by Emma Hammett | Feb 7, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
If you are first on the scene and find someone who has collapsed or had an accident, what you do in those first minutes is critical. Most ambulances aim to get to a life-threatening emergency within eight minutes. However, a lot can happen in 8 minutes, and the first...
by Emma Hammett | Jan 31, 2024 | Staying in touch, avoiding Scams & Fraud, Uncategorized
Scam Dictionary Here are a few descriptions of current and common scams to help keep you in the know. Contactless Card Scams Contactless card scams are a relatively new form of fraud, currently with low reporting figures. The rise in popularity of contactless...
by Emma Hammett | Jan 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
A stroke is a brain attack. Blood flow in the brain is interrupted by a blockage or bleed in one of the blood vessels, causing brain cells to be damaged or die. Blockages to the brain are a lot more common than bleeds. Both have the same...
by Emma Hammett | Nov 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
During the winter months it is important to protect yourself from the dangers of cold weather. The elderly, frail and very young are at most risk, however, anyone can suffer from hypothermia and it can be very serious. Alcohol makes people more susceptible to...
by Emma Hammett | Nov 15, 2023 | Social Problems: elder abuse and loneliness, Uncategorized
Loneliness is one of the most common non-medical issues for the elderly. It is always preferable that a senior person remains in their own home for as long as possible before needing long-term care in a hospital or a residential home. However, when a partner passes...
by Emma Hammett | Aug 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Diabetes Diabetes is a condition where someone is unable to adequately regulate their blood glucose levels. The body produces the hormone insulin which helps the body to burn off the sugars that are eaten. If the body has problems with insulin production or insulin...
