Mobility and frailty Archives - Page 2 of 3 - The Good Care Group

Mobility and frailty Archives - Page 2 of 3 - The Good Care Group

Age UK finds 1,000 unnecessary hospital admissions are made each day

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Age UK finds 1,000 unnecessary hospital admissions are made each day

Rates of unnecessary hospital admissions are rising according to new research from Age UK. Find out how live-in care can help prevent such incidents. Age UK recently published the results of new research into unnecessary hospital admissions, and rates appear

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How to support an older person following a fall

Posted 08 Nov 2019

How to support an older person following a fall

Care for older loved ones by improving your understanding of how to assess and support an older person following a fall. In this article, we’ll discuss how to support an older person following a fall in a manner that emphasises

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Ongoing care crisis leads to rise in rates of severe falls

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Ongoing care crisis leads to rise in rates of severe falls

With rates of severe falls increasing, commentators are discussing a growing care crisis. Find out about the latest news and our falls prevention programme. The number of older people passing away following a severe fall has risen sharply, with commentators

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Mobility and transport services for elderly people

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Mobility and transport services for elderly people

Find out more about mobility and transportation services for the older generation and why they can be so important for improving overall quality of life. Mobility and transportation services for the older generation are crucial for helping maintain a sense

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Living alone may increase risks for older people

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Living alone may increase risks for older people

Living alone poses many risks to elderly people, but live-in care can significantly reduce these risks and improve quality of life for your loved one. Many older people end up living alone. This can be through choice, loss of a

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Taking multiple medications linked to frailty in older people

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Taking multiple medications linked to frailty in older people

Find out how The Good Care Group can take steps to reduce frailty in older people by helping them manage their medication more effectively. A growing body of evidence suggests that taking multiple medications simultaneously (otherwise known as ‘polypharmacy’) is

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How to adapt your home to accommodate an increased care need

Posted 07 Nov 2019

How to adapt your home to accommodate an increased care need

An increased care need can be difficult to accept, but there are plenty of actions you can take around the home that could make a person’s everyday life a little easier. An increased care need can sometimes change how an

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Falls prevention for elderly people at home

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Falls prevention for elderly people at home

Over one million older people fall at home each year. It’s the most common cause of injury for over 65s, and can cause distress, injury and a sudden, sharp decline in overall health. Making the home environment a safe and

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Older generation home safety checklist

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Older generation home safety checklist

The benefit to an elderly person’s wellbeing of continuing to live in their own home cannot be overstated. That said, there are many safety considerations that need to be addressed in order to facilitate this without risking their health or

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How high-quality care provision can lead to a longer life

Posted 07 Nov 2019

How high-quality care provision can lead to a longer life

High-quality care makes an enormous difference to the health and wellbeing of elderly patients, and it can even impact their life expectancy. High-quality care makes an enormous difference to the health and wellbeing of elderly patients, and it can even

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