Category: Health

Combating isolation and loneliness among the elderly

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Written by fernando on 29th June 2017

Elder abuse most often takes place in the home where the senior lives. It can also happen in institutional settings, especially long-term care facilities. According to the United Nations, between 4% and 6% of elderly people have experienced some form of abuse at home. On this day, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Stannah asks you […]

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Improve Mobility in the Elderly: 9 simple tips to increase mobility

Written by fernando on 22nd June 2017

Being able to improve their mobility is a common concern among the elderly. While a decrease in mobility may be a common occurrence in the elderly, it does not mean that life must be restricted. We do not need to be limited by our age. In this blog post we discuss the importance of remaining […]

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