Poor Eyesight Causing Falls Among The Elderly
Those of us in the prime of life know what is like to experience deterioration in eyesight but vanity or denial can often put us off from dealing with the problem. Eyesight can change quite quickly and opticians (also known as an ophthalmic practitioner) recommend that our eyesight should be checked, as a minimum, every […]
Falling Could Be Due To Low Sodium Levels?
Low sodium levels can have a significant impact on the health and well being of elderly people. Underlying conditions along with low sodium levels could potentially cause health complications. The elderly need to be aware that taking certain medications can have an effect on an individual’s sodium levels, there are medications that cause the body […]
Elderly Suffering from Falls and Fractures – How To Help Prevent It
Having a fall can have a devastating effect on a person’s health and independence, this is recognised in the Health profession and the NHS in the UK have developed a Falls Prevention Strategy which aims to give guidance on reducing the impact of falls for individuals, and those around them. It’s main aims are to […]