Safety in the Home Archives

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December 11, 2017

Keep Warm this Winter

Don’t let our elderly die of cold! Winter Deaths are at an all time low, please help me ensure …

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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 …

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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, …

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July 24, 2017

Heatwave

Not too hot! Keep the elderly safe in the heatwave FREE ROOM THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE – keep an eye on the …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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’ …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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