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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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November 4, 2017

Dementia Friendly Society

Dementia Friendly Society When I first wrote this article in 2013, dementia was still a very misunderstood disease. I like …

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November 2, 2017

Vascular Dementia

How does Vascular Dementia differ from Alzheimers? Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer’s and …

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October 30, 2017

Do technology and ageing mix ?

Do technology and ageing mix Growing old is going to be no different for the baby boomers, followed by my generation …

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October 18, 2017

Free Flu Jab

Free Flu jab – but not for all carers Having just had my 5th flu jab in as many years, …

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October 14, 2017

More Gift Ideas

Christmas gift ideas for someone elderly or someone with dementia. The clock is ticking and now with less than 10 …

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October 8, 2017

Charming!

Charming Whilst my blog may not be the most amazing, it is written with passion and consideration. You will therefore …

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October 4, 2017

Steve, 46 has dementia

Meet Steve. Steve is 46 and he has dementia. Often when I make the dementia assistance cards for people I …

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September 30, 2017

Dementia-No council tax

Dementia – no council tax due Tens of thousands of vulnerable people could be missing out on a council tax …

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September 21, 2017

Care Workers Organisations

Care workers Organisation At long last a professional body for carers The National Association of Care and Support Workers The …

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