


Building strength for seniors
As a caring family member, it’s concerning that half of all 70-year-olds are unable to stand up after a fall, even if they’re not injured. This inability can lead to a prolonged period on the floor, known as the ‘long lie,’ which can have life-altering consequences....
How effective are emergency buttons?
An Australian study concluded that while older adults and families found emergency buttons to be reassuring, they made no difference, in practice, to the number of ‘long lies’ or hospitalizations. The reasons are complex but, in short, some older adults...