Royal Voluntary Service advice on staying safe and well this winter
Staying warm and well this winter We can all tend to feel cold, under the weather and a little low at this time of year. It’s tempting to hibernate when wintry days set in, but whatever our age, staying social and active is important to health and well-being. Our...
Smoke alarms to escape routes – essential advice from the Fire Service.
The National Fire Chiefs Council is working with local fire and rescue services to highlight the importance of fire detection in the home. Alarms can’t prevent fires but they do provide an early warning of fire, buying you valuable time to get out of the house....Poisoning presentation by Emma Hammett for Age UK London
Emma Hammett recently spoke at one of Age UK London’s mini Conferences. The topic was about keeping older people safe and she was speaking alongside Ashley Martin from RoSPA. The event was a total sell-out, with a full waiting list too and the audience was fabulous....
Tips for Getting up from a Fall
Falls are a major cause of older people needing to be admitted to hospital and it can have a major impact on their confidence and future mobility. Older people frequently fracture their hips due a fall and this may result in them losing their independence and needing...