Your Health Choices West Midlands Senior Special | Page 4

CONTENTS CONTENTS health choices Your healthy living for all 11 In association with Contents 8 6 25 30 18 18 12 health 12 IS IT MY HEART? Dr Aftab Gill discusses when to consider seeing a heart specialist. 17 MEET THE SPECIALIST Mr Alok Tiwari, consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon. 18 HIP HIP HOORAY! How hip replacement surgery can provide a new lease of life. 21 4 YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR CHOICE How to choose the right private healthcare specialist for you. health choices Your 21 wellbeing 23 WELLBEING CENTRES How to get out and spend time with others. 25 HUEL Q&A with the makers of Huel - the new meal alternative. 28 30 COMPANY, CONVERSATION AND A CUPPA Sunday afternoon tea parties for people aged 75 or over who live alone. LOCAL LIBRARY SERVICES There’s something for everyone at their local library. 26 17 advice 6 8 11 HOME SUPPORT Jubilee Citizens UK provide advice on how to get the help and support you need at home. THE SILVER LINE The only free, national and confidential helpline for older people. MEET THE EXPERT McClure Solicitors take care of your Will worries. regulars 33 READER’S STORY Betty talks about her experience as a volunteer at her local church. 34 YOUR PUZZLE PAGE Crossword and wordsearch fun. 36 YOUR HEALTH DIRECTORY Directory of local health professionals. 37 YOUR TRADE AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIRECTORY Directory of local services and tradespeople. www.yourhealthchoicesmagazine.co.uk health choices Your 5