Shocking new figures have revealed the soaring crime levels against elderly people in Britain, with the number of assaults on over-65s rocketing by 260 per cent. The figures, obtained under Freedom of Information laws, show that 26 police forces in England and Wales recorded 7,379 violent assaults on over-65s in…
Category: Medical
More elderly dying following falls
The amount of elderly people dying following a fall is on the increase, bringing to light new concerns about social care and understaffing of hospitals and care homes. Whilst the growing trend is linked to the ageing population, it is a real cause for concern that the rise of deaths…
Snow and ice is hazardous for the elderly
Whether you’re 6 or 60, there is something pretty exciting about waking up to the world being blanketed in a thick layer of powdery snow. However, it’s not all fun and games as the treacherous snow and ice poses a real hazard for people of all ages, and the older…
A medical button saves lives
Investing in a medical button is a cost-effective way to protect yourself and the ones you love this winter. Trips and falls are the most common cause of death from injury in the over 65s, accounting for at least a third of all elderly hospital admissions and costing the…