I have just come across this article I wrote 2 years ago and thought I would share it here. It’s …
Power Cut
Priority Assistance Did you know that if you are elderly, disabled, chronically ill, or have a hearing or visual impairment …
Dementia Help Labels
Now Available as Labels The personalised Dementia assistance cards are getting amazing feedback and we are soon to hit the …
Protected mealtimes
Are Protected meal times a recipe for disaster ? I have always been a believer in “You are what you …
Holistic approach to care
Care as a whole-holistic care A holistic approach to care is often impossible for front line hospital staff. Working …
Improving Circulation
Cold hands, warm heart. Cold hands, warm heart is the old adage, but is your circulation less than …
I have dementia
I have Dementia – Don’t forget me! I have recently attended a really interesting dementia awareness training day which …
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins and when to worry about them. Varicose veins can affect people of all ages (including me ) but …
Large Print Scrabble
Large Print Scrabble We all know that it is important to use our brains to guard against dementia. Scrabble …
Manuka Honey
Manuka Honey as a potential wound healer Disclaimer: Always seek medical advice in the first instance and do not use …
Elder Abuse
No one wants to believe it happens but it does, but to witness it is shocking. Please read my true …
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes- Know the symptoms Diabetes is a long-term condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. …
Own Home v Care Home
Home Sweet Home Around three in five (59 per cent) of people aged 75 to 85 do not want to …
Blogger of the Year
Ha, ha, just found this one that I obviously forgot to post. Very out of date as I then went …
Showering with a wound or cast
Showering with a wound or cast Accidents happen and sadly as we age falls become more common place. I visited …
Winner UKBA16
3 weeks on For anyone who doesn’t follow me on social media but pops back here now and then this will …
Hoarding
Hoarding and the elderly Whilst not all hoarding is quite to this extent it can become an issue. Local …
Supermarket Trolleys
Supermarket Trolleys for wheelchair users As a home help that really believes in inclusion for the elderly I wanted to …
Assisted travel for the elderly
Assisted Travel for the elderly and disabled Having recently seen an air line passenger desperately upset and shaking having …
Personal care should not be a luxury
Is personal care for the elderly becoming a luxury ? When someone cannot care for themselves it should not be …
Wasting Doctors Time.
Is it wasting Doctors time ?. Most of us like to think that we only visit the Doctors when we …
Where can I hire mobility aids
Where can I hire mobility aids ? One option is the British Red Cross who help people return to their …
Uplifting video about ageing
Scared of getting old? This is a beautiful film about how one couple fearful of ageing worked with their fears …
UK Blog Awards Final
Today’s the Day ! Once again, thank you so much for voting for me. I know it was a pain …
Breast Cancer Screening over 70
Breast cancer screening for women over 70 Women aged over 70 are not routinely invited for breast screening. However they are still entitled to …
Caring for Fingernails
Caring for Fingernails for someone elderly I cut the finger nails of one of my clients today who has …
UK Blog Awards
Thank you And guess what ? My invitation arrived today – what a co-incidence ! With just over 2 weeks until …
A helping hand with jar lids
Can’t open jars ? Do you know someone who really struggles to open jar lids ? I am …
Shingles Jab
Older People urged to get a jab Older people in the UK are being urged to get a shingles jab …
Legal help for the elderly
Specialist solicitors for the elderly Alongside my blog here I am also very active on other platforms of social media. …
Neighbours
Do you know who your neighbour is ? We have become an isolated society and many people don’t even know …
Pressure Sores
Pressure sores Having seen pressure sores at close quarters I won’t shock you with a picture of them. Instead I …
Home Sweet Home
This is long but I hope you agree worth reading. After 7 years in residential care and 6 months living …
Mothers Day Gifts
Mothers Day gift ideas Are you struggling to find the perfect gift for your elderly Mum? Here are a few …
“Weeds in Nana’s Garden”
“Weeds in Nana’s Garden” I was contacted by Kathryn Harrison from Canada, the author of the book “Weeds in Nana’s …