Where can I hire disability equipment ? If you have an elderly relative coming to stay and need to …
Depression in the Elderly.
Its tough getting old. Depression and the elderly go hand in hand. Its hard to accept that you are no longer able to do what you want or need to do.
Health Facts
Charities and Medical authorities publish health statistics according to their medical speciality. Below are listed some interesting facts gathered from …
My Invitation to the UK Blog Awards 2015
I think it is going to be a fun evening. This isn’t an article, but I am a caring person …
The Media and Elderly Care
Why the media should challenge stereotypes of elderly care When I first shared this article in 2012 when I very …
Macular Degeneration and State Benefits
Macular Degeneration and entitlement to State Benefits. Having Macular degeneration does not automatically entitle you to benefits.However the effects of …
The Saddest Goodbye.
The Saddest Goodbye The saddest goodbye: Endless words are written on dementia. But can ANY match the poignancy of cartoonist …
Why Do The Elderly Shake
Why do the elderly shake? One of my clients has developed very shaky hands. It has got the the point …
Fundraise for Free
Fund Raise for Free. As a Purple Angel Ambassador myself part of my role is to raise awareness surrounding dementia. …
Older People in the Media Awards 2014 Video
This is a short video of the evening. I am still so proud to have been there with Caron …
Struggle To Reach Your Feet
Ever struggled to reach your feet to put your socks/tights on ? Do you care for someone elderly who does …
Avoiding Falls in the elderly
How can we help to prevent falls in the elderly ? A few easy steps to take include; Mopping up …
Removing Lids
Ice cream tub or challenge of the day ? To the younger person this looks like an innocuous tub of …
Human hearing Aids
Human Hearing Aids. Many people find their hearing starts to suffer with age and are often recommended to use a …
Barriers to Dementia Diagnosis.
Barriers to Dementia Diagnosis It is reported that many patients face “shocking” delays for dementia diagnosis and treatment, according to …