With many elderly people fearing large fuel bills it is hardly surprising that many are failing to hear their …
What to pack for a hospital stay
It is not just expectant mothers that should have a hospital bag packed ! It’s always useful to have …
Testamonials
(I had to publish this as a post in order to add it as a link to my Testamonial page …
Aspirin versus Warfarin
Asprin could be as effective as more expensive drugs for heart failure patients with a normal heart rhythm researchers …
Treating age related macular degeneration
Age related macular degeneration causes the loss of central vision in older adults and can cause substantial difficulties with everyday …
Can I hire a stair lift
Can I hire a stair lift instead of buying one ? Do you know someone elderly who wants to remain …
The G8 dementia summit
The G8 Dementia Summit – A Missed Opportunity ? This article has been kindly contributed by Chris Moon Willems from …
Flexy foot ferrules
Introducing a new concept in walking stick ferrules I saw these in my local branch of Boots chemist and thought …
Competition to win
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Free GPS tracker for anyone with a diagnosis of dementia
I came across Ostrich in 2013 in Farewell magazine. I contacted them and have watched them explode into something huge. …
Men could be living as long as women
It appears the gap between male and female life expectancy is closing and men could be living as long as …
Elderly fostering
I have to admit I am stuck for words, but as usual when something rattles my cage then somehow …
Sunshine,vitamin D and the elderly
In 2009 medical experts stated that the elderly would benefit from more exposure to the sun to prevent cardiovascular …
The cost of diabetes
The cost of diabetes is not only measured by those living with the disease but it also has far reaching …
Weight training in later life
In general as we grow older we lose strength, balance and coordination. To what extent this occurs depends on a …
Motability
Over the past 35 years, Motability has helped over three million disabled people become mobile, exchanging their mobility allowance to …
Housing benefit and retirement developments
Housing benefit and retirement developments Did you know that elderly people in receipt of housing benefits can live in …
Winter foot health
Winter foot health problems include painful chilblains. Feet are mostly “put away” in winter, stuffed in shoes and boots …