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 …
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 In 2017 when I designed these cards, I was in the fortunate position to be able to …
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 …
Protective covers for plaster casts
Protective covers for plaster casts can prevent damage to clothes and fabric furniture. Plaster casts are rough and easily snag other fabrics
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 …