Those of you who have followed Caron Cares for a while now will know how much I love the Flexyfoot …
Care – critical concerns
CARE: critical concerns Written by Jeanette Whyman ( negligence solicitor) on July 14 2015 More than a third of adults in the …
Detecting AMD – the Amsler grid
Detecting Age Related Macular Degeneration. This is the Amsler Grid Developed by a Swiss Opthalmologist Marc Amsler, the amsler grid …
Please sign this petition
Meet Joanne Fowler Meet an extraordinary woman who is fighting to prevent …
Scooters on Mobility allowance
Did you know you can now purchase a mobility scooter using mobility allowance? Over the past 35 years, Motability has …
Increase the volume of phone calls and music
Increase the Volume of phone calls and music. For people with hearing loss, the latest products from amplicomms will …
Know your numbers
Know your numbers – the emergency ones Do you know the new numbers for our emergency services ? I didn’t …
Urinary Tract Infections
What is a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)? A urinary tract infection happens when bacteria in the bladder or kidney multiplies …
Bathing with wounds or casts
Bathing with wounds or casts Are you caring for a loved one who either has leg ulcers or has a …
Will Tech replace love
The future of elderly care could become the role of tech gadgets and less carer orientated. Yes this will keep …
Singing for the Brain
Singing for the brain. ‘Singing for the Brain’ is a service provided by Alzheimer’s Society which uses singing to …
To make you smile
Sometimes it is nice for me to share something light hearted with you. A letter to the Prime Minister …
Cycling Without Age
This is a wonderful initiative slowly spreading in the UK and has arrived in my home city prompting me to …
One million pensioners left to fend for themselves – Telegraph
Age UK says that more than one million pensioners who need help with simple tasks are being left without …
Telephone scammers and the over 55’s
People over 55-years-old are more likely to fall prey to telephone scammers By Bath Chronicle | Posted: July 06, …
Memory loss in old age breakthrough offers dementia hope, say researchers
Breakthrough linking protein in blood to memory loss raises hopes for dementia treatment, and could be key to keeping people …
My Notes Medical
My Notes Medical is an exciting new project which help to improve patient care in the future and protect people …
Care Advice Awards 2015
I am delighted to announce that Caron Cares has been selected as a winner in the Care Advice Awards 2015. …
How can older people play a bigger role in society?
This is a link to an article in the Guardian. The main points from this discussion is how to make …
Please vote
*******NOMINATION TIME IS HERE AGAIN ***** Voting for the Older People in the Media awards is now open. This year …
Winter Fuel Payment.
Who can get the winter fuel payment and how much is it ? Don’t delay. Claim today ! The Winter …