How long does it take to recover from a fall?
Quick summary Bruising and soreness settle over two to three weeks. A broken wrist does most of its healing between […]
How to get up after a fall
Quick summary If you have fallen and nothing hurts badly, there is a safe way to get yourself up. You
9 reasons older people fall, and what to do about each one
Quick summary Most falls come down to nine things: weak legs, medicines, blood pressure dropping on standing, eyesight, hearing, long-term
Why do I keep falling over for no reason?
Quick summary Falling for no obvious reason almost always has a reason. Usually it is one of five: blood pressure
What to do when an elderly parent has a fall
Quick summary Do not move them yet. Check whether they are hurt, whether they hit their head, and whether they
Attendance Allowance: The Night-Time Question That Costs Families £1,970 a Year
There is a 32-page form sitting on a kitchen table somewhere in Cheshire right now, half filled in, and it
The Care Funding Nobody Tells You You’re Entitled To
Almost every family we meet has the same reaction when care funding comes up. Not relief. Bafflement. “Why did nobody
