by Emma Hammett | Sep 15, 2018 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy
Older people’s skin is thinner and can become papery, particularly on the shins and arms. It is very easy for them to catch themselves on things and it can take a long time to heal. If an elderly person on warfarin, they are also more likely to bleed, and when someone...
by Emma Hammett | Sep 13, 2018 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy, Advice should Things go Wrong
Electrical safety is particularly important for older or vulnerable people, or those with physical or mental impairments, because it is usually an invisible threat. But here Angela Murphy from leading UK charity, Electrical Safety First, offers some tips to help you...
by Emma Hammett | Sep 4, 2018 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy
Simple, sensible changes to the way we live can sometimes mean we can avoid medication. It is sensible to try non-pharmacological approaches and healthy lifestyle changes to manage a condition before resorting to pills. However, never make any changes to medication...
