Can Fire and Rescue Services and the National Health Service work together to improve the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable older people? Design of a proof of concept study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Older adults are at increased risk both of falling and of experiencing accidental domestic fire. In addition to advanced age, these adverse events share the risk factors of balance or mobility problems, cognitive impairment and socio...
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Main Authors: | Whiting David G (Author), Laybourne Anne H (Author), Lowton Karen (Author), Martin Finbarr C (Author) |
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