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 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 | Jun 22, 2023 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy, Advice should Things go Wrong
Asthma – in the elderly. As you get older you can find your asthma changes over time. You may have more asthma symptoms or develop new asthma triggers. You can find your asthma medicine isn’t working as well, or you experience more side-effects from...
by Emma Hammett | Jan 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Older people are often desperate to stay in their own homes, to avoid going into retirement and care homes and to retain their independence. However, ‘aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their own home – often requires considerable additional arrangements....
by Emma Hammett | Dec 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Meet Trinity’s Community Dementia Nursing team in their own words. The Royal Trinity Hospice does incredible work supporting people with dementia and those around them. This article was written by them to highlight the vital and incredible work that they...
