Put some Oomph into life. Sometimes I come across things I just LOVE and this is one of …
Friends of the Elderly
Friends of the Elderly launch a new Downing Street backed Campaign. Friends of the elderly have launched a major new …
Disabled Persons Railcard
The Disabled Persons Railcard. Costing £10 less than the Senior Citizens Railcard ( at £20 ) the Disabled Persons …
Don’t be lonely
Don’t be lonely. If you are blind or partially sighted the RNIB run a wonderful free phone service to …
Foot Osteoarthritis
Foot osteoarthritis is more common than you would think. Foot osteoarthritis is thought to affect one in six over 50’s …
Talking newspapers
Talking newspapers for people with sight loss. For many people with sight loss reading the local paper is …
Mobile day centre
How can a mobile day centre work ? With local authorities forced to close elderly peoples’ day centres it was …
Osteoporosis
My Mother-in-Law had undiagnosed osteoporosis until she simultaneously fractured both collar bones. She did nothing to cause the fractures, no …
“Not Dead Yet”
Meet Lynne Ruth Miller whose comedy stand up career began at 71. Whilst Caron Cares is designed as an …
Long handled Poop Scoop
Long handled Poop Scoop. For many elderly people their 4 legged doggie friends are their lifeline. Not only a …
Occasionally I Rant
Occasionally I rant and here is the most recent ! I apologise to my FB friends as this appeared …
Bitter Sweet – a reflective moment
Bitter sweet – a reflective moment. Whilst Caron Cares is primarily designed to offer great advice and really useful …
Folding white walking stick
Folding white walking stick Many older people have mobility and sight problems. I have been aware of folding walking …
Caring for a loved one with dementia
Dementia and the family by Rachel Johnstone Dementia and the family is a tactile resource for anyone caring for a …
Please think local authorities
Please think, local authorities. I arrived to visit a 95 customer of mine to find him enraged to the point …