Strength and balance in later life: discussing a safe activity plan
A practical guide for older adults and families to discuss strength, balance and a safe, personalised activity plan with a healthcare professional.
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Health insights for older adults and families
Practical guidance for older adults and families, centred on prevention, individual needs and everyday independence.
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Slower walking and increasing weakness: when to seek an assessment
When walking becomes slower or everyday tasks feel harder, knowing what to notice and when to seek help can support safer, more independent living.
Read the articleA room-by-room home-safety checklist for older adults
A practical room-by-room checklist for reducing home fall hazards while preserving an older person's independence, with signs that need medical attention.
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Why a fall deserves attention beyond bruises or fractures, what families can observe, and how an individual assessment can support safer mobility.
Read the articleUnderstanding common geriatric syndromes
A plain-language guide to frailty, falls, multiple medicines, cognitive wellbeing and incontinence.
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