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January 11, 2019

Social care crisis – Human rights issue

Social Care Crisis – Human Rights Issue. Too Right it is! Source: Why the social care crisis is a human …

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January 11, 2019

EyeKepper Glasses

Eyekepper Glasses Age does not come alone, someone once said to me and it’s so true. Even for me at …

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January 9, 2019

The social care resolution cannot wait

The Social Care resolution cannot wait Source: 672 days later, the social care resolution cannot wait – Independent Age …

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This image shows an amazing light projection and sound effect entertainment system for people with dementia. This game show leaves projected onto the table for people to "swoosh" off.

January 8, 2019

Imagine being able to scoop up goldfish or have birds resting in the palm of your hand. Imagine piecing together a virtual jigsaw of times gone by? Tovertafel light projections can allow this to happen.

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January 7, 2019

Long-term plan for NHS England ‘undeliverable’

Source: Long-term plan for NHS England ‘undeliverable’ amid staffing crisis | Society | The Guardian Theresa May has said the …

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January 5, 2019

Teething Troubles

Teething Trouble. How to encourage someone with dementia to brush their teeth Just as we teach a young child …

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January 3, 2019

Digital Display Frame

These frames are also a relaxing alternative to TV and I know several care homes use them to share photos of activities residents have enjoyed. Many of them have the capacity to store thousands of photos in a compact and easy to view way.

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December 31, 2018

Happy New Year

Happy New Year 2019 May I wish you and yours all the very best for 2019. I sincerely hope …

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December 19, 2018

Points of Light Award

Points of Light Award Today is MY day. The 19th of December 2018. It’s not my Birthday, but it …

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December 15, 2018

Wristbands for people with dementia

Wristbands for people with dementia. Help to keep them safe and visible.

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December 10, 2018

#CARE

(Shared in it’s entirity to be saved for posterity) Screenwriter hopes new BBC production, called Care, will spark debate on …

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October 13, 2018

Jelly Drops

Jelly Drops-What a difference a Blogger makes! You can still be part of this amazing journey and donate. Not being …

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July 30, 2018

Blood in your Pee

Blood in your Pee, Look in the pan when you Wee. Around 19,100 people in England are diagnosed with bladder or …

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July 27, 2018

Invisible

Invisible You are not blind, you can see, you have no white stick, no dark glasses, So why do …

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July 24, 2018

Keeping elderly people well in a heatwave

Keeping elderly people well in a heatwave Free room thermometers available Many of us are loving the long hot Summer but a …

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June 27, 2018

The Weekly Raid

The Weekly Raid The Weekly Raid may share its title with a sci-fi cartoon publication, but this magazine is freely …

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June 17, 2018

Moving Together Devon

Moving Together Devon For many elderly people the thought of moving home makes them anxious, not wanting to leave …

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June 13, 2018

Sorry Blog

I am sorry I love my blog with my heart and soul and it pains me that at the moment …

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May 13, 2018

Wheelchair walking aid

Walker Wheelchair As a bit of an ideas person, I love this. As you may know, I am lucky enough …

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April 18, 2018

Happy Birthday Caron Cares

Happy 6th Birthday Caron Cares I nearly missed marking the 6th anniversary of my blog, it was only as I …

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April 6, 2018

Hidden Disability Help

Hidden Disability Help Did you know that 49% of us fly abroad at least once a year? With the weather …

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March 19, 2018

Care Share

CARE SHARE – The multi-organisational and societal approach to eldercare. I entered this competition to raise awareness and share …

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March 1, 2018

Don’t miss cold payments

Don’t miss cold weather payments I read this today as the snow is falling heavily outside. For Devon to …

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February 25, 2018

Us Ladies and Our Bras

Us ladies, and our Bras Us ladies tend to be rather attached to our bras especially as we get older …

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February 20, 2018

Incontinence

“Taking the Pee” As this is my very special place, I am sharing my controversial article that is featuring in …

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February 13, 2018

Silence speaks louder than words

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February 13, 2018

Meal Makers

Meal Makers – sharing food, reducing loneliness, reducing malnutrition How often do you cook more than you need? Do …

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February 8, 2018

Adult Social Care Workforce

The Adult Social Care Workforce in England The Official report into the health of social care was published today and …

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February 1, 2018

#metoo

#metoo -campaign to end incontinence product rationing in the UK Who will join me on a #metoo campaign to raise awareness of …

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January 31, 2018

Simon Jersey

Simon Jersey Healthcare Attire Simon Jersey are one of the UK’s longest established and best-known work uniform providers.As someone who …

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January 29, 2018

Pimp My Zimmer

Pimp My Zimmer “Pimp My Zimmer”, the scheme originating in an Essex care home in 2016 scheme has shown to …

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January 22, 2018

Four or more diseases

Four or more diseases A study published today in Age and Ageing, the scientific journal of the British Geriatrics Society, reports that the …

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January 15, 2018

Endorsed By Age UK

Endorsed by Age UK Praise indeed for my “Happy to Share” cards, Age UK have put them on their Facebook …

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January 13, 2018

We made the Huff

We made the Huff! Not so much a useful blog post, more me saving this occasion to this depository. If …

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January 11, 2018

Care Time Bomb

Care Time Bomb True words from Alice Thomson of the Times. Time will indeed tell, and I agree with her …

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January 9, 2018

Visibags, safer to be seen.

Visibags make you safer to be seen Steve is a man after my own heart. I have long bemoaned the …

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January 7, 2018

Put Your Phone Down

Put your phone down …..and start a conversation. Much as the internet and smartphones are amazing, helpful, informative etc.etc. more …

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