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April 20, 2013

Help at Home for the elderly

 Help at Home for the elderly Many elderly people want to remain at home for as long as possible. This …

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April 18, 2013

Vertigo

I always thought vertigo was a fear of heights which I experience despite 10 parachute jumps to try and cure …

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April 16, 2013

Activities for the Elderly

  The person you care for may no longer still be able to do this but there are many activities …

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April 15, 2013

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 …

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April 14, 2013

Commodes

Commodes may help prevent falls Many elderly people need to visit the loo at night .The combination of walking in …

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April 13, 2013

Preventing Dementia.

Dementia is a cruel disease. It robs the sufferer of their short term memory initially and then progresses to a …

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April 11, 2013

Preventing Leg Ulcers

  Preventing Leg Ulcers. Preventing leg ulcers is vital. I have first hand experience of leg ulcers as I dressed …

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April 10, 2013

Cholesterol lowering eye drops

  All our senses are important but having watched my mother in law and several of my clients lose their …

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April 9, 2013

National Dementia Helpline.

Did you know there is a National Dementia Helpline ?  Call 0300 222 1122 Do you have concerns about a friend …

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April 7, 2013

What is Palliative Care

What is Palliative Care ? Death is rather like sex! No one really likes to talk about it. Most of …

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April 6, 2013

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 …

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April 4, 2013

Elderly friendly cities

I spent the Easter weekend in Manchester and one thing I noticed was the lack of elderly people. I live …

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April 3, 2013

Opening ring pull cans

Canned drinks have had them for ever but now more and more of our everyday tinned foods has a ring …

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April 2, 2013

Blue Badge Renewal

The Blue Badge Scheme allows disabled car drivers and those who drive elderly and disabled passengers parking concessions. There are …

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March 31, 2013

Gardening with sight loss.

Thrive is a national charity that helps people with a disability to start or continue gardening. Gardening has been proved …

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March 30, 2013

Finding the Best care.

Where do you start when you are looking for good quality care for someone, whether it be in a residential …

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March 29, 2013

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 …

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March 28, 2013

Care for the elderly

Despite the revelations of poor patient care standards in the Stafford hospital it is still being revealed that basic care …

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March 27, 2013

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 …

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March 26, 2013

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 …

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March 24, 2013

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 …

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March 23, 2013

Dementia Diary

I recently read an article in the magazine “Yours” about Pat Johnsons and her husband Peter’s  journey with dementia.  She …

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March 22, 2013

Walking Stick Holder

Are you fed up of picking your walking stick up from the floor or leaving it behind in shops or …

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March 21, 2013

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 …

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March 21, 2013

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 …

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March 20, 2013

Are our Supermarkets Elderly friendly ?

Are supermarket staff given special training to deal with their more elderly customers ? Are our supermarkets Elderly friendly ? …

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March 19, 2013

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 …

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March 18, 2013

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 …

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March 17, 2013

Talking watches.

 Talking watches are a fantastic idea for any one who has impared vison or sight loss. They vary in price …

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March 15, 2013

Dementia and Activities

Dementia is on the rise with 1 in 3 people in residential care suffering from the condition. Rose Lodge in …

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March 14, 2013

Quotes on ageing

  When it comes to age we’re all in the same boat,only some of us have been aboard a little …

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March 13, 2013

Friends of the Elderly(Charity)

  There are several Charities offering both financial assistance and practical help to the elderly. The  better known ones include …

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March 12, 2013

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 …

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March 11, 2013

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 …

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March 10, 2013

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 …

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March 9, 2013

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 …

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March 8, 2013

The Liverpool Pathway

  What exactly is the “Liverpool Pathway”  and why is it under scrutiny from both the medical profession and the …

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March 7, 2013

Stopping Telesales Calls?

We have all had them, telesales calls. They are annoying to all of us but to an older person they …

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March 6, 2013

Shopping Trolley with a Seat.

Where have these been for the past few years ? A shopping trolley with seat. What a fantastic idea! For …

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March 5, 2013

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, …

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March 2, 2013

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 …

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February 28, 2013

The Silver Line

  Mission Statement The Silver Line Helpline provides three functions to support older people: They offer a sign-posting service to …

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February 9, 2013

Birthday Wishes

One of my favourite clients is 70 this week and as she is such a sweet and thoughtful person came …

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February 8, 2013

Home made Soup

Sunday is traditionally home made soup making day in the Caron Cares household ! I have a huge pot and …

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February 7, 2013

What is Constipation

What is constipation, is probably not a question many of us ask ! Most if not all of us will …

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February 6, 2013

Cataracts

 Our eyesight is such a precious sense and one we tend to take for granted for the most part. My …

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February 3, 2013

Memory Storage

I recently wrote an article about the boiling mug design by James who is a 3rd year design student at …

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February 3, 2013

Valentines Day

Have you ever thought how a lonely elderly person would feel to receive a Valentines Day card ? Just because …

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January 18, 2013

Memory Cafes

  A Memory Cafe is designed for people suffering with Dementia and their carer. It is a safe environment where …

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January 17, 2013

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 …

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January 15, 2013

Just for Fun

Naughty but nice – well a bit of a giggle ( AND DON’T FORGET A LAUGH A DAY HELPS YOU …

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January 13, 2013

New Test for Dementia

  I read this interesting article today regarding a new test for early stages of Dementia. It has come from …

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January 11, 2013

Stress !

Sometimes we tend to think that stress is for the young. The teenager stressing over general life, exams and girls/boys. …

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January 1, 2013

New Year Resolutions

I don’t know about you but I stopped making New Years Resolutions a few years ago. I used to set …

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