Example sentences of "[adj] for elderly people " in BNC.
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| 1 | Not only are they moving away , but often they are also moving to a place totally unsuitable for elderly people . |
| 2 | Most such acute psychiatric wards are now sited in district general hospitals ; and even though it is not essential for in-patient facilities of this type to be in the same place as other medical specialties , it is often helpful for elderly people , in particular , to be treated where specialist medical advice on physical illness and disability is readily available . |
| 3 | Falling over toys that have been left lying around can be fatal for elderly people and very serious for children . |
| 4 | However , the experience of living with kin seems to be more common for elderly people of minority ethnic origin . |
| 5 | That conclusion is supported by contemporary evidence from Qureshi and Simons 's ( 1987 ) study in Sheffield , which clearly indicates that it is rare for elderly people to move in with their children in order to be cared for . |
| 6 | ‘ Statistics such as these are worrying for elderly people , ’ said manager Graham Williams , ‘ which is why our scheme is so popular . |
| 7 | Age Concern said : ‘ If local authorities ’ precious stock of properties suitable for elderly people begins to be sold off , the consequences for the majority of elderly tenants in ordinary housing could be very serious indeed . ’ |
| 8 | The housing stock which remains with the local authority tends to be less attractive than what is sold off , and much of it is less suitable for elderly people whose needs are for low-cost , good quality housing with ground-floor access in a safe and secure neighbourhood and close to good social support networks . |
| 9 | Third , the Audit Commission recommended that for mentally ill people the NHS should continue as the main authority responsible for care , but the possibility should remain for developing a central budget similar to that proposed for elderly people ; alternatively , the NHS should have the ability to purchase local authority services on a contractual basis . |