The four-letter word we're not talking about

By Julie Power
Updated November 9 2016 - 11:14am, first published October 23 2016 - 12:15am
Una McMaster, 95, had a series of falls that increased in severity and frequency as she aged.  Photo: Barbara Macmillan
Una McMaster, 95, had a series of falls that increased in severity and frequency as she aged. Photo: Barbara Macmillan

Barbara Macintosh has spent the past 10 years caring for her son and her late mother, who were frequently recovering from broken bones, bruises and other problems caused by frequent falls.