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11/12/2023

According to the NHS, around one in three adults over the age of 65 who live at home will have at least one fall a year.

Unfortunately, the elderly and frail are most susceptible to falls which can cause serious discomfort and injury to them. Let's look at the causes.

03/10/2023

As we age, it’s natural to lose muscle mass. In fact, we start to lose muscle mass as early as age 30!

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As you age, it's natural to lose muscle mass. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid this. Here are our tips for maintaining body strength.

19/06/2023

Summer is here, leading to higher temperatures across the country. Whilst many of us enjoy spending some time outdoors, hot weather brings certain risks, especially for the elderly.

Check out our recent blog on how to be safe in hot weather! Summer is here, leading to higher temperatures across the country. Whilst many of us enjoy spending some time outdoors, hot weather brings certain risks, especially for the elderly.

Check out our recent blog on how to be safe in hot weather☀️!

Many parts of the country have seen hot weather recently but high temperatures can mean health implications for the elderly. Read more here.

31/05/2023

It's Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

Check your skin – a new mole or a change in an existing mole may be signs of melanoma skin cancer.

Melanomas can appear anywhere on your body, but they're more common in areas that are often exposed to the sun.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/skin-cancer

15/03/2023

Diabetes is a condition that affects more than 4.9 million people in the UK.

Diabetes is a condition affecting more than 4.9 million people in the UK. Read our health tips for helping manage your diabetes and blood sugar.

17/02/2023

As a Telecare Choice customer, we strive to ensure you feel safe and supported at all times.

17/02/2023

Parkinson’s Disease is a condition that affects around 145,000 people in the UK. More people are diagnosed every day.

Find out more:

If you believe you may have Parkinson's Disease, you will need an assessment. Find out what to expect during your Parkinson's Assessment.

27/01/2023

In later life, falls in the home can be a serious worry.

Read our guide to preventing falls in the home to improve your safety and wellbeing.

Telecare Choice gives you a guide to preventing falls inside your home. Elderly are particularly at risk of falls so it is important to stay safe.

27/10/2022

One person every two minutes is diagnosed with diabetes. Currently, there are four million people suffering from diabetes in the UK.

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One person every two minutes is diagnosed with diabetes. Find out more about this condition, including types, causes, and treatments.

11/10/2022

Vaccines are the best protection we have against dangerous viruses like flu and COVID-19.

If you’re 65 years old or over you can have your free flu and COVID-19 booster vaccine. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/WinterVaccinations

20/09/2022

Medical Identification Accessories – Advice for Patients

Medical ID bracelets and accessories can be lifesavers. If a person is unconscious and requires medical assistance, these simple accessories can tell responders whether they have an urgent medical condition.

Medical identification accessories, such as Medical ID Bracelets, provide important medical information to responders in an emergency. Find out more.

19/09/2022

Ahead of Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral, a new photograph has been released.

The photo was taken to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee - the first British Monarch to reach this milestone.

Tomorrow, millions will come together to commemorate her remarkable life.

09/09/2022

31/08/2022

At Telecare Choice, we highly recommend a keysafe as part of your Telecare package. With so many different models and features on the market, we know that choosing a keysafe can be difficult so our handy guide aims to give you all the information you need.

https://www.telecarechoice.co.uk/choosing-a-keysafe/

Choosing a keysafe can be a difficult decision with so many models to choose from. We've created a keysafe mini guide to help answer your questions.

24/08/2022

Many of us struggle with our mobility in one way or another, whether that be simply moving around the house or needing some support on longer walks with family and friends. Using walking equipment to combat these mobility issues has a multitude of advantages including support with stability, balance, and weight distribution, resulting in fewer falls and accidents.
https://www.telecarechoice.co.uk/choosing-a-walking-aid/

Choosing a walking aid can be confusing. Do you choose a stick, a crutch, a frame or a rollator? Our guide looks at some of the most popular aids.

19/08/2022

Oxygen levels are not something that most adults must regularly pay attention to. Yet it is crucial to monitor the oxygen levels for adults in certain risk groups.
https://www.telecarechoice.co.uk/oxygen-levels/

Some medical conditions may require that you monitor oxygen levels for adults. A pulse oximeter may help. Read on to find out more.

10/08/2022

A 2016 report by Dementia UK has found a gap in the care that dementia patients and their families are receiving. 28% of calls to their helpline included complaints about a lack of local support from health services.
https://www.telecarechoice.co.uk/telecare-equipment-for-dementia/

Our Telecare equipment for dementia aims to provide assistance and peace of mind to those with a dementia diagnosis and their families.