With changes in appetite vitamin and mineral deficiency is common amongst elderly people. There are also other contributory factors including the bodies ability to process foods and store nutrients.
Muscle Damage Recovery
(Image Credit: Pixabay) Muscle Damage Recovery A new study reveals how muscle damage recovery takes longer when older. The …
Dressing Yourself With Limited Mobility
Dressing yourself with limited mobility as a result of ageing or injury can seem like a challenge. A simple dressing stick is a great help. A dressing stick is simply a stick with a hook attachment.
Alcohol Addiction In Older Adults
Alcohol addiction in older adults is rarely written about yet it’s a widespread issue. It can cause harm in many ways and endanger safety.
Double-Handled Mugs
Double-handled mugs are the perfect solution for people with a weak grip or hand tremors. Despite their chunky, rustic appearance these are very lightweight.
High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure High Blood pressure or hypertension increases your risk of a stroke or heart attack. It can …
Communication Aids
Communication Aids These lost for words sheets are probably one of the most simple communication aids on the market today. …
Ageing And Eyesight
(Image Credit: Pixabay) Ageing and Eyesight Ageing and eyesight have an intrinsic link. Sadly, many changes occur in our …
Hoists For Mobility Scooters
Hoists for mobility scooters. Scooters are brilliant giving you independence but they can be heavy or require dismantling to get into the car. Hoists are the perfect solution.
Internet Home Care
(Image Source: Pixabay) Internet Home Care Internet Home Care is here and it’s here to stay. Never before has …
Socks For Swollen Legs
Finding comfortable socks for swollen legs is essential to avoid discomfort and damage to compromised skin. Merino wool is breathable and keeps foot odour to a minimum
What Causes Constipation?
Everyone experiences constipation at some point. Elderly people are more prone due to lifestyle factors, medication and diet. This post explains what causes constipation and some potential solutions.
Depression & Anxiety in Older People
Depression and Anxiety in older people is commonplace and can make life challenging. Whilst there is no magic solution there are some ways to help.
No One Gives A Monkey
No one gives a monkey. Social care provision is at a crisis point both in the community and with care homes closing. Who cares though? Until it affects you or your family.
Living With An Allergy?
Are you living with an allergy? Have you waited months for an allergy testing appointment on the NHS?
Mobii Interactive Systems
The Mobii interactive systems provides a perfect way to involve people of all physical and mental abilities in activity. Using motion detecting light beams they project 100’s of different apps onto any light surface.
How To Reduce Falls at Home
Learning how to reduce falls at home might just save an elderly persons life. Falls can be prevented to some degree by taking a few simple steps. Pardon the pun!
CCTV in Care Homes
CCTV in care homes is a controversial issue. so is abuse of vulnerable elderly people.
Meeting Sarah Gravenstede
Meeting Sarah Gravenstede Following on from Mad March and my Modelling the 28th saw me meet Sarah Gravenstede. She is the …
Mad March & my modeling.
Mad March and my modeling. This is the first real chance I have had to sit and write for …
Laundry Labels For Care Homes
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.
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.
NHS Funding for Care
NHS Funding for Care Paying for care is a contentious issue. Many people feel they have worked hard …
Use it or Lose It.
Use it or Lose it, Staying Independent You know how the saying goes ‘use it or lose it’ well …
Happy New Year
Happy New Year 2019 May I wish you and yours all the very best for 2019. I sincerely hope …
Points of Light Award
Points of Light Award Today is MY day. The 19th of December 2018. It’s not my Birthday, but it …
Wristbands for people with dementia
Wristbands for people with dementia. Help to keep them safe and visible.
Jelly Drops
Jelly Drops-What a difference a Blogger makes! You can still be part of this amazing journey and donate. Not being …
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 …
Invisible
Invisible This is a piece I wrote about loneliness. You are not blind, you can see, you have no …
Keeping elderly people well in a heatwave
Keeping elderly people safe in a heatwave Close the curtains or pull down blinds to prevent direct sunlight entering rooms …
The Weekly Raid
The Weekly Raid The Weekly Raid may share its title with a sci-fi cartoon publication, but this magazine is freely …
Wheelchair walking aid
Wheelchair walking aid. As a bit of an ideas person, I love this. As you may know, I am lucky …
Happy Birthday Caron Cares
Happy 6th Birthday Caron Cares I nearly missed marking the 6th anniversary of my blog, it was only as I …
Care Share
CARE SHARE – The multi-organisational and societal approach to eldercare. I entered this competition to raise awareness and share …