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Causes of Falls in the Elderly

Posted on 14th November 2023

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

News: Could a Jab Lower Our Cholesterol?

Posted on 31st August 2021

Welcome back to the Telecare Choice news roundup. This month, NHS says an anti-cholesterol drug given twice a year could save numerous lives, Sarah Storey wins a record-breaking 17th Paralympic gold, and Wales needs more people to work with Hollywood stars! Life-Saving Read More

News: Britain Takes Gold for Diving

Posted on 26th July 2021

Our monthly news roundup brings you all the big stories that you might have missed. Stay up to date with the Telecare blog.

News: Wales to Trial Universal Basic Income

Posted on 17th May 2021

In this month’s news roundup, we look at Wales Univeral basic income trial, the BRITS 2021, and the lost Torlonia Marbles. Find out more here..

News: Obesity Among the Biggest Causes of Cancer

Posted on 17th February 2021

Obesity is one of the main causes of cancer in the UK, second only to smoking cigarettes. But is lockdown about to change that?

News: The Race for a Coronavirus Vaccine

Posted on 18th November 2020

Experts are racing to produce a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine. What do recent announcements from Pfizer and Moderna mean for the UK?

News: How Far Away Is a COVID-19 Vaccine?

Posted on 22nd October 2020

The search for a COVID-19 vaccine is well underway. is a safe, effective vaccination coming soon? Who will get the vaccine first? Read more.

News – Appeal to trace schoolgirl 60 years on, live longer if you’re optimistic and could a blood test predict your risk of death.

Posted on 9th September 2019

In this week’s news round-up we discover that having an optimistic outlook could mean you are more likely to live longer. Whilst the Abbeyfield Society is looking for two former schoolgirls who contacted an 80-year-old living in their London home 60 years Read More

News: Robo-Trousers help with Elderly Mobility

Posted on 14th September 2018

Scientists at the University of Bristol are being funded to create robotic trousers for the elderly to assist with mobility.

News: Number of Elderly People needing 24-Hour Care set to Double

Posted on 31st August 2018

A new study has revealed that the number of elderly people aged 85 and over needing 24-hour care is set to double, and that the care system is now at breaking point.