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 …
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 …
How to Eat Healthy : Fact vs. Fiction
It doesn't have to be complicated to eat healthy. However, healthy eating advice changes every day and it can be difficult to keep up. Your loved one doesn't have to fill their cupboards with expensive "Superfoods" or swap the Sunday roast for a salad. In this article, we will address the most common food myths. Superfoods So, what is a Superfood? It's a marketing term for food with supposed health benefits. They are thought to be nutritionally dense and good for one's health. Blueberries, salmon and kale are a few examples of foods that have been given this title. What is the …
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 …
Elderly men suffer loneliness in silence
According to a new study conducted by Age UK, half a million elderly men are suffering from loneliness. That is almost a third of older men. It is predicted that there will be a 65% rise in older men living alone in the coming years. Meaning a large increase in loneliness. As a provider of personal alarms to the elderly, Careline takes this issue very seriously. There are many ways that we can all help to aid the loneliness epidemic. Increasing Loneliness Male lifespans are beginning to catch up with female lifespans due to a decline in smoking, drinking. As well as, declining …
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