Over-60s are particularly at risk of falls in and around the home. Read Telecare Choice’s guide to preventing falls in the home for some helpful advice.
Causes of Falls in the Elderly
Unfortunately, the elderly and frail are most susceptible to falls which can cause serious discomfort and injury to them. Lets look at the causes.
A Telecare Alarm System for the winter
The days are getting shorter and the cold weather is beginning to strike…..Winter is on the horizon. This can be an intimidating time of the year for the elderly but we believe that our Telecare Alarm System can be of help. With Read More
Fit elderly people just as likely to fall
According to analysis, it’s not enough to be a fit elderly person to avoid falls. You can read more about the study on Science 2.0. The analysis looked at how many hours older people exercised and how well they could balance in Read More
Exercise may cut hospitalisation in elderly men
A new study has suggested that elderly men who exercise may cut their risk of suffering from serious injury if they fall; such as broken bones. Scientists were looking to test whether or not elderly people would benefit from following exercise programmes. Read More
Reduce falls with yoga for elderly people
Yoga for elderly people Research has found that yoga for elderly people, above the age of 60, could possibly help prevent falls. Yoga was linked to slight improvement to balance and some improvement to mobility. The researchers analysed six trials, with a Read More
Risk of falls not reduced by Vitamin D?
Risk of falls dangerous to elderly One of the biggest threats to the health of the elderly or disabled is the risk of falls in the home or garden. After a fall it is common for the elderly to end up in Read More
Hertfordshire Telecare service
Hertfordshire elderly population It’s estimated that there are over 200,000 people over the age of 60 living in Hertfordshire. “The latest 2012-based population projections data for Hertfordshire was published by ONS on the 29th May 2014. They project an increase of 271,600 in the Read More
Elderly care: Birmingham Telecare service
Birmingham is often seen as a youthful city, with 45.7% of residents estimated to be under 30. However, there are still a considerable amount of over 65-year-olds to care for. Below we explore how our Birmingham Telecare Service can help elderly residents in Read More
What is Telecare?
In the literal sense, Telecare means the provision of remote or distant services that offer support or assistance with the use of technology. In essence, Telecare is a system of monitoring a person or group of people in order to protect them Read More
