Thrive is a national charity that helps people with a disability to start or continue gardening. Gardening has been proved …
Disabled access to public toilets-National Key Scheme.
If you are caring for an elderly or disabled person who uses a wheelchair when out and about this is …
Dementia Diary
I recently read an article in the magazine “Yours” about Pat Johnsons and her husband Peter’s journey with dementia. She …
Walking Stick Holder
Are you fed up of picking your walking stick up from the floor or leaving it behind in shops or …
Are our Supermarkets Elderly friendly ?
Are supermarket staff given special training to deal with their more elderly customers ? Are our supermarkets Elderly friendly ? …
Why do people with sight loss use white sticks ?
I don’t know about you but I have always taken it for granted that blind people used white sticks?. This …
Talking watches.
Talking watches are a fantastic idea for any one who has impared vison or sight loss. They vary in price …
Dementia and Activities
Dementia is on the rise with 1 in 3 people in residential care suffering from the condition. Rose Lodge in …
Friends of the Elderly(Charity)
There are several Charities offering both financial assistance and practical help to the elderly. The better known ones include …
National Bus Pass for the elderly
The National Bus Pass for the elderly in England entitles the pass-holder to free off peak travel on local buses …
Helping the elderly remember their tablets
Helping the elderly remember their tablets can be a challenge, from leaving notes to filling pill boxes for them what …
Helping an Elderly Person eat well
What do you do when someone elderly no longer wants to cook for them self ? Helping an elderly person …
Stopping Telesales Calls?
We have all had them, telesales calls. They are annoying to all of us but to an older person they …
Shopping Trolley with a Seat.
Where have these been for the past few years ? A shopping trolley with seat. What a fantastic idea! For …