David Cameron refuses to rule out hitting disabled and vulnerable people with extra cuts
The Prime Minister dodged a question from shadow welfare spokesman Stephen Timms and has still not revealed where the …
Stroke Is Now More Likely To Hit Working People In Their Forties
Having lost many of my elderly clients to Strokes I know only too well how awful they can be. Often …
High tech headset unlocks city travel for visually impaired
Revolutionary technology trials have allowed visually impaired people to travel on public transport using ‘3D soundscapes’. With an ageing …
Marmite and MRSA
Love it or hate it, most of us were raised on Marmite There is a really important reason for us …
Two foods that may improve blood pressure readings
Doctors aren’t completely sure what can lower your blood pressure but they know of a lot of thing that can …
What happens if I die without a Will ?
What happens if someone dies without leaving a Will. No one likes to think about dying but death is …
How Much Sleep does an Elderly Person need ?
, How much sleep does an elderly person need ? We all look forward to a good night’s sleep. …
Kindness
Kindness shouldn’t be a novelty But for some elderly people being shown it sometimes is. I was in my …
Cutlery for Less Able Hands
I love to eat with my fingers but sometimes you do just need cutlery!. Many older people find they develop …
Today’s Journey. Tomorrow’s Discoveries
Healthy Individuals Needed To Shed Light On Alzheimer’s Disease. Despite progress being made in the understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, there …
Dementia Awareness Week 2015
Dementia Awareness Week 2015. As this is now officially Dementia Awareness week I would like to share this with you. Pippa …
Male skincare in Older Age
Male Skin-care in Older Age. I am very aware that as a female writer very few of my articles focus …
Blackberries
Blackberries, what do they have to do with elderly people ? Blackberry picking used to be an enjoyable activity, foraging …
High Cholesterol
What is Cholesterol and what is meant by high Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty substance that occurs naturally in the body and …
Big Button Mobile for Someone with Hearing Loss.
Looking for a simple big button mobile for someone with hearing loss ? Hearing and sight impairment, plus less mobile …
Fingernails
Caring for an elderly persons fingernails. I can’t stand the thought of eating food with my fingers and having …
Medicine – For Better or Worse ?
Medication – Is It Making Someone Elderly Better or Worse ? I recently read about the Adverse drug reactions …
“Operation Visible”
Helping keep mobility scooter users more visible. Mobility scooter manufacturers, it is your responsibility to make your scooters more visible. …
Hot Drinks Safely.
Help keep the elderly safe when making hot drinks The household kettle is a basic fundamental for every household but …
Mobile Phones for People With Hearing Loss.
If you know someone older who has hearing loss and is looking for a mobile phone then what should you …
Headphones For People With Hearing Loss
Amplicomms HS 100–LR Headphones Many elderly people live in sheltered accommodation and the walls are paper thin in some occasions. …
Undiagnosed Heart Problems
Many elderly people are living with undiagnosed heart conditions. One in four people in their 80s are needlessly living with …
MindMe Personal Tracker
Mindme personal tracker I learnt about this useful system at the over 50’s show at Olympia and whist anyone with a dementia …
Future Home Care, Robots?
I personally think this is a little futuristic but I can also see the advantages. I like the fact ‘Hector’ …
Mobility Scooter Maintenance.
I feel the need. The need for speed ! On a more serious note, the use of mobility scooters has …
” Until ” a film about ageing.
“Until” Please take time to watch this unmissable award winning film. It is not an easy watch for any one …
Help Following Hospital Discharge.
Following hospital discharge the elderly are missing out Older people are missing out on help needed after a …
Blood Pressure- What Should Yours Be?
What, exactly, is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure refers to the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood …
Good Dental Care Now, Your own Teeth Later !
Retaining your own teeth into old age. I always just assumed , when younger, that false teeth were part and …
Exeter Living-Caron Cares
Just to blow my trumpet a little I have had a nice little write up in Exeter Living. Well actually …
Macular Degeneration- How to Help.
Loss of central vision means this is what you see. The blurred image is what you see when you have …
Ring Pen Ultra
Ring Pen Ultra – Reader Review. I recently wrote an article about Ring Pen Ultras. Ring Pen Ultras are clever …
Drug Driving
No, this is not a typo, I mean Drug and not Drunk Driving. The current offence is that of Driving …
The Worlds Oldest Person
Leandra Becerra, believed to be the world’s oldest living person, turned 127 on Sunday in Mexico. Leandra Becerra marked the …
Hospice Care House Clearance
Hospice Care House Clearance – A Fantastic Fundraiser ! This is a local to me initiative, in Devon – England, that …