Vertigo
I always thought vertigo was a fear of heights which I experience despite 10 parachute jumps to try and cure …
Activities for the Elderly
The person you care for may no longer still be able to do this but there are many activities …
Emergency Alarm For The Elderly
Emergency Alarm for the Elderly An emergency alarm for the elderly is almost essential and they are available from local …
Commodes
Commodes may help prevent falls Many elderly people need to visit the loo at night .The combination of walking in …
Preventing Dementia.
Dementia is a cruel disease. It robs the sufferer of their short term memory initially and then progresses to a …
Preventing Leg Ulcers
Preventing Leg Ulcers. Preventing leg ulcers is vital. I have first hand experience of leg ulcers as I dressed …
Cholesterol lowering eye drops
All our senses are important but having watched my mother in law and several of my clients lose their …
National Dementia Helpline.
Did you know there is a National Dementia Helpline ? Call 0300 222 1122 Do you have concerns about a friend …
What is Palliative Care
What is Palliative Care ? Death is rather like sex! No one really likes to talk about it. Most of …
What should you do when an elderly person falls?
If you were first to this gentleman what would you do ? What should you do when an elderly person …
Elderly friendly cities
I spent the Easter weekend in Manchester and one thing I noticed was the lack of elderly people. I live …
Opening ring pull cans
Canned drinks have had them for ever but now more and more of our everyday tinned foods has a ring …
Blue Badge Renewal
The Blue Badge Scheme allows disabled car drivers and those who drive elderly and disabled passengers parking concessions. There are …
Gardening with sight loss.
Thrive is a national charity that helps people with a disability to start or continue gardening. Gardening has been proved …
Finding the Best care.
Where do you start when you are looking for good quality care for someone, whether it be in a residential …
Is Quinoa good for the elderly?
Is quinoa good for the elderly ? Over 5000 years ago the Incas cultivated the grain-like seed quinoa as one …
Care for the elderly
Despite the revelations of poor patient care standards in the Stafford hospital it is still being revealed that basic care …
Alcohol abuse and the elderly
Alcohol abuse and the elderly is a subject that greatly interest me. We hear time and time again about binge …
Disabled access to public toilets-National Key Scheme.
If you are caring for an elderly or disabled person who uses a wheelchair when out and about this is …
Spring On line-computing for the elderly
Spring On line began life as ‘Silver Surfers’ Day’ back in 2002. The aim was to introduce computing for the …
Dementia Diary
I recently read an article in the magazine “Yours” about Pat Johnsons and her husband Peter’s journey with dementia. She …
Walking Stick Holder
Are you fed up of picking your walking stick up from the floor or leaving it behind in shops or …
How do I find good home help ?
How do I find good home help for my parent? A home help enables elderly people remain in their own …
How will the Budget affect the elderly ?
How will the Budget affect the elderly? Yesterday,The Chancellor, George Osborne announced the Budget for 2013/14. Here is a brief …
Are our Supermarkets Elderly friendly ?
Are supermarket staff given special training to deal with their more elderly customers ? Are our supermarkets Elderly friendly ? …
Jelly for the elderly.
Jelly for the elderly and how it encourages good hydration. I have always associated jelly with children’s parties. However whilst …
Why do people with sight loss use white sticks ?
I don’t know about you but I have always taken it for granted that blind people used white sticks?. This …
Talking watches.
Talking watches are a fantastic idea for any one who has impared vison or sight loss. They vary in price …
Dementia and Activities
Dementia is on the rise with 1 in 3 people in residential care suffering from the condition. Rose Lodge in …
Quotes on ageing
When it comes to age we’re all in the same boat,only some of us have been aboard a little …
Friends of the Elderly(Charity)
There are several Charities offering both financial assistance and practical help to the elderly. The better known ones include …
Hospital bag for the elderly
Pregnant women are advised to have a hospital bag packed for when they go into labour and to have a …
National Bus Pass for the elderly
The National Bus Pass for the elderly in England entitles the pass-holder to free off peak travel on local buses …
Helping the elderly remember their tablets
Helping the elderly remember their tablets can be a challenge, from leaving notes to filling pill boxes for them what …
Helping an Elderly Person eat well
What do you do when someone elderly no longer wants to cook for them self ? Helping an elderly person …
The Liverpool Pathway
What exactly is the “Liverpool Pathway” and why is it under scrutiny from both the medical profession and the …
Stopping Telesales Calls?
We have all had them, telesales calls. They are annoying to all of us but to an older person they …
Shopping Trolley with a Seat.
Where have these been for the past few years ? A shopping trolley with seat. What a fantastic idea! For …
Why are some children fearful of the elderly?
I overheard a young child of pre-school age say to his mum “I don’t want to see Granny, …
Gardening tools for the disabled
My Grandfather loved his garden and when he became wheelchair bound he had raised beds built. This was ok but …
The Silver Line
Mission Statement The Silver Line Helpline provides three functions to support older people: They offer a sign-posting service to …
Birthday Wishes
One of my favourite clients is 70 this week and as she is such a sweet and thoughtful person came …
Home made Soup
Sunday is traditionally home made soup making day in the Caron Cares household ! I have a huge pot and …
What is Constipation
What is constipation, is probably not a question many of us ask ! Most if not all of us will …
Cataracts
Our eyesight is such a precious sense and one we tend to take for granted for the most part. My …
Memory Storage
I recently wrote an article about the boiling mug design by James who is a 3rd year design student at …
Valentines Day
Have you ever thought how a lonely elderly person would feel to receive a Valentines Day card ? Just because …
Memory Cafes
A Memory Cafe is designed for people suffering with Dementia and their carer. It is a safe environment where …
Care Home Bills to be Capped at £75,000
“Our Home is our Castle” In the UK we are taxed to the hilt and yet even in our last …
Just for Fun
Naughty but nice – well a bit of a giggle ( AND DON’T FORGET A LAUGH A DAY HELPS YOU …
New Test for Dementia
I read this interesting article today regarding a new test for early stages of Dementia. It has come from …
Stress !
Sometimes we tend to think that stress is for the young. The teenager stressing over general life, exams and girls/boys. …
New Year Resolutions
I don’t know about you but I stopped making New Years Resolutions a few years ago. I used to set …