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Around a third of people aged over 65 and a half of people aged over 80 fall each year1. Fear of falling is a common term used in healthcare2, with patients asked “Do you have a fear of falling?” and[...]

Written by: Kate Sheehan, Occupational Therapist    A fall is defined as a unintentional move from a higher to a lower level, typically rapidly and without control, approximately 28-35% of people aged of 65 and over fall each year increasing to[...]

The term rehabilitation is being used far more frequently in the press recently for good reason, but does everyone understand what it really is?   Rehabilitation is a set of interventions needed when a person is experiencing or is likely[...]

Just as the word “depression” is often over-used, describing any state of low mood, including temporary lows or natural melancholy, the word “fatigue” has also been over-used. However, unless you have experienced significant, enduring fatigue related to a medical condition,[...]

Sleep hygiene is a behavioral and environmental practice[1] developed initially in the 1970s to focus on insomnia and depression.  It considers elements of routine including diet and fluid, lighting, activity engagement, and sleep environment generally to support inducing of higher[...]

It has been stated that “The adult human form is an awkward burden to lift or carry. Weighing up to 200 pounds or more, it has no handles, it is not rigid, and is susceptible to severe damage if mishandled[...]

The topic of safe patient/resident transfers and handling covers two very distinct groups and discussions which overlap and occasionally create a perception of conflict. The conundrum within a healthcare or residential environment is how you facilitate safe, timely and dignified[...]

The Collins dictionary defines dignity as “the sense that you have of your own importance and value, and other people's respect for you.” In 1964 The Human Rights Act outlawed discrimination based on race, colour, sex or national origin. This[...]

A fall is defined as an ‘event which results in a person coming to rest inadvertently on the ground or floor or other lower level.’[1] Across the globe Falls are one of the most critical health concerns with an estimated[...]