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. PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
January 5, 2019 Teething Troubles Teething Trouble. How to encourage someone with dementia to brush their teeth Just as we teach a young child … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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, … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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’ … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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. … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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. … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
