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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
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 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
January 3, 2018 Care Vouchers Care Vouchers Tax-free vouchers like those used by parents to pay for childcare should be offered to encourage people to … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
January 1, 2018 Happy New Year Happy New Year Whilst I am excited about the arrival of 2018, I am also mindful that a New Year … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
December 29, 2017 What do you do? Dangerous to Drive. What do you do? Dangerous to Drive. In the UK there are over one million drivers aged over 80, 100,000 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
December 26, 2017 Three blind (drunk) mice This is a true Story – my Boxing day funny. I share this one each Boxing Day, until I find … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
December 25, 2017 Happy Christmas Wishing you a Happy Christmas. I hope you have the best Christmas you can.Thank you for all your supprt … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
December 23, 2017 Hospital Bag Pack your bag! Especially relevant at Christmas time……. Make sure you have a hospital bag packed for someone elderly … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
December 20, 2017 Vet Vouchers Vet Vouchers The ideal gift for someone elderly who has a pet. Ever struggled to buy an elderly relative, friend … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
December 18, 2017 Christmas ideas for the elderly Christmas gift ideas for someone elderly or someone with dementia. With less than a week to go to Christmas Day … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
December 13, 2017 Communication sheets “Lost for words” Easy to use communication sheets Imagine being trapped in your own mind, knowing what you want to … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
December 13, 2017 A Caregivers Words. A Caregivers words. – I saw this on Facebook and wanted to share it here. This is for all caregivers … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
December 11, 2017 Keep warm, stay well Stay warm, stay well Blimey it’s cold out there! Here are some quick tips to getting and staying warm. Plenty … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
December 4, 2017 Silly Season Silly Season is here again When Christmas looms around the corner the whole of the blogosphere in the UK goes … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
December 3, 2017 Unsafe at the wheel Unsafe At the wheel. Following a conversation with someone concerned about her parents’ welfare, health and safety on many levels, … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
November 30, 2017 Internet and homecare How the internet is changing home care. The internet has never played such a large part in our society … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
November 23, 2017 Budget Blues Budget Blues “It was the night before the Budget, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
November 21, 2017 Walking Football Walking Football We all know we should be doing 20 minutes aerobic exercise at least 3 times a week according … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
November 20, 2017 Make-over Make-over Today, the 20th of November 2017, marks the dawning of a new phase in this blog. Over five years … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
November 16, 2017 Two minutes too many Two minutes too many (A Rant) On a bright November morning, as the sun shone smiling through the fluffy winter clouds, I … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
November 13, 2017 Puzzle book for people with dementia The worlds first puzzle book designed for people with dementia. A puzzle may be more than just a way to … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
November 10, 2017 Activities for People with Dementia This article was kindly contributed by Gillian Hesketh Activities for People with Dementia and Carers My Memory Jogger Dementia … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
November 6, 2017 Do Doctors care about the elderly? Do Doctors care about the elderly? I don’t want to be a skeptic and would like to believe all Doctors care for … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
November 4, 2017 Dementia Friendly Society Dementia Friendly Society When I first wrote this article in 2013, dementia was still a very misunderstood disease. I like … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
November 2, 2017 Vascular Dementia How does Vascular Dementia differ from Alzheimers? Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer’s and … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
October 30, 2017 Do technology and ageing mix ? Do technology and ageing mix Growing old is going to be no different for the baby boomers, followed by my generation … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
October 29, 2017 Calming activity for someone with dementia Calming activity for someone with dementia I read about this idea and thought I would share it with you. … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
October 27, 2017 Taking the P***-inco-pad rationing! Taking the P*** – Inco-pad rationing! I kid you not, for those people most vulnerable and most at risk of … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
October 24, 2017 Dementia Assistance Cards Dementia Assistance Cards These cards are slowly being recognised as a really useful aid for someone with dementia. They work … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
October 18, 2017 Free Flu Jab Free Flu jab – but not for all carers Having just had my 5th flu jab in as many years, … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
October 14, 2017 More Gift Ideas Christmas gift ideas for someone elderly or someone with dementia. The clock is ticking and now with less than 10 … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
October 8, 2017 Charming! Charming Whilst my blog may not be the most amazing, it is written with passion and consideration. You will therefore … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
