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Goldman Sachs Reports the Launch of Stay Safe Week

Goldman Sachs Reports the Launch of Stay Safe Week

by Emma Hammett | Oct 23, 2018 | News

Avoiding Medication Problems

Avoiding Medication Problems

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...
Lifestyle changes to reduce reliance on medication

Lifestyle changes to reduce reliance on medication

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...
Understanding and managing medication – how to avoid prescription mistakes and drug errors

Understanding and managing medication – how to avoid prescription mistakes and drug errors

by Emma Hammett | Jun 17, 2018 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy

Understanding and managing medication – how to avoid prescription mistakes and drug errors Poisoning from prescription medication is often the route cause of confusion, falls and accidents. A recent study has flagged up that as many as 1 in 5 prescriptions may include...

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