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Keywings
Keywings are cheerful rubber attachments for door keys. Designed to make life easier for millions of older people by increasing the grip.
Mugs, Mugs and more Mugs
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Mugs, Mugs and more Mugs. I make no apologies. I know I have only just shared another post …
Companion Cats
People love their pets. Fact. Having to leave your home and pets behind is a huge challenge. Whilst companion cats are not real they are lifelike. They purr and breathe and roll over for a tummy tickle.
Non Spill Mug Insert
These non-spill mug inserts help elderly people with shaky hands manage a hot drink safely.
Care Home Laundry
No-one wants to think of a loved one wearing clothes belonging to someone else in a care home environment. There are a few simple things you can do to prevent this.
Caron Cares & Cosyfeet
Cosyfeet provide comfortable footwear for swollen and troublesome feet.
Making Stockings Easy to Put on and Take off.
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Making Stockings easy to put on and take off. Rolly on and off. I recently shared a post …
Nosey Cups
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Nosey Cups Sometimes it is the most simple of ideas that solve a problem. I had not seen …
Thick and Easy
Thick and Easy is a drink thickening powder used to help people with swallowing difficulties.
Help Putting on Compression Stockings
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinHelp Putting on Compression Stockings If you care for someone who needs to wear compression stockings you will know …
Digital Display Frame
These frames are also a relaxing alternative to TV and I know several care homes use them to share photos of activities residents have enjoyed. Many of them have the capacity to store thousands of photos in a compact and easy to view way.
Moving Together Devon
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Moving Together Devon For many elderly people the thought of moving home makes them anxious, not wanting …
Us Ladies and Our Bras
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Us ladies, and our Bras Us ladies tend to be rather attached to our bras especially as we …
Simon Jersey
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Simon Jersey Healthcare Attire Simon Jersey are one of the UK’s longest established and best-known work uniform providers.As …
Visibags, safer to be seen.
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Visibags make you safer to be seen Steve is a man after my own heart. I have long …
Vet Vouchers
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Vet Vouchers The ideal gift for someone elderly who has a pet. Ever struggled to buy an elderly …
Communication sheets
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin “Lost for words” Easy to use communication sheets Imagine being trapped in your own mind, knowing what you …
Internet and homecare
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin How the internet is changing home care. The internet has never played such a large part in …
Puzzle book for people with dementia
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin The worlds first puzzle book designed for people with dementia. A puzzle may be more than just a …
Dementia Assistance Cards
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Dementia Assistance Cards These cards are slowly being recognised as a really useful aid for someone with dementia. …
Gifts that keep giving
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Gifts that keep giving I wrote a blog post back in 2013 about Alzheimers and weddings and whilst that was …
Street Wardens
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Street Wardens for the elderly We all know we are an increasingly ageing society. We all know there …
Virtual Reality
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Virtual Reality – can become your reality As someone who feels most tech led care is a huge …
Arm Protectors
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Arm Protectors for carers I caused an absolute hoo-hah the other week on social media when I shared the …
Driving Miss Daisy
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin I was driving through Taunton in Somerset recently and saw a blue “Driving Miss Daisy” car for the …
Pharmacy 2 u
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Pharmacy 2 U Are you busy caring for someone elderly and find getting to the pharmacy difficult. Does …
Smart phone, smart ideas
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Smart Phone, Smart Ideas The New amplicomms M9500 is the first Smartphone that turns into a remotely controlled …
White Coat Syndrome
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin White Coat Syndrome Have you heard of this syndrome? Until yesterday I hadn’t, so I decided I had …
Point to Sheets
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Point to Sheets! I love what I do with such a passion. I write here on …
Talking Pegs
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Talking Pegs. Helping people with sight or memory loss Recommended by the Macular Society these Talking Pegs allow you …
No tie shoe laces
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin No-tie shoe laces. Bending down to tie laces gets harder as you get older, it’s also tricky for …
Large key safe
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Large Key Safe This Large Key Safe is ideal for someone like myself who struggles with both the …
The Perfect Rise and Recline
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin The Perfect Rise and Recline Chair At the ICL conference, I met some very interesting people, one of …
Struggle to hear the TV
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Does someone you know struggle to hear the TV ? I always share the Amplicomms press releases as …
Triple
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Winner of the “Care Innovator” category Well, what can I say? Having deliberated as to whether I attended …
Safe Mobility Scooters
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Response to my challenge. I recently challenged 11 mobility scooter manufacturers to make their scooters highly visible as …
Talking ATM’s
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Talking ATM’s – making money talk. I am going to have to have a closer look into this …
Chia seeds
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Until recently many people in the UK hadn’t heard of the Chia seeds but with them heralded as …
Improving Poor circulation
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Cold hands, warm heart Poor circulation is a common problem, particularly among women but also among men. Does …
Great Hoover For The Elderly
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Safer And Easier to Use Caron Cares is in effect the “Which” Guide to Helping the Elderly and …
Fortisip
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Fortisip, nutrition boosting drinks These drinks are ideal for anyone elderly who may not be getting the vitamins …
Pads that detect urine infections
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Pixie Pads for detecting Urine Infections An interesting name for an amazing new product newly launched in the UK …
Large Print Scrabble
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Large Print Scrabble We all know that it is important to use our brains to guard against dementia. …
Make life easier in the kitchen
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Make life easier in the kitchen for the elderly Most elderly people want to remain as independent as …
Pureed Foods
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Pureed food the dignified way Pureed food from Oakhouse Foods that look good enough to eat. Pureed individually …
Don’t let the elderly overheat
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Don’t let the elderly overheat in the Summer Special reader offer. Save over £5 on the official retail …
Remote Controlled Help
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Safe and easy – remote controlled help for the elderly. For a ridiculously affordable £14 or less you …
Plaster cast covers.
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Plaster cast covers. Cover my Cast A broken arm or leg is pain enough. Damaging your clothes with …
Where can I hire mobility aids
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Where can I hire mobility aids ? One option is the British Red Cross who help people return …
Cutlery for Arthritic hands
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Arthritis in your hands doesn’t only cause pain, stiffness and weakness if it is in all the finger joints …
Hot drinks with out the risk of scalding
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin One cup water boilers are easier and safer Older people are at the highest risk for fatal injuries …
Indoor Wheeled Trolleys
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Indoor Trolleys are a real help The elderly sometimes need a helping hand and carrying items when mobility …
Plugs made easy
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Do you know someone who struggles with plugs ? Even at my tender age I have noticed my …
Elderly/dementia friendly phone
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Elderly friendly phone that is also ideal for someone with dementia. I am always happy to share the …
The Future Perfect Company
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin The Future Perfect Company What is it and what does it aim to do? I was introduced to …
Post Office Card Account
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin The Post Office Card Account to remain until 2021 Two million people per week collect their pension using …
Poor Sight – BT help.
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Phone book print too small for someone to read ? If you can’t read or hold the phone book …
Protect thin skin
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Protecting legs with thinning skin. As we age our skin becomes thinner and looses its elasticity. This makes …
Male bladder weakness
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Men’s bladder weakness and Tena shields for Men Did you know that one in ten men over the …
Circulation Boosters
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Circulation Boosters Exercise at home during the winter and keep your circulation moving plus reduce swelling and ease …
Activities for people with Dementia
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin I was delighted to read about this young man and his tireless efforts to make the lives of …
RNIB-Talking Books
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin RNIB Talking Books For anyone to loose their sight is challenging if not devastating and if you have …
Animal Wool
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Animal wool. What is it and what do you do with it I was introduced to animal wool by …
Message in a Bottle.
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Message in a bottle – A life saver This is a wonderful idea for anyone who is elderly, disabled …
The Blue Badge Company
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin The Blue Badge Company As Ellen Green from the Blue Badge Company has recently pitched to the Dragons on …
Mo Farah and the superloud doorbell
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Mo Farah and the Super Loud Doorbell Mo Farah has been sent a very loud doorbell after claims …
Flexyfoot ferrules and canes
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Those of you who have followed Caron Cares for a while now will know how much I love …
Increase the volume of phone calls and music
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Increase the Volume of phone calls and music. For people with hearing loss, the latest products from …
Attach a Tag
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Ensure your loved ones clothes stay with them. If your loved one is in hospital or a residential home …
Free Home Insulation For The Elderly
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Free Home Insulation for the Elderly. Working with the Government, British Gas is rolling-out free insulation for 90% …
Blue Badge Parking Permit
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin The Blue Badge Scheme The Blue Badge Scheme allows disabled drivers and those who drive a disabled person enhanced …
Cutlery for Less Able Hands
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinI love to eat with my fingers but sometimes you do just need cutlery!. Many older people find they …
Big Button Mobile for Someone with Hearing Loss.
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Looking for a simple big button mobile for someone with hearing loss ? Hearing and sight impairment, plus …
“Operation Visible”
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Helping keep mobility scooter users more visible. Mobility scooter manufacturers, it is your responsibility to make your scooters …
Mobile Phones for People With Hearing Loss.
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin If you know someone older who has hearing loss and is looking for a mobile phone then what …
Headphones For People With Hearing Loss
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Amplicomms HS 100–LR Headphones Many elderly people live in sheltered accommodation and the walls are paper thin in …
MindMe Personal Tracker
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Mindme personal tracker I learnt about this useful system at the over 50’s show at Olympia and whist anyone with …
Ring Pen Giveaway
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Ring Pen Ultra This is the Ring Pen Ultra, the next generation in ergonomic writing instrument holder that …
Age UK and NRS Healthcare Combine Forces.
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Age UK and NRS Healthcare Combine Forces to Help the Elderly. When you combine Age UK and NRS …
Where Can I Hire Disability Equipment
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Where can I hire disability equipment ? If you have an elderly relative coming to stay and …
Struggle To Reach Your Feet
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Ever struggled to reach your feet to put your socks/tights on ? Do you care for someone elderly …
RNIB Sale-Upto 75% off
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin RNIB Sale Post Christmas sales are not just on the High Street, the RNIB sale is currently on …
Mobile Phones for Older People
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Mobile Phones that suit the needs of the elderly. Many older people are keenly embracing mobile phone technology …
Ringtons And Residential Homes.
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Do you work in a residential care environment ? Do Ringtons call on your home ? Elderly …
Mobile Phones for the Elderly
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Mobile Phones for the elderly. Many elderly people have willingly embraced technology and use a mobile phone. However …
Clocks for people with Dementia
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Clocks for people with dementia help them stay independent. Dementia causes short term memory loss and sufferers often …
Telegraph Guide to Long and short term care
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Looking for care for a loved one? Do you need to think about finding a home for a …
Hearing loop system for hearing aid users
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Do you or someone you care for use hearing aids? Do you sometimes find group conversations a struggle …
“Reachers”
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin “Reachers” or “grabbers” as I have always called them are a must for an elderly person who …
Care – Industry, sector or profession
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin I am fortunate to be able to publish my musings on Linkedin the social networking platform for professionals …
Shopping trolleys for the elderly
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Shopping trolleys for the elderly and also the not so elderly We all know how heavy shopping bags …
Bio Bidet, toilet seat and bidet in one.
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinThe bio Bidet is a toilet seat, bidet and dryer all in one, ideal for the elderly or disabled. …
Bathing aids for the elderly
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin We all love a bath. Nothing beats relaxing in a nice deep bath with the water surrounding us. …
Folding walking sticks
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinFolding walking sticks are the the perfect solution for an elderly person needing a little stability when out and …
Can I hire a stair lift
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinCan I hire a stair lift instead of buying one ? Do you know someone elderly who wants to …
Flexy foot ferrules
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Introducing a new concept in walking stick ferrules I saw these in my local branch of Boots chemist …
Flexyfoot walking stick
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Introducing the new Flexyfoot walking stick The Flexyfoot ferrules for walking sticks which can also be used on crutches …
The Stick Stay
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Have you noticed how walking sticks and grabbers always end up on the floor ? Now there is …
“Pil Bob”
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Pil Bob The Pil Bob makes it easier for an elderly person to remove …