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