by Emma Hammett | Apr 17, 2024 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy
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...
by Emma Hammett | Dec 1, 2022 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy, Social Problems: elder abuse and loneliness, Uncategorized
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...
by Emma Hammett | Jul 12, 2018 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy, Staying in touch, avoiding Scams & Fraud
The fact that we are living longer is good news and something to celebrate. However, far too many people have their plans interrupted by a life-changing accident that can happen in a moment. For example falling, especially if you are an older person, can have a...
