Elderly couple died in tragic accident at their family home in North Queensland
Police were called to Sib and Maria Grasso’s home in Little Crescent in Ayr around noon yesterday
Emergency services have found M Grasso, 85, seriously injured in the head, after falling from the elevator onto a concrete surface
The couple were taken to Townsville University Hospital for critical treatment, but both died overnight
National Seniors Australia’s main advocate, Ian Henschke, said more older people are choosing to live in their homes, causing elevators and mobility devices to malfunction
« This device, which may seem useful for going up and down stairs, has dangers, » he said
M Henschke said while mobility devices are generally safe, they require maintenance and there have been other accidents in the past
« You have to be very careful with a device like this, because some of them have the ability to lift the arm or the thigh, and therefore it is possible to fall off it, » he said. declared
M Henschke said it was often more appropriate for older people to live on the ground floor
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« This is a problem especially in Queensland and North Queensland, where people are negotiating stairs
« If you are the parent, friend or family member of someone who uses one of these devices and they are very fragile, I think it is time for people to talk of their living conditions «
M Henschke urged people to think about safety for older people in the home and consider seeking professional advice
« Occupational therapists, social workers and elder care assessment teams will look into these things and may provide advice, » he said
« You should also remember the rule of common sense, because if you think it’s dangerous, it is »
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