Admiral Nurses
Admiral Nurses are mental health nurses specialising in dementia care. These nurses work with family carers and people with dementia both …
Why are elderly people so pale ?
Have you noticed how most elderly are pale skinned ? So why are elderly people so pale ? As …
What is Gout ?
http://youtu.be/qZy3FjkVaSQ WHAT IS GOUT ? Several of my clients have gout and as I didn’t really know what it is was …
Shopmobility
The National Federation of Shopmobility UK . Shopmobility was designed to make shopping areas more accessable to disabled customers. They …
Gardening tools for the elderly
The sun comes out and our thoughts turn to gardening Many people love gardening and with the extra time retirement …
What are statins?
Statins are a class of medicines that are used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. They drugs block the action …
Tablet dispenser for arthritic fingers
This is a really clever and inexpensive idea. I see the problem every day, someone with arthritic fingers struggling to …
Why do elderly people have thick toenails ?
Have you noticed how elderly people have thick toenails? Why do elderly people have thick toenails ? I listened to …
Shingles jab for the elderly
Shingles vaccine to be offered routinely for the elderly People in their 70’s in the UK will be offered a …
Pressure Sores
Pressure sores – what are they and how to prevent them ? Also known as” bed sores” and now …
Helping the elderly get in and out of cars
Mobility problems make it increasingly harder to get in and out of the back seats of most cars. Elderly passengers …
Companion Bus Pass
Companion Bus Passes Many elderly people rely on local buses as their main form of transport. No longer able to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Are our Supermarkets Elderly friendly ?
Are supermarket staff given special training to deal with their more elderly customers ? Are our supermarkets Elderly friendly ? …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …