Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or learning that a loved one has dementia can evoke strong feelings of uncertainty and stress.
People who are frail and spend long periods of time in bed are at risk of pressure areas.
Encouraging a person to change position every two hours can help keep a person comfortable and reduce the risk of pressure ulcers developing.
A number of factors contribute to falls in older people. Falls commonly occur at home. Many falls could be prevented by taking simple measures.
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