Here are some statistics to support retirement villages that are designed for safety in aging.
Flinders University and the ABS found 49% of aged peoples falls occurred in the [dangerous] family home. Not surprisingly it was six times more likely to have a fall and aged care facility. All up 83,800 people attended hospital due to falls, an increase of 5,100 over the previous year. On average they required 15.5 days hospitalization which equates to 1,299,000 days in hospital.
Not For Profit takes over management of Council-run home care services in Far North QLD
Queensland Not For Profit health services provider selectability officially took over management of Aurukun home care services this week, with an event held to mark the occasion in the remote community in Far North Queensland’s Cape York Peninsul...