Month: January 2017

There is a lot of scientific evidence to prove that being outdoors connected with nature has positive effects on our health and wellbeing. Spending time close to nature improves our mood and outlook on life. Just being outdoors in our own garden is healthy to both mind and body helping older people improve wellness and functioning for longer. The […]

Personal care and general hygiene in the elderly may become more challenging and standards may slip relative to those that were adhered to for years. Having to accept assistance with everyday tasks can be a daunting prospect. Caregivers may no longer be able to assist or are faced with stubborn behaviour when it comes to assisting an […]

Falling can have serious consequences for elderly people so it is important to know what impacts it can have to their health. According to research¹ one in three people aged over 65 fall every year – the number one cause of injury. Falls are the most common cause of injury related deaths in people over the age of […]