There are 7 million people in the UK at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Are you or someone elderly …
Hearing loss in the elderly helps deaf youngsters
Headphone Sales Support Deaf Charity NDCS Amplicomms, the specialist manufacturer of Assistive Technology products, announced today their support for …
Listen to the elderly
Listen to the elderly I love nothing more than when one of my clients shares a story from the past. …
Dementia assistance card
Lily’s Story One of the reasons for the new dementia assistance card which was launched on 16/09/2015 The first time I noticed something …
Haircare for the Elderly
Haircare for the elderly They don’t call it our ‘Crowning Glory’ for nothing, Men and women are still particular about …
My Brain Book
My Brain Book – an on line repository for people with memory loss. Due to the nature of dementia, it …
Carers UK
Across the UK today 6.5 million people are carers, supporting a loved one who is older, disabled or seriously ill. …
Intergenerational living on the Rise
Inter-generational Families forced to live together A new study shows that inter-generational living is increasing as families are forced to …
Stop nuisance calls to mobile phones
Stop nuisance calls to mobile phones Did you know it is estimated that 85% of adults receive at least one …
Guide to long and short term care
“Guide to long and short term care” The Telegraph money department have produced a comprehensive guide to the mine field …
Medicare’s New Rules
As the number of elderly Americans soars, Medicare is testing improved benefits for seriously ill seniors (As many of my …
Mobile phones for elderly users
Mobile phones for elderly users Whether you are a technophobe or enjoy retro classics, it seems more and more people …
Gloves or no gloves
Gloves or no gloves ? – that is the question As someone who is often with someone elderly person when …
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Early detection of prostate cancer It is a well known fact that men are notoriously slow in visiting their doctors …
Funding long term Care
Funding long term care. Most of us think about providing for our long term care costs. In the past …
Is it me
Is it me or can anyone else see the potential issue for wheelchair using supporters at Manchester United ? …
Self neglect in the elderly
Self neglect in the elderly What can you do to help if an elderly person is displaying signs of self …
Treating deafness – new research
Treating deafness – new research Researchers say they have taken a huge step forward in treating deafness after stem cells …
Flexyfoot ferrules and canes
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Dementiaville by Pippa Kelly
Dementiaville by Pippa Kelly. I really appreciate Pippa Kelly’s writing and love to share her work. For more from …
Why do we lose our sense of taste
Why do we lose our sense of taste as we age ? Our ability to taste is …
“Beauty of Age” Competition
“The Beauty of Age “ Beauty is in the eye of the camera holder. I think black and white photos …
Alcohol and Breast Cancer
Alcohol linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. The risk increases with the amount of alcohol consumed. Research consistently …
Father’s Day Gifts for an elderly Dad
Stuck for an idea for your elderly Dad this Father’s Day ? Elderly Dads are especially hard to buy …
Maintaining Hearing
How Good is Your Hearing? Pardon I hear you say ! 360 million people worldwide suffer from hearing loss. This …
Experts warn of dementia a ‘time bomb’ in the next 25 years
This is a quick link to a useful article I wanted to share with you. The Five Steps to …
Pension figures highlight huge savings gaps
Pension Pot, have, have not. Figures from the Office for National Statistics cast a harsh light on the massive …
David Cameron refuses to rule out hitting disabled and vulnerable people with extra cuts
The Prime Minister dodged a question from shadow welfare spokesman Stephen Timms and has still not revealed where the …
Stroke Is Now More Likely To Hit Working People In Their Forties
Having lost many of my elderly clients to Strokes I know only too well how awful they can be. Often …
High tech headset unlocks city travel for visually impaired
Revolutionary technology trials have allowed visually impaired people to travel on public transport using ‘3D soundscapes’. With an ageing …
Two foods that may improve blood pressure readings
Doctors aren’t completely sure what can lower your blood pressure but they know of a lot of thing that can …
How Much Sleep does an Elderly Person need ?
, How much sleep does an elderly person need ? We all look forward to a good night’s sleep. …
Kindness
Kindness shouldn’t be a novelty But for some elderly people being shown it sometimes is. I was in my …
Today’s Journey. Tomorrow’s Discoveries
Healthy Individuals Needed To Shed Light On Alzheimer’s Disease. Despite progress being made in the understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, there …
Male skincare in Older Age
Male Skin-care in Older Age. I am very aware that as a female writer very few of my articles focus …
Fingernails
Caring for an elderly persons fingernails. I can’t stand the thought of eating food with my fingers and having …
Medicine – For Better or Worse ?
Medication – Is It Making Someone Elderly Better or Worse ? I recently read about the Adverse drug reactions …
Mobility Scooter Maintenance.
I feel the need. The need for speed ! On a more serious note, the use of mobility scooters has …
” Until ” a film about ageing.
“Until” Please take time to watch this unmissable award winning film. It is not an easy watch for any one …
Blood Pressure- What Should Yours Be?
What, exactly, is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure refers to the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood …
Good Dental Care Now, Your own Teeth Later !
Retaining your own teeth into old age. I always just assumed , when younger, that false teeth were part and …
Exeter Living-Caron Cares
Just to blow my trumpet a little I have had a nice little write up in Exeter Living. Well actually …
Ring Pen Ultra
Ring Pen Ultra – Reader Review. I recently wrote an article about Ring Pen Ultras. Ring Pen Ultras are clever …
Drug Driving
No, this is not a typo, I mean Drug and not Drunk Driving. The current offence is that of Driving …
Hospice Care House Clearance
Hospice Care House Clearance – A Fantastic Fundraiser ! This is a local to me initiative, in Devon – England, that …
Happy Mothers’ Day
Mothers’ Day 2015 In the lead up to Mothers’ Day in the UK I decided to be different as an …
Healthy Feet are important.
Healthy Feet for the Elderly are more important Healthy feet are important for us all but especially so for the …
Fall Prevention And Good Balance
The Importance of Good Balance And the Link To Fall Prevention Falls can kill, it is really that simple, so what …
Gardening for the elderly
Do You Know Someone elderly who Loves Gardening? My Grandparents loved their gardening, really loved it, acres and acres of …
Explaining Parkinsons to Children
How do you explain Parkinsons Disease to a child? I have written a couple of articles about children and dementia …
Loss of Confidence in The Elderly
How to help someone elderly who has lost confidence. Whilst I only know so much, I hope to be seen …
Any Old Jewellery
Old Jewellery raises money for the Alzheimers Society. Get your Freepost jiffy bag here or call 0845b306 0898 A scheme …
I Challenge You Not to Cry
♥ A Story of Love, True Love for Valentines Day ♥ With thanks to the wonderful writer Pippa Kelly for allowing …
The Hen Men by Pippa Kelly
Men and Hens and Children and Community. The Hen Men is an award winning film about a project to address …
“Only A Home Help”
What do you do? I am only a home help. When people used to ask me what I did for …
Dying is Part of Living
Dying is part of living Published: 15 December 2014 by Andrea Sutcliffe Head of Adult Social Care for The Care Quality Commission Andrea …
A Positive Outlook Helps you live Longer
A Positive Outlook Helps you live Longer. People who live longest tend to be those who look on the …
Thought Provoking
When you next see someone very elderly pause and think What do you see, nurses, what do you see? What …
National Tinnitus Week
National Tinnitus Week 2-8 February Tinnitus isn’t something you hear about all the time but according to NHS figures 6 …
Carers Need to Care for Themselves
Carers need to Care for themselves too I have been a carer ( 20 years ) and it can be …
Depression in the Elderly.
Its tough getting old. Depression and the elderly go hand in hand. Its hard to accept that you are no longer able to do what you want or need to do.
Health Facts
Charities and Medical authorities publish health statistics according to their medical speciality. Below are listed some interesting facts gathered from …
My Invitation to the UK Blog Awards 2015
I think it is going to be a fun evening. This isn’t an article, but I am a caring person …
The Media and Elderly Care
Why the media should challenge stereotypes of elderly care When I first shared this article in 2012 when I very …
The Saddest Goodbye.
The Saddest Goodbye The saddest goodbye: Endless words are written on dementia. But can ANY match the poignancy of cartoonist …
Why Do The Elderly Shake
Why do the elderly shake? One of my clients has developed very shaky hands. It has got the the point …
Fundraise for Free
Fund Raise for Free. As a Purple Angel Ambassador myself part of my role is to raise awareness surrounding dementia. …
Older People in the Media Awards 2014 Video
This is a short video of the evening. I am still so proud to have been there with Caron …
Human hearing Aids
Human Hearing Aids. Many people find their hearing starts to suffer with age and are often recommended to use a …
Happy New Year
Happy New Year Happy New Year to you and yours and I hope you will enjoy your celebrations and are …
Looking Back at 2014
Looking back over 2o14 for Caron Cares Looking back over this year I do have to pinch myself. Companies have …
Beware of Grapefruit and Medication.
You may think grapefruit is a healthy choice for Breakfast – think again ! For younger people grapefruit is a …
Acorn Stairlifts Change Lives
This is a lovely kind Christmas Story. December 2014 Grandson is coming home for Christmas thanks to donation A …
Christmas Feast
As you sit down to your Christmas Feast spare a thought for those who won’t. Do you have an elderly …
Thank you and Happy Christmas
Thank you for your support and interest in Caron Cares. Happy Christmas and wishing you a Happy and Healthy 2015 Many …
Shortlisted in the UK Blog Awards
Caron Cares is amongst the Top Ten Health blogs in the UK Well that’s what they said in the email …
Text Santa
Text Santa and help raise funds for the Alzheimer’s society In 2014 the Alzheimer’s Society is one of six charities …
The Home Heat Helpline
As Winter deepens, how many elderly people are worried about their fuel bills? Apparently research by Age UK suggests that …
Bloglovin
I am just publishing this post so Bloglovin can let me claim Caron Cares as my blog and so …
A Senior Christmas Thought
Written by Pearl Whitehead on 11th December 2014 Pearl is a Caron Cares reader and newsletter subscriber who contacted …
Toys for People With Dementia
Toys are not just for children. Play offers great benefits for people with dementia. When we think of toys we …
EZ-Trainer Adult Stabiliser Wheels
EZ- Trainer Adult Stabiliser Wheels. Are you wondering what to buy an elderly relative for a present ? Are they a …
Large Print Puzzles
There is a distinct lack of large print puzzle books in our shops. I live in a town where …
5 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Dementia
Reducing your risk of developing dementia More people fear developing Dementia than Cancer and according to the Alzheimer’s Society there …