Technology solutions to keep older people safe and independent
Older people are often desperate for both independence and connection. ‘Aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their…
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Falls and the Elderly
More than 500,000 people aged over 65 years of age attend accident and emergency departments every year as the result…
Monitoring changes in our elderly loved ones
Six questions to ask yourself about a loved one if you're worried about them as demand for elderly care support…
5 myths about age and ageism
Age is just a number: the 5 biggest myths about ageism that must be removed after searches for discrimination support…
How to look after the elderly in the heatwave
Heatwave Warning for The Elderly as Temperatures Soar: Here’s How to Look After Your Loved Ones in The Sunshine: The…
Instructional video: How to get up after a fall
https://youtu.be/T9VQDYvLs0o Instructional video advice from Emma Hammett of FirstAidForLife Transcript Advice for someone following a fall: Nearly a third of…
How to get up after a fall
It’s a shocking statistic, but each year over 4,500 people in England and Wales die following a fall. Nearly a…
Nitrate supplementation could help breathing and lung clearance in the elderly
New research published today in The Journal of Physiology shows that nitrate improves function in the diaphragm, the muscle involved…
Help elderly people manage multiple medicines safely
Helping frail elderly people manage multiple medicines safely is the focus of a new research project led by Dr Beth…
The downfalls of telehealth for the vulnerable elderly
There is no doubt the medical world is constantly changing, and the use of technology is both increasing, and helping…