by Emma Hammett | Nov 25, 2019 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy, Social Problems: elder abuse and loneliness, Uncategorized
As we head into the colder months of the year, the risks that elderly people face can rise significantly. Whether it is closely linked to the weather, or as a consequence of other factors, we need to be aware of these risks and do what we can to help to protect our...
by Emma Hammett | Oct 4, 2019 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy
People over the age of 65 are more likely to have asthma than any other age group in the UK. The Facts Three people die per day due to asthma and, tragically, two thirds of these deaths are preventable. Asthma.org.uk. Being a potentially life-threatening condition, it...
by Emma Hammett | Oct 2, 2019 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy
Falls are most common and most lethal among the over-65s. More than 3,500 people in England and Wales die every year following a fall and nearly a third of a million people need hospital treatment. Many older people who suffer from falls never fully recover from...
by Emma Hammett | Mar 26, 2019 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy
To watch the video, insert the password ‘scoot’. The purpose of the training is to highlight the hazards which mobility scooter users may encounter whilst out on the roads. The 20 minute video should be useful for both new and existing users. It was...
by Emma Hammett | Nov 14, 2018 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy, Advice should Things go Wrong
Diabetes in a nutshell: the difference between high and low blood sugar – (Hyperglycaemia and Hypoglycaemia), what is diabetes and how to recognise there might be a problem. First Aid tips and advice for anyone with Diabetes and those who care for them. Going...
by Emma Hammett | Nov 6, 2018 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy
Read Age UK’s full article on staying safe at home by clicking...