Walking sticks are vital to so many elderly and disabled people but they can also be a pain. How …
Blood test scam
Blood test scam, how low will crooks go ? It never ceases to amaze me regarding the levels of cruelty …
How do you explain dementia to a young child
My Mother has dementia, how do you explain dementia to a young child ? Her grandaughter is only 4. I am delighted …
Small meals for the elderly
Small meals for the elderly that are also tasty and nutritious. Little dish meals are designed for young children but …
Free eye test at home
Free eye test at home for anyone over 6o who is unable to visit a High Street optician. There are …
Staying in touch with the elderly
Respexi is the tablet device that makes staying in touch with the elderly easy for all. Many elderly people are …
End of Life Care
National gold standards framework centre ensure best practice for end of life care. When looking for a care home …
Floor coverings that help prevent fall injuries
Mats and floor coverings that help prevent fall injuries in the elderly . Try as we might to prevent the …
Locit safety window restrictors
Keeping windows safe for both vulnerable adults and children. One of my reasons for this website is to share good …
Disabled aids that look attractive
Mobility and daily living aids people will WANT to use ! It is tough enough being disabled or elderly without mobility and daily …
Dementia awareness week
Dementia awareness week and the message is “Don’t bottle it up” A date for your diary, this years Dementia awareness …
Dementia diaries
A new book, the Dementia diaries is available for children and is designed to dispel the myths and fears …
Good Care Week
“Nothing defines a society more clearly that the way in which it cares for the most vulnerable, the elderly, and …
Mother’s day gifts for an elderly Mum
May the 11th is Mothers’s Day in many countries including Australia, America, New Zealand and Canda. Mother’s day gifts for …
Bio Bidet, toilet seat and bidet in one.
The bio Bidet is a toilet seat, bidet and dryer all in one, ideal for the elderly or disabled. The …
Free holidays for the over 65’s
Free holidays for the over 65’s on a low income, thanks to the NBFA. An unlikely name for a wonderful …
Drug dispensing contact Lens
Drug dispensing contact lens could change the treatment of glaucoma. California researchers have come up with the idea …
Hair loss in elderly women
What causes hair loss in elderly women and what can be done about it ? We don’t call it …
Memorising the names of medicines
Memorising the names of prescribed medications may ensure they are taken correctly. A recent study in America has found that …
Smart beds for the elderly
Smart beds for the elderly monitors their health while they sleep. Sleep is important to us all and whilst we …
Reducing cheque fraud for the elderly
Reducing the risk of cheque fraud for us all, especially for the elderly. Cheques have been in use since the …
Giddins guard gloves
Giddins guard gloves help reduce wrist fractures in the event of a fall. These gloves may …
Skin Spray for Leg Ulcers
A new spray on skin helps heal leg ulcers A “spray-on skin” which coats a wound with a layer of …
Blue plates encourage appetite
Salisbury District Hospital have discovered that blue plates encourage the elderly to eat more. When food is served on blue …
Soluble painkillers linked to stroke
Soluble painkillers have been linked to an increased risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack. If someone you care …
Age related hearing loss
Age related hearing loss and the connection with dementia. It is estimated that in the UK, 1 in 10 individuals …
Never too old to fall in love.
You are never too old to fall in LOVE ! Rose Pollard and Forrest Lunsway are the amongst the worlds …
Preventing leg ulcers
This is probably the least horrible photo I can find of a leg ulcer. Leg ulcers are horrible things, …
Well done Tesco
FROM THIS TO THIS Congratulations to Tesco for actually recognising the fact their customers are ageing and have different needs. …
It Is Ok to Admit You Can’t Cope
It IS Ok to admit you cant cope What does Adam Ant have to do with coping ? Read on …
Make eating easier for the elderly
Good food and good nutrition are important in maintaining good health for us all however many people with poor fitting …
Good bone health
Good health and why it is so important for the elderly. This week is National Nutrition and Hydration week …
Nutrition and hydration week
Nutrition & Hydration Week 2014 is here and will see nationwide action across social and health care settings to raise …
“Take a break scheme”
More than 80% of carers believe that caring has harmed their own health, according to the Princess Royal Trust for …
Hearing loss in later life
Hearing loss in later life occurs as a result of several factors . Sociocusis is the name used to describe accumulated effects …