Staying in touch is so important for the elderly. Life is lived at such a fast pace nowadays and …
Old – What’s in a word ?
What or when is ‘old’ ? I know an 87 year-old who is having a passionate sexual relationship with a …
Clocks for people with Dementia
Clocks for people with dementia help them stay independent. Dementia causes short term memory loss and sufferers often forget what …
D-Trekkers
Elderly or disabled people wanting to travel overland have additional help now. Have you ever tried travelling with someone with …
FREE GPS Trackers for anyone in the UK with Dementia
Keep someone with dementia safe with a FREE tracking device. It might just save their life. Dementia destroys the brain cells …
Telegraph Guide to Long and short term care
Looking for care for a loved one? Do you need to think about finding a home for a loved …
What to do when someone dies
No one really wants to talk about it but one day someone you care for may die. Would you know what …
Older People in the Media Awards
I am delighted to share here on Caron Cares that Caron Cares has made it to the finals. The Older …
Theraputic “go anywhere” massage cushions
Do you have aches and pains ? Do you suffer from stiff muscles and joints ? This is a “go …
Ping Pong Care Campaign
The Ping Pong Care Campaign is a fabulous idea to challenge perceptions about what the elderly can do. Residents …
Free course for Carers
“When you’re caring for others, who’s caring for you”. Being a carer can be hard work, you can read my …
CQC change and shadow Health Minister calls for an end to abuse.
The Care Quality Commission, the body responsible for regulating health and social care services in England is to radically change …
Virgin Atlantic airline working with the Purple Angel
Virgin Atlantic accept an invitation to learn more about dementia from the Purple Angel Association. This is a very exciting …
Carer Crisis and Care Less
Sometimes I use this site to simply share my thoughts about being elderly and the sheer hell of it at times. …