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 …
5 Ways to Beat the Boredom this Autumn/Winter
As the warmer weather fades away and Autumn gets into full swing, we'll be spending much more time indoors. Therefore, it's important to find ways to avoid boredom and keep busy. So, what activities can we be getting up to during the colder months when we're stuck inside? We're going to list our top suggestions in this article. Re-decorate If the boredom is creeping in and you hate feeling unproductive on those cold, rainy days, what better time to update your home? You could change a few furnishings here and there, or on the other hand, completely re-paint and decorate a whole …
10 Fun Activities to do with Grandchildren
The summer holidays are in full swing and grandparents all over the country are stepping in to take over childcare duties whilst parents are at work. This is a wonderful chance to spend quality time with your grandchildren and make plenty of precious memories! However, by this point of the summer holidays, many of us are running out of things to do with the grandchildren! It can also be expensive to entertain children for 6 weeks - that's 1008 hours! That's why we've come up with ten fun and affordable things to do with your grandchildren this summer. These activities are great …
Everything You Need To Know About Lasting Power of Attorney
Power of attorney is a legal document which allows you to make decisions on someone else's behalf, if they are no longer able to act in their own best interests. There are a few different kinds of power of attorney. Which one your loved one needs will depend on their situation. Today we'll be discussing Lasting Power of Attorney. What is Lasting Power of Attorney? Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is when you have legal autonomy to act on behalf of someone else. This could be because they are no longer mentally capable of making those decisions, or they no longer wish to make those …
Physical & Mental Health Conditions that could affect your Older Parents
Around 15 million people in England suffer with a long-term health condition, with around four million elderly cases. These conditions can be very challenging to live with and to treat. With an ageing population, the NHS faces growing demand each year. Outcomes for most of these health conditions can be greatly improved by noticing symptoms quickly. With this in mind, we've put together this handy guide to some of the physical and mental health conditions that could affect your older loved ones. Physical Health Conditions That Could Affect Your Loved Ones There is a long list of …
Epilepsy In The Elderly: How to Spot a Seizure
According to new studies, the cases of epilepsy in older adults are rising around the world. This increases the burden on health services and families. However, there is also a risk of under-diagnosis if not enough people can recognise the signs of epilepsy in the elderly. Older people are also less likely to be referred to specialist epilepsy services. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological illness. A seizure occurs when the brain receives a burst of abnormal electrical activity that temporarily interrupts normal brain function. Some people are able to sense when a seizure …
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