Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Having a bath safely Warm, relaxing and soothing. Who doesn’t love a bath once in a while? Surrounded …
As Safe as Houses
stairlifts help reduce the chance of falling.
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.
Teething Troubles
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Keep warm, stay well
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Stay warm, stay well Blimey it’s cold out there! Here are some quick tips to getting and staying …
Unsafe at the wheel
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Unsafe At the wheel. Following a conversation with someone concerned about her parents’ welfare, health and safety on …
Keeping Elderly People Safe in a Heatwave.
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Heatwave Keeping Elderly people safe in a Heatwave. FREE ROOM THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE- keep an eye on the temperature. Summer …
Stair lifts
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Stairlifts change lives I was contacted by Jennifer Isles of Acorn Stair lifts with this case study proving …
Unsafe carbon monoxide detectors
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin WHICH reveal unsafe carbon monoxide detectors Which reveal the unsafe carbon monoxide detectors that failed their safety test. Find …
Preventing Falls
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Preventing Falls “Pride comes before a fall”. More often than not far more than just pride is lost …
Scald prevention
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinPreventing scalds in the elderly The elderly are especially at risk of accidents and I am passionate about doing …
Call bell alarm systems
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Call bell alarm systems for the elderly We all want the elderly to remain at home for as …
Warm Homes Discount
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Warm Homes Discount If income is low people may be entitled to £135 discount off their Winter electricity bill under …
5 ways to prevent a fall
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin 5 ways to prevent a fall Did you realise you loose 30% of our muscle strength between the …
Bedroom safety
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Bedroom safety for the elderly Most of us think as the most dangerous rooms in the homes of …
Hot Water Bottles
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Hot water bottles and the elderly Hot water bottles have been in existence since the 16th century. Hot coals …
Safety in the home – kettle tipper
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Hot Drinks Safely.
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Help keep the elderly safe when making hot drinks The household kettle is a basic fundamental for every …
Future Home Care, Robots?
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinI personally think this is a little futuristic but I can also see the advantages. I like the fact …
Macular Degeneration- How to Help.
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Loss of central vision means this is what you see. The blurred image is what you see when …
Avoiding Falls in the elderly
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin How can we help to prevent falls in the elderly ? A few easy steps to take include; …
Drawing test and stroke risks
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin A 2012 study finds a link between a simple line test and the increased risk of a stroke …
Fire Safety for Older People
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Older People Set to be Safer in Their Homes due to a Fire Safety initiative. Millions of older people …
Security for the Elderly
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National Falls Awareness Week
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Falls awareness week runs from June 15th-21st 2014 Falls represent a serious problem for older people; they occur …
Why ignore advice about falls ?
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Why do many older people ignore advice about falls ? Many older people consider fall prevention advice …
Memorising the names of medicines
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinMemorising the names of prescribed medications may ensure they are taken correctly. A recent study in America has found …
Fall prevention in the elderly
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin NHS call for a cohesive plan to cut the elderly falling One third of adults over 65 and …
Fall prevention and medication
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Did you know that if someone takes more than four prescription medications per day they are at an …
What is Tele-care ?
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin What is Tele-care ? Most of us are familiar with the emergency call bell systems for the elderly …
Disabled facilities grant
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Disabled facilities grant The disabled facilities grant may be available from the council if someone you care for …
Heat wave: Caring for older people
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Heat wave: Caring for older people Older people are at increased risk of heat related illness, especially if …
Good Ideas
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin I love good ideas and this is useful for any household. A simple label on a covered food …
Water level indicator for people with sight loss
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Do you worry about an elderly relative scalding themselves when making a drink ? This applies especially to someone …
Independence in the Kitchen for the elderly
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinMaintaining independence in the kitchen for the elderly can be achieved by making a few changes and a little …
Good lighting helps those with sight loss.
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Good lighting helps those with sight loss see objects in the home and can make a significant difference …
Test smoke alarms for the elderly
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Smoke alarms save lives. How often do you test the one in the home of the elderly …