Socks For Swollen Legs
Finding comfortable socks for swollen legs is essential to avoid discomfort and damage to compromised skin. Merino wool is breathable and keeps foot odour to a minimum
The Silver Line
(Image Credit: Pixabay) The Silver Line The founder of The Silver Line, Dame Esther Rantzen, shared that she felt …
Is homemade soup better for elderly people?
Is homemade soup better for elderly people? Yes. You control what goes into it and shop bought tinned soup contains high salt levels.
What Causes Constipation?
Everyone experiences constipation at some point. Elderly people are more prone due to lifestyle factors, medication and diet. This post explains what causes constipation and some potential solutions.
What Are Cataracts And What Causes Them?
Cataracts are an age-related eye condition causing sight loss due to the lens becoming misty.
Dementia Diagnosis and Treatment
Years of painstaking studies have delivered gains in the understanding of dementia.This has laid the foundation for a revolution in earlier diagnosis and effective treatment of the disease. This is a cause for hope for millions in the future
Depression & Anxiety in Older People
Depression and Anxiety in older people is commonplace and can make life challenging. Whilst there is no magic solution there are some ways to help.
Permanent Hair Removal
Image Credit: Pixabay Permanent Hair Removal Why you should have permanent hair removal treatment for unwanted hair. As we …
No One Gives A Monkey
No one gives a monkey. Social care provision is at a crisis point both in the community and with care homes closing. Who cares though? Until it affects you or your family.
Raised Toilet Seats.
Raised toilet seats Raised toilet seats are really useful for elderly people as they make it easier to get …
Improve Your Health
Improve Your Health. It is never too late and you are never too old to find ways to improve your …
Maintaining A Good Diet For People With Dementia
Diet and dementia
Living With An Allergy?
Are you living with an allergy? Have you waited months for an allergy testing appointment on the NHS?
Gifts For Elderly People
Finding gifts for elderly people can be tricky. What do you buy someone who has a lifetimes worth of gifts?
Mobii Interactive Systems
The Mobii interactive systems provides a perfect way to involve people of all physical and mental abilities in activity. Using motion detecting light beams they project 100’s of different apps onto any light surface.
How To Reduce Falls at Home
Learning how to reduce falls at home might just save an elderly persons life. Falls can be prevented to some degree by taking a few simple steps. Pardon the pun!
CCTV in Care Homes
CCTV in care homes is a controversial issue. so is abuse of vulnerable elderly people.
Puree Diet Food Moulds
Moulds for pureed food can put the dignity back into meals for people with difficulties swallowing. After all we eat with our eyes and who wants to eat a plate of brown mush?
Meeting Sarah Gravenstede
Meeting Sarah Gravenstede Following on from Mad March and my Modelling the 28th saw me meet Sarah Gravenstede. She is the …
Mad March & my modeling.
Mad March and my modeling. This is the first real chance I have had to sit and write for …
Keywings
Keywings are cheerful rubber attachments for door keys. Designed to make life easier for millions of older people by increasing the grip.
Companion Cats
People love their pets. Fact. Having to leave your home and pets behind is a huge challenge. Whilst companion cats are not real they are lifelike. They purr and breathe and roll over for a tummy tickle.
Non Spill Mug Insert
These non-spill mug inserts help elderly people with shaky hands manage a hot drink safely.
Care Home Laundry
No-one wants to think of a loved one wearing clothes belonging to someone else in a care home environment. There are a few simple things you can do to prevent this.
As Safe as Houses
stairlifts help reduce the chance of falling.
Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Charles Bonnet Syndrome is a little understood medical condition resulting from extensive sight loss. It can mimic dementia or mental health conditions in some instances.
Attracting young people into care work
Attracting young people into care work In the UK, young people are being targeted by the government in a bid …
Caron Cares & Cosyfeet
Cosyfeet provide comfortable footwear for swollen and troublesome feet.
Electric Vehicles and Safety
It is estimated that by 2020 there will be over one million electric vehicles on our roads with the distances they are capable of traveling on one charge varying between 100 -300 miles now they are becoming a more practical option.
NHS Funding for Care
NHS Funding for Care Paying for care is a contentious issue. Many people feel they have worked hard …
How to Start a Charity
How to Start a Charity. I have personally funded the initiatives created as a result of Caron Cares. I …
Making Stockings Easy to Put on and Take off.
Making Stockings easy to put on and take off. Rolly on and off. I recently shared a post on …
Nosey Cups
(Amazon Affiliate post: I receive commission if you purchase via my links. The price remains the same) Nosey Cups Sometimes …
Thick and Easy
Thick and Easy is a drink thickening powder used to help people with swallowing difficulties.
Use it or Lose It.
Use it or Lose it, Staying Independent You know how the saying goes ‘use it or lose it’ well …