General Advice

Keeping mobile is very important as we age, the elderly need to keep joints loose and mobile to maintain their optimum capabilities

Drinking water is very important, as the elderly often dehydrate without even realising it and dehydration can lead to many illnesses.  Drinking sufficient quantities helps the elderly maintain the health of their joints, skin and kidneys.

Osteopaths will also advise on posture, something an older person finds harder to maintain

Osteopaths will often show patients exercises that the person can do daily at home to keep themselves as fit as possible and avoiding activities that aggravate their problem/s