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April 22, 2019

Belated Wishes

Belated wishes to my little blog. Another year has come and passed. April the 17th 2019 saw Caron Cares reach …

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March 14, 2019

Care Home Laundry

No-one wants to think of a loved one wearing clothes belonging to someone else in a care home environment. There are a few simple things you can do to prevent this.

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February 28, 2019

Electric Vehicles and Safety

It is estimated that by 2020 there will be over one million electric vehicles on our roads with the distances they are capable of traveling on one charge varying between 100 -300 miles now they are becoming a more practical option.

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February 19, 2019

NHS Funding for Care

  NHS Funding for Care Paying for care is a contentious issue. Many people feel they have worked hard all …

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January 16, 2019

Use it or Lose It.

  Use it or Lose it, Staying Independent You know how the saying goes ‘use it or lose it’ well …

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December 31, 2018

Happy New Year

  Happy New Year 2019 May I wish you and yours all the very best for 2019. I sincerely hope …

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December 19, 2018

Points of Light Award

  Points of Light Award Today is MY day. The 19th of December 2018. It’s not my Birthday, but it …

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December 15, 2018

Wristbands for people with dementia

Wristbands for people with dementia. Help to keep them safe and visible.

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October 13, 2018

Jelly Drops

Jelly Drops-What a difference a Blogger makes! You can still be part of this amazing journey and donate. Not being …

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July 30, 2018

Blood in your Pee

Blood in your Pee, Look in the pan when you Wee. Around 19,100 people in England are diagnosed with bladder or …

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July 27, 2018

Invisible

  Invisible You are not blind, you can see, you have no white stick, no dark glasses, So why do …

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July 24, 2018

Keeping elderly people well in a heatwave

Keeping elderly people well in a heatwave Free room thermometers available Many of us are loving the long hot Summer but a …

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June 27, 2018

The Weekly Raid 

The Weekly Raid The Weekly Raid may share its title with a sci-fi cartoon publication, but this magazine is freely …

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June 13, 2018

Sorry Blog

I am sorry I love my blog with my heart and soul and it pains me that at the moment …

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May 13, 2018

Wheelchair walking aid

Walker Wheelchair As a bit of an ideas person, I love this. As you may know, I am lucky enough …

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April 18, 2018

Happy Birthday Caron Cares

Happy 6th Birthday Caron Cares I nearly missed marking the 6th anniversary of my blog, it was only as I …

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March 19, 2018

Care Share

  CARE SHARE – The multi-organisational and societal approach to eldercare. I entered this competition to raise awareness and share …

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March 1, 2018

Don’t miss cold payments

  Don’t miss cold weather payments I read this today as the snow is falling heavily outside. For Devon to …

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February 20, 2018

Incontinence

“Taking the Pee” As this is my very special place, I am sharing my controversial article that is featuring in …

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February 13, 2018

Silence speaks louder than words

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February 8, 2018

Adult Social Care Workforce

The Adult Social Care Workforce in England The Official report into the health of social care was published today and …

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February 1, 2018

#metoo

#metoo -campaign to end incontinence product rationing in the UK Who will join me on a #metoo campaign to raise awareness of …

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January 7, 2018

Put Your Phone Down

Put your phone down …..and start a conversation. Much as the internet and smartphones are amazing, helpful, informative etc.etc. more …

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January 1, 2018

Happy New Year

Happy New Year Whilst I am excited about the arrival of 2018, I am also mindful that a New Year …

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December 29, 2017

What do you do? Dangerous to Drive.

What do you do? Dangerous to Drive. In the UK there are over one million drivers aged over 80, 100,000 …

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December 26, 2017

Three blind (drunk) mice

This is a true Story – my Boxing day funny. I share this one each Boxing Day, until I find …

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December 25, 2017

Happy Christmas

  Wishing you a Happy Christmas. I hope you have the best Christmas you can.Thank you for all your supprt …

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December 23, 2017

Hospital Bag

  Pack your bag! Especially relevant at Christmas time……. Make sure you have a hospital bag packed for someone elderly …

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December 13, 2017

Communication sheets

“Lost for words” Easy to use communication sheets Imagine being trapped in your own mind, knowing what you want to …

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December 13, 2017

A Caregivers Words.

A Caregivers words. – I saw this on Facebook and wanted to share it here. This is for all caregivers …

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December 4, 2017

Silly Season

Silly Season is here again When Christmas looms around the corner the whole of the blogosphere in the UK goes …

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November 30, 2017

Internet and homecare

  How the internet is changing home care. The internet has never played such a large part in our society …

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November 23, 2017

Budget Blues

Budget Blues “It was the night before the Budget, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not …

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November 21, 2017

Walking Football

Walking Football We all know we should be doing 20 minutes aerobic exercise at least 3 times a week according …

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November 20, 2017

Make-over

Make-over Today, the 20th of November 2017, marks the dawning of a new phase in this blog. Over five years …

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November 16, 2017

Two minutes too many

Two minutes too many (A Rant) On a bright November morning, as the sun shone smiling through the fluffy winter clouds, I …

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November 6, 2017

Do Doctors care about the elderly?

Do Doctors care about the elderly? I don’t want to be a skeptic and would like to believe all Doctors care for …

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