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assistance to act on the information and achieve a solution.33 Those who are housebound and/or those with mobility difficulties or sensory impairment may also have problems gaining access to relevant information
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engagement may be particularly valuable for older individuals living in remote places and/or facing mobility limitations. To an extent, it may compensate for lost relationships and offer relief and distraction
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journeys taken by people aged 65+ are for medical appointments.324 18% of adults aged 60-69 have a mobility difficulty, and 38% of adults aged 70+ do. This is compared to 12% of everyone aged 16 and over
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numbers of properly trained and managed staff, access to technologies to assist those lacking mobility or with sensory loss could enable them to enjoy a more independent life. 24 Commission on Dignity
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considered / used. Case Study Mr R Mr R is a 75 year old widower living alone. He has restricted mobility and a range of health issues, which are managed with medication. He has some contact with a daughter
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falls, healthcare acquired infections (such as pneumonia and urinary tract infections) and reduced mobility through loss of muscle mass. Therefore, delayed discharges mean that older people are not only at
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and their families in Ethiopia and Kenya by providing cash transfers, food baskets, hygiene kits, mobility aids, water storage tanks and water purification tablets. We also continued to support and monitor
