Pressure sores – what are they and how to prevent them ? Also known as” bed sores” and now …
Helping the elderly get in and out of cars
Mobility problems make it increasingly harder to get in and out of the back seats of most cars. Elderly passengers …
Companion Bus Pass
Companion Bus Passes Many elderly people rely on local buses as their main form of transport. No longer able to …
Help at Home for the elderly
Help at Home for the elderly Many elderly people want to remain at home for as long as possible. This …
Vertigo
I always thought vertigo was a fear of heights which I experience despite 10 parachute jumps to try and cure …
Activities for the Elderly
The person you care for may no longer still be able to do this but there are many activities …
Emergency Alarm For The Elderly
Emergency Alarm for the Elderly An emergency alarm for the elderly is almost essential and they are available from local …
Commodes
Commodes may help prevent falls Many elderly people need to visit the loo at night .The combination of walking in …
Preventing Dementia.
Dementia is a cruel disease. It robs the sufferer of their short term memory initially and then progresses to a …
Preventing Leg Ulcers
Preventing Leg Ulcers. Preventing leg ulcers is vital. I have first hand experience of leg ulcers as I dressed …
Cholesterol lowering eye drops
All our senses are important but having watched my mother in law and several of my clients lose their …
National Dementia Helpline.
Did you know there is a National Dementia Helpline ? Call 0300 222 1122 Do you have concerns about a friend …
What is Palliative Care
What is Palliative Care ? Death is rather like sex! No one really likes to talk about it. Most of …
What should you do when an elderly person falls?
If you were first to this gentleman what would you do ? What should you do when an elderly person …
Elderly friendly cities
I spent the Easter weekend in Manchester and one thing I noticed was the lack of elderly people. I live …
Opening ring pull cans
Canned drinks have had them for ever but now more and more of our everyday tinned foods has a ring …
Blue Badge Renewal
The Blue Badge Scheme allows disabled car drivers and those who drive elderly and disabled passengers parking concessions. There are …