by Emma Hammett | Sep 26, 2019 | 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 | Sep 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
However older people are one of the most high-risk groups of our population when it comes to having accidents, especially in and around the home. This is when, for older adults, immediate help can sometimes make a lifesaving difference. There are several reasons that...
by Emma Hammett | Sep 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
What is Stay Safe? After the successful launch last year of Stay Safe for Older People we are delighted to announce that we will be holding the Stay Safe Annual Conference on Tuesday 1st October 2019 from 9:30am to 3pm (United Nations Day of the Older Person). Where...
by Emma Hammett | Sep 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
World First Aid Day was introduced by the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement in 2000. It is a global opportunity to raise public awareness of how first aid can save lives in everyday and crisis situations. This year on World First Aid Day, the theme is...
by Emma Hammett | Sep 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Sep 9, 2019 To mark World Sepsis Day this article outlines exactly what sepsis is and how we can all do our bit to raise awareness of this preventable life-threatening illness, and ultimately save lives. When is World Sepsis Day? World Sepsis Day is held on September...
by Emma Hammett | Sep 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Looking back at last year's launch It’s nearly a year since last year’s incredible Stay Safe for Older People Launch at the Royal Chelsea Hospital. Here’s the lovely Hugh Pym who’s supported our initiative throughout… This...