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Danger of Falls for Elderly

11 Mar 18

Why elderly people tend to fall (Watch our video with key tips on fall prevention) Falls...

Walking Aids Help Elderly Avoid Falls

25 Oct 17

Falls are common in older people and the risk of falling increases with increasing age A...

Fractures from falls

26 Sep 17

Falls are very common in older people and the risk of falling and resultant fractures increases...

7 Key Tips to Prevent Falls At Home

10 Mar 16

80% of older people say they want to live at home for as long as possible....

Help prevent falls with the right footwear

19 Oct 15

Every year in the UK about one-third of people aged over 65 will fall. This rises...

Avoiding falls in the home

12 May 15

Most of us have probably heard the old adage “most accidents take place in the home”...

Buying right shoes prevents elderly falls

19 Mar 15

Falls in older people are frequent and can lead to serious fractures, joint replacements and other...

Psychological impact of falls on elderly

30 Oct 14

Fear of falling means 225,000 people aged over 75 won’t leave the house by themselves, according...

Elderly foot and ankle

06 Aug 18

The foot is a remarkable piece of human engineering. It has the multiple functions of adapting...

How to prevent elderly anorexia

19 Jul 18

What is elderly anorexia? Anorexia is a medical term that means lack of appetite, but sometimes...

What is Osteoporosis?

02 Jul 18

Our bones contain collagen (protein), calcium salts and other minerals. Each bone is made up of...

How to register elderly disabled

04 Jun 18

The actual process of disability registration does vary for each local authority so first please contact...

Safety at home for older people

19 Mar 18

Keeping your parent safe at home is obviously of paramount importance. Home should be where they...

What to do if unhappy with elderly parent’s care

21 Jan 18

Most people have a positive experience of the care they receive but problems sometimes occur and you may want to make a complaint. Whether the care is provided at home or in a care home, or you’ve bought a care product such as a mobility aid, it’s important to know your rights.

Top tips for healthy ageing

08 Jan 18

One of the main things to bear in mind is the vital importance to start ageing...

Eating yourself warm this winter

11 Dec 17

After a very mild start, winter is finally making itself felt in the UK, as temperatures...

How to keep the elderly warm in winter

26 Nov 17

Severe cold snaps can have dramatic effects on everyday life, especially for the elderly. Cold and wintry conditions can...

Personal training for older people

20 Nov 17

Why is it important for older people to exercise and use a personal trainer? Unless people do...

Essential cold weather planning for elderly

06 Nov 17

The winter is approaching and we want to ensure older people stay fit and well. Read...

Benefits of yoga for older people

03 Sep 17

It is a fact that we are living longer these days, but it is also true...

Managing hospital discharge for elderly

18 Jul 17

If your elderly relative has been in hospital, it should be good news when they are...

Top tips for travelling with Older Parents

14 Apr 17

Just because parents get older, doesn’t mean they want to stop being active, as it’s enjoyable...

Caring for elderly from a distance: factsheet

27 Mar 17

What is caring at a distance? The fact that we are living longer is wonderful achievement....

Coping with loss of elderly independence

19 Mar 17

Loss of independence occurs as people age, as they suffer physical, social or emotional setbacks which...

How to get the best mobility aid deal

14 Mar 17

Mobility aids play a vital role in the lives of millions of elderly and disabled people....

Gardening is good for older people

08 Mar 17

Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits for older people Garden beds, equipment and tools can all...

Tai chi helps older people enjoy life

02 Mar 17

Before I started tai chi, I had been a couch potato for many years. I had...

Top apps for the elderly

27 Feb 17

We’ve compiled an extensive list of apps to help care for your parent and to keep your...

Top tips to buy mobility vehicles safely

22 Feb 17

A mobility vehicle can improve many peoples’ lifestyle, but making the right decision when buying one...

Caring for elderly harder than it used to be

14 Dec 16

Most of us were brought up with the fairytale notion of the perfectly happy family As...

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