Blog: Staying Safe
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4 Key Risks for the Elderly to Avoid During Winter Months
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...
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Asthma & Older People
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...
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Falls: All You Need to Know
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...
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New ‘see and scoot’ safety training resources for mobility scooter users
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 developed by the...
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Diabetes – essential information friends and family should know
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 away...
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Age UK: Staying Safe at Home
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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...
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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. Even...
read morePoisoning 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....
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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...
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