March 9, 2019 As Safe as Houses stairlifts help reduce the chance of falling. PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
January 28, 2019 Free Room Thermometers Free room thermometers are available from Age Uk. I distribute them via Caron Cares. Don’t let our elderly die of cold. PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
January 5, 2019 Teething Troubles Teething Trouble. How to encourage someone with dementia to brush their teeth Just as we teach a young child … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
December 11, 2017 Keep warm, stay well Stay warm, stay well Blimey it’s cold out there! Here are some quick tips to getting and staying warm. Plenty … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
December 3, 2017 Unsafe at the wheel Unsafe At the wheel. Following a conversation with someone concerned about her parents’ welfare, health and safety on many levels, … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
July 24, 2017 Keeping Elderly People Safe in a Heatwave. Heatwave Keeping Elderly people safe in a Heatwave. FREE ROOM THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE- keep an eye on the temperature. Summer has … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
May 4, 2017 Stair lifts Stairlifts change lives I was contacted by Jennifer Isles of Acorn Stair lifts with this case study proving what an … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
October 23, 2016 Unsafe carbon monoxide detectors WHICH reveal unsafe carbon monoxide detectors Which reveal the unsafe carbon monoxide detectors that failed their safety test. Find out how … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
August 1, 2016 Preventing Falls Preventing Falls “Pride comes before a fall”. More often than not far more than just pride is lost following a … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
February 22, 2016 Scald prevention Preventing scalds in the elderly The elderly are especially at risk of accidents and I am passionate about doing all … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
February 10, 2016 Call bell alarm systems Call bell alarm systems for the elderly We all want the elderly to remain at home for as long as … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
January 24, 2016 Warm Homes Discount Warm Homes Discount If income is low people may be entitled to £135 discount off their Winter electricity bill under the UK’s … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
January 22, 2016 5 ways to prevent a fall 5 ways to prevent a fall Did you realise you loose 30% of our muscle strength between the ages of … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
January 10, 2016 Bedroom safety Bedroom safety for the elderly Most of us think as the most dangerous rooms in the homes of the elderly … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
November 19, 2015 Hot Water Bottles Hot water bottles and the elderly Hot water bottles have been in existence since the 16th century. Hot coals from the … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
June 29, 2015 Safety in the home – kettle tipper Who enjoys a few cups of tea or coffee to to see them through their day? Most of us if the … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
April 23, 2015 Hot Drinks Safely. Help keep the elderly safe when making hot drinks The household kettle is a basic fundamental for every household but … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
April 13, 2015 Future Home Care, Robots? I personally think this is a little futuristic but I can also see the advantages. I like the fact ‘Hector’ … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
March 28, 2015 Macular Degeneration- How to Help. Loss of central vision means this is what you see. The blurred image is what you see when you have … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
January 12, 2015 Bathing Made Safer Who doesn’t love a Bath ? Warm, relaxing and soothing. Who doesn’t love a bath once in a while? Surrounded … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
January 8, 2015 Avoiding Falls in the elderly How can we help to prevent falls in the elderly ? A few easy steps to take include; Mopping up … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
November 6, 2014 Drawing test and stroke risks A 2012 study finds a link between a simple line test and the increased risk of a stroke in men. … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
September 23, 2014 Fire Safety for Older People Older People Set to be Safer in Their Homes due to a Fire Safety initiative. Millions of older people in the … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
June 19, 2014 Security for the Elderly Security for the elderly is essential, what can be done to protect them ? Many older people feel slightly more … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
June 15, 2014 National Falls Awareness Week Falls awareness week runs from June 15th-21st 2014 Falls represent a serious problem for older people; they occur in around … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
May 4, 2014 Why ignore advice about falls ? Why do many older people ignore advice about falls ? Many older people consider fall prevention advice as … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
April 14, 2014 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 … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
December 18, 2013 Fall prevention in the elderly NHS call for a cohesive plan to cut the elderly falling One third of adults over 65 and half … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
November 11, 2013 Fall prevention and medication Did you know that if someone takes more than four prescription medications per day they are at an increased risk … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
August 23, 2013 What is Tele-care ? What is Tele-care ? Most of us are familiar with the emergency call bell systems for the elderly but as … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
August 19, 2013 Disabled facilities grant Disabled facilities grant The disabled facilities grant may be available from the council if someone you care for needs … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
July 12, 2013 Heat wave: Caring for older people Heat wave: Caring for older people Older people are at increased risk of heat related illness, especially if they live … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
June 23, 2013 Good Ideas I love good ideas and this is useful for any household. A simple label on a covered food item stating … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
June 10, 2013 Water level indicator for people with sight loss Do you worry about an elderly relative scalding themselves when making a drink ? This applies especially to someone with … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
June 6, 2013 Independence in the Kitchen for the elderly Maintaining independence in the kitchen for the elderly can be achieved by making a few changes and a little thought. … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
May 30, 2013 Good lighting helps those with sight loss. Good lighting helps those with sight loss see objects in the home and can make a significant difference to their … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
May 22, 2013 Test smoke alarms for the elderly Smoke alarms save lives. How often do you test the one in the home of the elderly person you … PinterestLinkedinFacebookTwitteremail
