There has been a real push in recent years to destigmatise mental health issues. This has been really helpful for the younger generation. However, we sometimes forget about the impact poor mental health can have on the elderly. There are many aspects of growing older that can make people feel isolated. In honour of World Mental Health Day, we wanted to share the signs to look out for to prevent elderly suicide. Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50. Although the rate of male suicide declines slowly between the ages of 44 to 64 years old, after this it begins to rise again. …
FAQ – What is a Fall Detector?
A Fall Detector alarm works in the same way as our standard red button alarms, allowing you to call for help with one touch of a button. However, the Fall Detector comes with even greater protection; it contains an intelligent sensor that detects when the user has a fall. When a fall occurs, the Fall Detector will automatically raise the alarm, with no need for the user to press a button. What is a Fall Detector? The Fall Detector is a small, lightweight pendant alarm. It can be worn around the wrist or the neck, with two comfortable attachments provided. The Fall Detector pendant …
FAQ – How Do I Order a Careline Alarm?
If you would like to order a Careline alarm for your loved one, or for yourself, we have a very simple ordering system. There are no waiting lists and there is no need to arrange an appointment with an engineer. There are three ways of ordering the Careline alarm: Order Online Ordering online could not be any easier. Once on our website, you can visit the pricing page. Simply select the option that is most suitable from our three main plans: Yearly Plan Monthly Plan Fall Detector Yearly Plan You will then have the option to add any additional products such as a key …
Ageing in Different Cultures
How the elderly community are treated in certain cultures differs surprisingly. How we care for and treat our elderly loved ones can vary depending on the culture we grew up in. This differs in the way we treat our elders and whether we respect their life experience or see it as a burden. It also varies between having an elderly relative live with you, or whether you tend to find them a home to be cared for in. These cultural differences are also susceptible to change over time. This can be seen in our culture in the UK. A couple of generations ago it was almost expected that an …
Elderly ‘reluctant to complain’ about health care
It has been reported by the BBC that a considerable number of elderly people don't make a complaint if they are unhappy with their medical care. This could be due to fears about their future medical treatment or uncertainty about how to make a complaint. A report suggests that 56% of people over the age of 65 who have experienced a problem didn't complain because they were worried that it could impact their future treatment. Nearly 20% of the elderly people did not know how to raise a complaint. A third of people felt that complaining wouldn't make a difference. By choosing not …
Are You in Danger or at Risk of Falling?
Falls are the largest cause of emergency hospital admissions for older people, and significantly impact on long term outcomes. Falls account for up to 40% of ambulance call-outs to homes for people aged over 65. More than 1 in 3 people over age 65 fall each year, causing serious injuries and sometimes even death. For those over age 75, falls are the leading cause of death by injury. The effects aren't just physical either. Falling can knock a person’s confidence, instilling them with a fear of falling again that plagues their everyday lives. Less than half of fall victims seek …
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