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The various problems and risks of accidents to persons of
advancing years and failing capabilities can be reduced by careful
attention to the design of such accommodation.
Where accommodation for the elderly is grouped the appointment
of a warden can be of tremendous benefit to infirm elderly
persons and enables them to live out their days in their own homes.
Home Help Service. This service makes a substantial contribution
to the care of the aged and enables considerable numbers
of old people to maintain their independence at home. Nearly
70 per cent of the total hours of help provided by this service
is given to persons in the category Aged or Chronic Sick.
The health visiting and home nursing services concentrate on
health, social matters, and on keeping old persons active and alert
to the problems of home accidents, nutrition and the prevention
and treatment of illness.
Sick room equipment is readily available on free loan, and a
free laundry service is available to incontinent patients for the
washing of soiled clothes and bed linen.
Night attendance is available during periods of sickness and
recuperative holidays are provided on the request of the general
medical practitioners concerned.
The Chiropody Service is expanding in this area and old
persons have priority for treatment either at the clinic or at home.
Sore feet can render a person immobile and housebound, and the
establishment of an adequate chiropody service will make a great
contribution to the health and happiness of many old people
Residential accommodation. The first hostel of this kind in
Romford is in course of construction at Harold Hill and it is
hoped to be available for use during 1961.
Workshop for the Elderly. Romford Council is keen to
provide a workshop for elderly retired townsfolk. It is well
recognised that loneliness and inactivity can lead to mental ami
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