Mobility News
Dundee’s mobility scheme has successful results
6th June 2017
Often when people think of mobility schemes, there is the assumption that there is a new app, service or product at work. However Xplore have chosen an alternative route, and instead have made efforts to improve the mobility education of Dundee residents.
VR technology used for more than just gaming
2nd June 2017
VR (virtual reality) technology is being eagerly anticipated by many technology conscious or gaming centric folk, however most of the marketing has overlooked another sector of people who would greatly benefit from having the world available in their own homes- the elderly.
What to consider as a last time buyer
1st June 2017
So much information is focused on first time buyers and their step onto the property ladder, but there should be an equal concentration aimed at last time buyers, to ensure their final house will suit all of their needs.
Are ageist stereotypes in films having a negative effect on the older population
30th May 2017
While ageism and sexism has been rife since Hollywood began, the repercussions it has on different sectors of society has not been deeply explored. Stereotypes in films happen due to a limited time to convey every aspect of a character, therefore to create a fuller personality, stereotypes are used to fill in the details
Tips for getting a great night’s sleep in hot weather
25th May 2017
Summer is just around the corner & as temperatures begin to rise the elderly can struggle to sleep at night during the hot weather, so here’s a guide to help.
Best Cars for your later years
24th May 2017
As people grow older the need to plan activities and structure is important. Though not incapable of spontaneity, prior planning and preparation makes many trips more relaxed and successful. This is most apparent when it comes to choice of vehicle.
Cabbies become medical couriers
23rd May 2017
Many people are concerned by the ever soaring number of hospital admissions, especially considering the strain NHS hospitals are already under.
Fashion Forwards After Fifty
22nd May 2017
Fashion has long paraded stream after stream of young, nubile and gangly teens along the runway, sporting some of the most extraordinary clothing, but the fashion industry has long understood that it strays into the realm of fantasy and wish fulfilment for many. While high couture may inspire our daily looks in a tenuous manners, many do not feel inspired by the models who are walking the items down the runway. Now however fashion has cast its net wider.
