by Emma Hammett | Sep 20, 2018 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy
1. Be actively involved in understanding health conditions and prescribed medications: Talk with the healthcare providers Ask questions Read trustworthy, reputable online sites Join health support groups It is important that everyone involved in the care of an...
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...
by Emma Hammett | Aug 17, 2018 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy
For anyone interested in reducing falls among older people RoSPA and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) have produced a joint factsheet detailing how we can reduce pressure on A&E and improve healthy ageing by preventing falls among older people. The...
by Emma Hammett | Jul 30, 2018 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy
Early sepsis can be a difficult condition to recognise, and often takes a while to diagnose; during this time the casualty can deteriorate rapidly. There is a major campaign to raise awareness of possible early signs as the sooner treatment is started, the better the...
