falls
Dementia and poor mobility are driving the demand for homesharing
It ca seem like an older relative who is finding living independently a little harder than it used is stuck for choices. They are a long way from needing a care home, or even a visiting carer. But they can’t get the tricky jobs done so easily – cleaning, cooking, perhaps even shopping. So does […]
Read moreWhy the pandemic is leading to more falls for older people
We’re seeing all sorts of effects of the pandemic even as we come out of lockdown that we might not have expected. And one of those is a greater risk of falls for our senior citizens. A fall can set off a chain of events that nobody wants. A trip to hospital, possibly a long […]
Read more5 tips for preventing falls in the home
Statistics show that falls in the home that mean a trip to A&E are often the first step to losing independence and a move into care. Nursing professional Vince Baiera shares his experiences in helping older people to avoid having those falls. With more than six years’ experience as an ICU Nurse at some of […]
Read moreBanishing the fear of falling with reflexology
Written by Amanda Weller This week’s storyteller is Amanda.Amanda Weller tells us how her reflexology knowledge has helped a friend, who’d become fearful of falling, to take back control of her feet and start living again. I have a lovely ninety-year-old friend who lives in Cornwall. She loves reflexology but I don’t get my hands […]
Read moreSafe walking in winter for older people
Dressing in layers, adding grip to footwear and using a stick that’s the right height are all helpful ways to make going out in cold weather safe and enjoyable. The chilly bite of winter is on its way and the drop in temperature and icy conditions can pose a challenge to those who are more […]
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