How Dangerous Is Cold Weather For The Elderly?
With the cold weather fast approaching, it becomes even more important to ensure that elderly individuals are safe and healthy. Did you know: • There were approximately 21,700 deaths in individuals aged 65 or over lasts winter • Far fewer elderly individuals die in countries with lower temperatures because they take the right precautions • […]
Is The Flu Affecting More Elderly Individuals?
With the colder weather fast approaching, the likelihood of contracting the flu virus increases. The flu virus can simply be a minor inconvenience for most individuals, that may cause them to feel ill and run down, whereas in the cases of vulnerable groups of people (e.g. the young, the elderly, those with underlying health conditions […]