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BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Ambulance service targets 'devastating' falls among the elderly
Elderly people suffering falls can have a "devastating effect" on their lives, an ambulance trust has Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) is launching a month-long campaign to raise awareness of falls and frailty,The trust said it received about 3,000 calls for falls each falls specialist Maddie Jones said "preventative and educational strategies" were aimed at reducing future falls and serious injuries. Across the UK each year, ambulance services respond to approximately 700,000 emergency calls related to falls among patients aged 65 and over, accounting for about 10% of all 999 calls. Falls among this age group are estimated to cost the NHS more than £2.3bn annually, with most expenditure related to hip said many falls were caused by a combination of factors including muscle weakness, poor eyesight and poor balance, along with hazards such as slippery floors or unsecured rugs."Beyond the financial costs, falls can have a devastating effect on the lives of older individuals, leading to serious injuries, loss of independence and a decreased quality of life," it said."Moreover, the psychological impact, including the fear of falling again, can result in reduced physical activity and social isolation."A dedicated vehicle, known as the frailty car, is crewed by a specialist paramedic from SCAS and frailty specialist specialists are able to treat patients' underlying conditions as well as assess their circumstances and provide appropriate equipment so patients can remain safely at Jones, falls car lead at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, said: "The frailty practitioners bring a wealth of frailty expertise from therapy and nursing backgrounds. "The ability to access such clinical expertise means a 'hospital at home' treatment plan can be immediately created on scene."The month-long campaign is also aimed at raising awareness of the work of SCAS volunteer community first responders in dealing with non-injury fall call outs to alleviate pressure on emergency will also promote ways for the public to identify and remove potential trip hazards for vulnerable people at home and covers emergencies in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Confetti and caps fly as Class of 2025 soars into future
You can practically hear "Pomp and Circumstance" and feel the confetti raining down on the crowd as you flip the tassel on a decorated mortarboard. This joyful Photo of the Week by FLORIDA TODAY's TIm Shortt, of Titusville Terriers celebrating the "big walk," seems to express the overall spirit shared throughout Brevard County as more than 5,000 students graduated from more than two dozen high schools in May. FLORIDA TODAY was there for many of those celebrations, and also captured the action as diplomas were conferred at Eastern Florida State College and Florida Tech. Between veteran photographer Craig Bailey and Shortt, and with an assist from reporters Tyler Vazquez, J.D. Gallop, Finch Walker and Amber Oleson, a treasure trove of memorable moments was captured. "Anyone who has attended as many gradations as I have through the decades knows how many extraordinary young people we have here in Brevard," said Shortt. "We too often hear about the bad apples, but I can attest that the vast majority are bright, determined and are going to do just fine." This year, Shortt shot graduations at at least nine schools, including Eastern Florida State College, where he majored in photography back when it was Brevard Community College. This image was his overall favorite — and as a bonus, his niece, Maddie Jones, was among the grads there. "I graduated Astronaut in '78, and while a proud War Eagle from across town, I gotta give credit to our rivals over the years for a fantastic ceremony," he said. "On this night, I was full-on Go Terriers!' For more photos from graduations around the Space Coast, click here. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Confetti, caps, Class of 2025: Oh, what a night! | Photo of the Week
