August 21, 2024
Many older adults want to live independently for as long as possible, preferably in their own home.1 Increasingly, however, older adults are living alone, which can come with challenges. This includes accessing help should they experience an acute medical event.
Read more... Supporting the independence of your older patients who live alone
June 17, 2024
It’s reassuring to know that according to Te Whatu Ora, a large majority of older New Zealanders live independently in their own homes.1 By the time they reach 85 years or older, around half still live at home, supported where necessary by home care services.
Read more... Helping to enhance senior independence with a medical alarm
April 29, 2024
Older adults place an enormous value on living independently at home.1 This fosters autonomy and helps maintain their precious connections with family and community. While social policy suggests ‘ageing in place’ to encourage independent living,2 it’s your patients’ desires that are key.
Read more... Supporting independence at home after hospitalisation
February 2024
February 28, 2024
The independence of older adults is facilitated by living in their own homes which enables greater autonomy and closer connections with their family, friends, and community. Living at home for as long as possible is highly valued by older adults1, and is consistent with social policy that older adults should ‘age in place’ including those who require care and support2.
Read more... Helping to ensure your older patients are safer at home
December 2023
December 13, 2023
The threat that falling poses to a senior’s wellbeing and independence can be compounded by fear of falling. In turn that can drive the fall cycle – a self-perpetuating loop that can occur when an older person has a fall, which can lead to a loss of confidence, an increased fear of falling again and a consequent restriction of their physical activities, which can render them more vulnerable to future falls.
Read more... Fear of falling and risk to seniors’ independence
November 2023
November 16, 2023
Nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals can play a key role in helping to ensure the continued wellbeing of older patients. Sometimes, it’s as simple as just checking in about their holiday plans.
Read more... Will some of your older patients be on their own these holidays?
October 2024
October 8, 2023
Nurses, in common with other health-care professionals, are aware of the benefits of older patients maintaining their independence by continuing to age at home.
Read more... Helping older adults to live independently at home
July 2022
June 14, 2022
Identifying your senior patients who are at risk of falling allows steps to be taken to reduce harm and support their desire to maintain their independence.
Read more... Awareness of falls risk helps seniors to retain their independence
