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Falls and the Elderly in Ireland
20 Jul

Falls and the Elderly in Ireland

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Falls and the elderly in Ireland have come to my mind because recently due to idle banter with a friend who looks after a relative as best she can, a man in his 70’s -a man who was active, sporty and very fit not too long ago.

She recited how after a number of recent falls thankfully involving only some bad cuts and bruising, that his passion of walking 5 miles every day has ended.

My friend was making the point that we don’t know how lucky we really are  reciting that  her relative now just sits in a chair all day long-“looking at the walls”.

A tragic story but all too common I would guess and I would suggest this is a fear factor for anyone caring for the elderly.

Being of relevance as a first aid company this led me to do a search on falls and the elderly in Ireland and the HSE actually have a section on their website relevant to the topic.

According to the HSE -link-and to quote them:

Falls are a common but often overlooked source of injury and, in many cases, death in Ireland particularly where the elderly are concerned. Some older adults have a combination of health-related factors that increase their risk of having a fall, such as:

  • muscle weakness
  • problems with balance and mobility
  • poor eyesight
  • Falls can also have an adverse psychological impact, particularly on elderly people. A fall can sometimes result in a person losing confidence, becoming withdrawn and feeling like they have lost their independence.
  • Around 30% of adults who are over 65 and who are living in the community will experience at least one fall a year. This figure rises to 50% for those who are living in nursing homes or residential care.

It all only makes sense if you think about it.

Falls and the Elderly in Ireland- Prevention Considerations

This YouTube video is not rocket science but is relevant to help you focus on some steps to make a home safer for the elderly.

The tips maybe obvious but are relevant and inexpensive in the scheme of things.

A bit of self promotion-yes-but it also makes common sense to have a First Aid Kit in any elderly persons home.

Being prepared for example to deal with bad cuts on the spot, and so much more.

The HSE also have a downloadable report Strategy to Prevent Falls and Fractures in Ireland’s Ageing Population

Click Here to Visit the relevant page.

Falls and the Elderly - First Aid Matters!

falls and the elderly in ireland-Unfortunately when we get old we can fall easily for all sorts of reasons and suffer varying degree of injury.

Cuts and Bruises are common minor injuries following any fall.

We stock a wide range of first aid products to deal with such situations meaning that if you are prepared your elderly loved one can get some treatment immediately.

You have peace of mind and you will comfort the person injured as well.

For the minor cost involved get your first aid supplies now- at great prices and with online purchasing incentives thrown in.

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