coast, the 24,000 square mile island has a population of around 1.6 million people. The eight familiar faces were treated to sun-drenched scenery with breathtaking countryside and coastlines. It was chosen as the location for the programme as the locals are among the healthiest in the world, and twice as likely to see their 100th birthday than Brits. The island … [Read more...] about Where is the Rejuvenation Clinic in Sardinia? Health retreat in Arbatax featured in 100 Years Younger in 21 Days