Urinary Tract Infections
What is a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)? A urinary tract infection happens when bacteria in the bladder or kidney multiplies …
Bathing with wounds or casts
Bathing with wounds or casts Are you caring for a loved one who either has leg ulcers or has a …
Will Tech replace love
The future of elderly care could become the role of tech gadgets and less carer orientated. Yes this will keep …
Singing for the Brain
Singing for the brain. ‘Singing for the Brain’ is a service provided by Alzheimer’s Society which uses singing to …
To make you smile
Sometimes it is nice for me to share something light hearted with you. A letter to the Prime Minister …
Cycling Without Age
This is a wonderful initiative slowly spreading in the UK and has arrived in my home city prompting me to …
One million pensioners left to fend for themselves – Telegraph
Age UK says that more than one million pensioners who need help with simple tasks are being left without …
Telephone scammers and the over 55’s
People over 55-years-old are more likely to fall prey to telephone scammers By Bath Chronicle | Posted: July 06, …
Memory loss in old age breakthrough offers dementia hope, say researchers
Breakthrough linking protein in blood to memory loss raises hopes for dementia treatment, and could be key to keeping people …
My Notes Medical
My Notes Medical is an exciting new project which help to improve patient care in the future and protect people …
Care Advice Awards 2015
I am delighted to announce that Caron Cares has been selected as a winner in the Care Advice Awards 2015. …
How can older people play a bigger role in society?
This is a link to an article in the Guardian. The main points from this discussion is how to make …
Please vote
*******NOMINATION TIME IS HERE AGAIN ***** Voting for the Older People in the Media awards is now open. This year …
Winter Fuel Payment.
Who can get the winter fuel payment and how much is it ? Don’t delay. Claim today ! The Winter …
Safety in the home – kettle tipper
Who enjoys a few cups of tea or coffee to to see them through their day? Most of us if the …
Dementiaville by Pippa Kelly
Dementiaville by Pippa Kelly. I really appreciate Pippa Kelly’s writing and love to share her work. For more from …
Why do we lose our sense of taste
Why do we lose our sense of taste as we age ? Our ability to taste is …
Diabetes and Alzheimers Link.
Link found between diabetes and alzheimers. High levels of the hormone insulin, brought on by a bad diet, may …
“Beauty of Age” Competition
“The Beauty of Age “ Beauty is in the eye of the camera holder. I think black and white photos …
Attach a Tag
Ensure your loved ones clothes stay with them. If your loved one is in hospital or a residential home then …
Independent Age
Independent Age – Advice for older People, their families and carers This Charity offers comprehensive and up to date information …
Alcohol and Breast Cancer
Alcohol linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. The risk increases with the amount of alcohol consumed. Research consistently …
Father’s Day Gifts for an elderly Dad
Stuck for an idea for your elderly Dad this Father’s Day ? Elderly Dads are especially hard to buy …
Maintaining Hearing
How Good is Your Hearing? Pardon I hear you say ! 360 million people worldwide suffer from hearing loss. This …
Free Home Insulation For The Elderly
Free Home Insulation for the Elderly. Working with the Government, British Gas is rolling-out free insulation for 90% of homes …
Experts warn of dementia a ‘time bomb’ in the next 25 years
This is a quick link to a useful article I wanted to share with you. The Five Steps to …
Chai seeds for the elderly
Chia Seed chai seeds is a small black seed deriving from the desert plan Salvia Hispanica, which is developed …
Pension figures highlight huge savings gaps
Pension Pot, have, have not. Figures from the Office for National Statistics cast a harsh light on the massive …
Blue Badge Parking Permit
The Blue Badge Scheme The Blue Badge Scheme allows disabled drivers and those who drive a disabled person enhanced parking opportunitities. …
Can Fish oils help slow ageing
Do Fish Oils ‘Help Slow Age Decline’ Findings of a recent trial show that women aged over 65 who …
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 …
Happy Mothers’ Day
Mothers’ Day 2015 In the lead up to Mothers’ Day in the UK I decided to be different as an …
Healthy Feet are important.
Healthy Feet for the Elderly are more important Healthy feet are important for us all but especially so for the …
Blind Veterans UK.
Supporting Blind Veterans For The Rest of Their Lives Blind Veterans UK , Formerly known since 1915 as St Dunstans …
Fall Prevention And Good Balance
The Importance of Good Balance And the Link To Fall Prevention Falls can kill, it is really that simple, so what …
Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance Attendance Allowance is a tax-free, non-means tested benefit. You may be entitled to it if you are 65 …
Avastin Versus Lucentis
Avastin Versus Lucentis for Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration NHS-funded research says both Lucentis and Avastin have a similar effect in preventing …
Ring Pen Giveaway
Ring Pen Ultra This is the Ring Pen Ultra, the next generation in ergonomic writing instrument holder that dramatically reduces …
Gardening for the elderly
Do You Know Someone elderly who Loves Gardening? My Grandparents loved their gardening, really loved it, acres and acres of …
Explaining Parkinsons to Children
How do you explain Parkinsons Disease to a child? I have written a couple of articles about children and dementia …
Loss of Confidence in The Elderly
How to help someone elderly who has lost confidence. Whilst I only know so much, I hope to be seen …
Any Old Jewellery
Old Jewellery raises money for the Alzheimers Society. Get your Freepost jiffy bag here or call 0845b306 0898 A scheme …
I Challenge You Not to Cry
♥ A Story of Love, True Love for Valentines Day ♥ With thanks to the wonderful writer Pippa Kelly for allowing …
The Hen Men by Pippa Kelly
Men and Hens and Children and Community. The Hen Men is an award winning film about a project to address …
“Only A Home Help”
What do you do? I am only a home help. When people used to ask me what I did for …
Dying is Part of Living
Dying is part of living Published: 15 December 2014 by Andrea Sutcliffe Head of Adult Social Care for The Care Quality Commission Andrea …
A Positive Outlook Helps you live Longer
A Positive Outlook Helps you live Longer. People who live longest tend to be those who look on the …
Age UK and NRS Healthcare Combine Forces.
Age UK and NRS Healthcare Combine Forces to Help the Elderly. When you combine Age UK and NRS Healthcare what …
Thought Provoking
When you next see someone very elderly pause and think What do you see, nurses, what do you see? What …
National Tinnitus Week
National Tinnitus Week 2-8 February Tinnitus isn’t something you hear about all the time but according to NHS figures 6 …
Carers Need to Care for Themselves
Carers need to Care for themselves too I have been a carer ( 20 years ) and it can be …
Where Can I Hire Disability Equipment
Where can I hire disability equipment ? If you have an elderly relative coming to stay and need to …
Depression in the Elderly.
Its tough getting old. Depression and the elderly go hand in hand. Its hard to accept that you are no longer able to do what you want or need to do.
Health Facts
Charities and Medical authorities publish health statistics according to their medical speciality. Below are listed some interesting facts gathered from …
My Invitation to the UK Blog Awards 2015
I think it is going to be a fun evening. This isn’t an article, but I am a caring person …
The Media and Elderly Care
Why the media should challenge stereotypes of elderly care When I first shared this article in 2012 when I very …
Macular Degeneration and State Benefits
Macular Degeneration and entitlement to State Benefits. Having Macular degeneration does not automatically entitle you to benefits.However the effects of …
The Saddest Goodbye.
The Saddest Goodbye The saddest goodbye: Endless words are written on dementia. But can ANY match the poignancy of cartoonist …
Why Do The Elderly Shake
Why do the elderly shake? One of my clients has developed very shaky hands. It has got the the point …
Fundraise for Free
Fund Raise for Free. As a Purple Angel Ambassador myself part of my role is to raise awareness surrounding dementia. …
Older People in the Media Awards 2014 Video
This is a short video of the evening. I am still so proud to have been there with Caron …
Struggle To Reach Your Feet
Ever struggled to reach your feet to put your socks/tights on ? Do you care for someone elderly who does …
Avoiding Falls in the elderly
How can we help to prevent falls in the elderly ? A few easy steps to take include; Mopping up …
Removing Lids
Ice cream tub or challenge of the day ? To the younger person this looks like an innocuous tub of …
Human hearing Aids
Human Hearing Aids. Many people find their hearing starts to suffer with age and are often recommended to use a …
Barriers to Dementia Diagnosis.
Barriers to Dementia Diagnosis It is reported that many patients face “shocking” delays for dementia diagnosis and treatment, according to …