Blogger of the Year
Ha, ha, just found this one that I obviously forgot to post. Very out of date as I then went …
Showering with a wound or cast
Showering with a wound or cast Accidents happen and sadly as we age falls become more common place. I visited …
Foods for eye health
Foods for eye Health Good eyesight is important to us all. I am realising this more as I age as …
Winner UKBA16
3 weeks on For anyone who doesn’t follow me on social media but pops back here now and then this will …
Hoarding
Hoarding and the elderly Whilst not all hoarding is quite to this extent it can become an issue. Local …
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
Supermarket Trolleys
Supermarket Trolleys for wheelchair users As a home help that really believes in inclusion for the elderly I wanted to …
Assisted travel for the elderly
Assisted Travel for the elderly and disabled Having recently seen an air line passenger desperately upset and shaking having …
Personal care should not be a luxury
Is personal care for the elderly becoming a luxury ? When someone cannot care for themselves it should not be …
Wasting Doctors Time.
Is it wasting Doctors time ?. Most of us like to think that we only visit the Doctors when we …
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 …
Uplifting video about ageing
Scared of getting old? This is a beautiful film about how one couple fearful of ageing worked with their fears …
UK Blog Awards Final
Today’s the Day ! Once again, thank you so much for voting for me. I know it was a pain …
Pensioner Numbers
With the Queen having just turned 90 did you know …. that the number of pensioners has doubled …
Breast Cancer Screening over 70
Breast cancer screening for women over 70 Women aged over 70 are not routinely invited for breast screening. However they are still entitled to …
Dementia-A true Story
This is a post I shared way back in 2012. I would like to think that now people with dementia …
Caring for Fingernails
Caring for Fingernails for someone elderly I cut the finger nails of one of my clients today who has …
UK Blog Awards
Thank you And guess what ? My invitation arrived today – what a co-incidence ! With just over 2 weeks until …
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 …
High Carbs & The Elderly Brain
Do excess carbohydrates harm the elderly brain ? A balanced diet includes food rich in carbohydrates. Although there are many fitness gurus …
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 …
Sleep problems-Cherry Juice
Cherries may be small but their health benefits are huge. Recently sleeping tablets have been linked to Dementia. It has …
10 Secrets of Healthy Ageing
Patrick Holford author of “The 10 Secrets to Healthy Ageing I do think that diet and health are key components …
Best foods for AMD
What are the best foods to eat to prevent Age Related Macular Degeneration. Even for people who have AMD consuming …
Malnutrition
Malnutrition in the elderly is more common than you may think. The Malnutrition Task Force is an independent group …
Could Sterols Damage Your Health
Could so called “healthy” sterols actually be damaging your health ? You only have to visit any supermarket to realise …
Large Print Bills for People with Poor Sight
Do you know someone with poor sight ? Think Big !Crosswords and Books are not …
A helping hand with jar lids
Can’t open jars ? Do you know someone who really struggles to open jar lids ? I am …
Shingles Jab
Older People urged to get a jab Older people in the UK are being urged to get a shingles jab …
Assistance Card Feedback
The Dementia Assistance Card – Feedback Being free to all I really thought the Dementia assistance card would have found …
Legal help for the elderly
Specialist solicitors for the elderly Alongside my blog here I am also very active on other platforms of social media. …
Neighbours
Do you know who your neighbour is ? We have become an isolated society and many people don’t even know …
Pressure Sores
Pressure sores Having seen pressure sores at close quarters I won’t shock you with a picture of them. Instead I …