Fond Farewell Saying goodbye to someone elderly is never easy when you know the end is nearing. I said goodbye …
Retirement development flaws ( again )
Retirement development flaws Once again I am back on my soap box having a rant! This is in a Peverell …
Returning unwanted crutches and sticks
Returning crutches and sticks In an earlier article I highlighted the facts regarding the importance of returning unwanted crutches and …
Furniture for Fundraising
Furniture for funds If a relative or friend is downsizing the chances are they won’t be able to accommodate all …
What is Tele-care ?
What is Tele-care ? Most of us are familiar with the emergency call bell systems for the elderly but as …
Elder Abuse
I am delighted to share with you another contribution from Chris Moon-Willems who very kindly contributes articles to Caron Cares. This …
Disabled facilities grant
Disabled facilities grant The disabled facilities grant may be available from the council if someone you care for needs …
Personal budgets for personal care for older people
More Personal Budgets for personal care for older people This is the first article for “Caron Cares” from Professor …
Medicine Review
Medicine Review Most elderly people take at least five prescription medicines daily. Tesco Pharmacy are offering a consultation for anyone …
Oakhouse Foods “Drop and Go” service
I love Oakhouse foods ! I see myself as an expert problem solver for practical issues relating to the elderly …
Making bathing easier for the elderly
Making bathing easier for the elderly. With mobility issues and increased risk of falls many elderly people avoid taking …
Hearing aid tool
I have recently shared the frustration of my elderly clients struggle with fiddly hearing aid batteries. Hearing loss tends to …
Dementia Aware
How Dementia aware are you ? I have to admit until maybe 10 years ago I had little knowledge of …
Mental health issues in the elderly
Mental health and the elderly My first three visits today were all to people with varying degrees of mental health …
Dementia Dogs
Dementia Dogs This week two highly trained Dementia dogs have started working with two couples in Tayside.This is as …