Mobility and frailty Archives - The Good Care Group

The cost of mobility care

As we get older, mobility concerns or frailty can prevent us from doing the things we love. Mobility issues can significantly impact the way we wish to live our lives, resulting in a loss of control and independence. At The

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Exercise for the elderly

Exercise is crucial in maintaining health and wellbeing for older people. However, mobility-related or cognitive conditions can make it difficult to establish a regular exercise regime Exercise is crucial in maintaining health and wellbeing for older people. However, mobility-related or

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What are arthritis nodules?

What are arthritis nodules? Arthritis nodules are round or elongated lumps that develop under the skin of people with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. While these lumps are often harmless, in some cases they may be painful or cause other complications. ...

Keeping active in the elderly

Keeping active in the elderly Keeping active, both physically and mentally is vital as we age. The importance of exercise is well researched – we all know that keeping active, fit and healthy has a positive impact on our overall ...

Preventing falls

Preventing falls Maintaining independence by preventing falls Whilst anyone can have a fall, older people are more vulnerable with a higher chance of falling, particularly if they are living with an on-going health condition or are impacted by mobility/frailty issues. Falls in ...

Preventing and reducing the risk of falls in dementia

Having a fall can be one of the most frightening and debilitating experiences for anyone, as we get older this only increases with declining mobility and function. Having a fall can be one of the most frightening and debilitating experiences

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Practical ways to support older people with hearing loss

Find out how timely intervention, hearing aids and a different approach to communications can help support older people with hearing loss. Taking steps to support older people with hearing loss might be something you haven’t considered before, but they could

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