Home Sweet Home
This is long but I hope you agree worth reading. After 7 years in residential care and 6 months living …
Mothers Day Gifts
Mothers Day gift ideas Are you struggling to find the perfect gift for your elderly Mum? Here are a few …
“Weeds in Nana’s Garden”
“Weeds in Nana’s Garden” I was contacted by Kathryn Harrison from Canada, the author of the book “Weeds in Nana’s …
Elderly/dementia friendly phone
Elderly friendly phone that is also ideal for someone with dementia. I am always happy to share the press …
Scald prevention
Preventing scalds in the elderly The elderly are especially at risk of accidents and I am passionate about doing all …
Rant
As this is my blog I use it as a platform to rant occasionally. I shared this on Facebook recently …
Don’t crush !
Can crushing tablets cause harm ? I am delighted to share this extremely interesting article with you. It was contributed …
The kindest words
This means the world to me I am a big softie. I wouldn’t write this blog and do the projects …
The Future Perfect Company
The Future Perfect Company What is it and what does it aim to do? I was introduced to The Future …
Love is in the air
“Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” (Tennyson) Valentines Day is 2 days away …
Call bell alarm systems
Call bell alarm systems for the elderly We all want the elderly to remain at home for as long as …
Slow Cooker
Making cooking easier for someone elderly. I love my slow cooker. Bung all the ingredients in together and leave it …
Post Office Card Account
The Post Office Card Account to remain until 2021 Two million people per week collect their pension using this card, …
Dementia and couples
Dementia and how it affect couples. One of the things I most enjoy about writing this blog is how I …
The Silverline
The Silver line Did you know 15,000 older people rang Silverline in the first 2 months of its launch ? …
Food for thought
We all love good food don’t we ? The smell of a delicious meal cooking tempting the taste buds …
Rant
Sometimes I just use this platform to Rant . One of my clients is struggling to cope alone at …
Beta Blockers and Dementia
Beta Blockers and Dementia. Taking beta-blocker drugs may cut the risk of dementia, a trial in 774 men suggests. The …
Living Wills
Living Wills – end of life planning. Would you allow someone to plan your wedding or choose where you holiday …
Poor Sight – BT help.
Phone book print too small for someone to read ? If you can’t read or hold the phone book due to …
Wearitbeatitday
Wearitbeatit day. Share your colour ( red ) and help raise funds and awareness for the British Heart Foundation. This year …
Warm Homes Discount
Warm Homes Discount If income is low people may be entitled to £135 discount off their Winter electricity bill under the UK’s …
5 ways to prevent a fall
5 ways to prevent a fall Did you realise you loose 30% of our muscle strength between the ages of …
Protect thin skin
Protecting legs with thinning skin. As we age our skin becomes thinner and looses its elasticity. This makes people more …
Male bladder weakness
Men’s bladder weakness and Tena shields for Men Did you know that one in ten men over the age …
Just Ask
Just Ask Reading this post may just save someones live and was formerly posted on my Facebook Page. Apologies if you …
Bedroom safety
Bedroom safety for the elderly Most of us think as the most dangerous rooms in the homes of the elderly …
High Visibility for Safety
High Visibility Vests for the elderly Have you noticed how school children wear high visibility vests whenever they walk anywhere …
Recycle with Age UK
Recycle in 2016 and help raise funds for Age UK The New Year is always a good time to consider …
Age UK Radio
Did you know Age UK has its own radio station ? Available online 24 hours a day its ideal for …
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to you. I sincerely hope that 2016 brings you happiness and health for both yourself and your …
Spare a thought
Home Alone Please share a thought on this day of fun and joy for the many thousands of elderly people …
Happy Christmas
I sincerely hope, however you are spending Christmas this year, you have a lovely time. As you are gearing up for …
Blue Badge eligibility
Blue Badge eligibility Blue Badges entitled severely disabled drivers and passengers to make use of concessionary parking spaces. The scheme …
Pippa Kelly – Bravo Timothy West
Regular readers will know much I admire the work of fellow blogger Pippa Kelly who also writes about the elderly …