Did you know 1 in 3 over 65's who live at home suffer from falls every year. This results in hundreds of admissions to hospitals each year. What can be done to reduce this worrying statistic and keep the elderly safe at home? We present three tips to help prevent the elderly from suffering: 1. Eliminate hazards in the home Preventing falls in the home can be done by making sure objects are not underfoot. Help elderly loved ones by organising their homes and keeping it clean for them. They may trip on rugs or uneven floors, so review the hazards and change anything that could be …
World Mental Health Day: how you can help
This day is celebrated annually on the 10th October across the world .WMHD aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and provide mental health education. According to the Mental Health Foundation, depression will be the leading illness globally by 2030. They are calling for action now to prevent this from happening. Every year WMHD has a different theme as set by the World Federation for Mental Health and the 2016 theme is 'Dignity in Mental Health - Psychological and Mental Health First Aid for All'. The Mental Health Facts Approximately 1 in 4 people in the …
Caring for elderly parents & yourself!
When your parents enter into old age, you can find yourself in a sort of role reverse. Those who once cared for your every need as a child, are now in need of some care themselves. Caring for your elderly parents can be rewarding, but undoubtedly challenging. But with many families refusing the option of a residential care home, it's not uncommon to look after mum and dad to ensure they can stay at home. This can be a great way to keep your parents living independently around those they are familiar with. However, there are a number of ways to ease the strain on the family. …
World Malaria Day 2017
April 25 is also known as World Malaria Day – an important calendar event which aims to raise awareness of the importance of the fight against Malaria. It’s a common cause for fundraising, and you may have done your bit towards helping countries where Malaria is rife, as Red Nose Day and other big events put donations towards medical help and preventative measures against Malaria. What Is Malaria? According to the NHS, Malaria is defined as: “ A serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes” If the disease, which can be caught through a single mosquito bite, isn’t correctly …
National Stress Awareness Month
Did you know April marks National Stress Awareness Month? This particularly important month aims to bring about awareness of stress related issues. Many health care professionals and health promotion experts across the country will join together to generate public awareness around the causes and cures for the stress related issues many of us face in modern day society. Sponsored by The Health Resource Network (HRN), a non-profit health education organisation, National Stress Awareness Month is a national, cooperative effort to inform people about the dangers of stress, successful …
Preventing Falls – Light Up Loos Invention
According to Echo News Carehome bosses at Haven Care Home on Harwich Road, Colchester have come up with a bright idea to light up the loos in it's home, preventing falls for its elderly who wake up in the night and take a trip to the bathroom. In addition to illuminated loos, the care home have also installed other glow in the dark features to guide the elderly residents around when they get up at night. This includes footprints leading them to and from the bathroom and also illuminated door-frames and zimmer frames. In the two months since the unique method was installed, only …
