Flip over alarm clock
Flip over alarm clock – easy to use for the elderly. I am always on the look out for innovative …
Care – Industry, sector or profession
I am fortunate to be able to publish my musings on Linkedin the social networking platform for professionals and this …
Elder abuse in care homes
Elder abuse in care homes must stop. MHA have a positive initiative. Following the shocking Panorama documentary recently …
Case study – macular and medication
How do you help someone with sight loss manage medication ? The answer is ” with difficulty ” !! …
Fire Safety and The Elderly
There are 50,000 fire per year in the UK alone, 140 a day. What can we do to prevent …
Walking stick clips
Walking sticks are vital to so many elderly and disabled people but they can also be a pain. How …
Blood test scam
Blood test scam, how low will crooks go ? It never ceases to amaze me regarding the levels of cruelty …
How do you explain dementia to a young child
My Mother has dementia, how do you explain dementia to a young child ? Her grandaughter is only 4. I am delighted …
Small meals for the elderly
Small meals for the elderly that are also tasty and nutritious. Little dish meals are designed for young children but …
Free eye test at home
Free eye test at home for anyone over 6o who is unable to visit a High Street optician. There are …
Staying in touch with the elderly
Respexi is the tablet device that makes staying in touch with the elderly easy for all. Many elderly people are …
End of Life Care
National gold standards framework centre ensure best practice for end of life care. When looking for a care home …
Money for women in need
Financial help is available for women in need who are living alone. Whilst this help is available for anyone aged …
Floor coverings that help prevent fall injuries
Mats and floor coverings that help prevent fall injuries in the elderly . Try as we might to prevent the …
Locit safety window restrictors
Keeping windows safe for both vulnerable adults and children. One of my reasons for this website is to share good …
Disabled aids that look attractive
Mobility and daily living aids people will WANT to use ! It is tough enough being disabled or elderly without mobility and daily …
Shopping trolleys for the elderly
Shopping trolleys for the elderly and also the not so elderly We all know how heavy shopping bags can be, …
Why ignore advice about falls ?
Why do many older people ignore advice about falls ? Many older people consider fall prevention advice as …
Dementia awareness week
Dementia awareness week and the message is “Don’t bottle it up” A date for your diary, this years Dementia awareness …
Dementia diaries
A new book, the Dementia diaries is available for children and is designed to dispel the myths and fears …
Good Care Week
“Nothing defines a society more clearly that the way in which it cares for the most vulnerable, the elderly, and …
Mother’s day gifts for an elderly Mum
May the 11th is Mothers’s Day in many countries including Australia, America, New Zealand and Canda. Mother’s day gifts for …
Bio Bidet, toilet seat and bidet in one.
The bio Bidet is a toilet seat, bidet and dryer all in one, ideal for the elderly or disabled. The …
Free holidays for the over 65’s
Free holidays for the over 65’s on a low income, thanks to the NBFA. An unlikely name for a wonderful …
Drug dispensing contact Lens
Drug dispensing contact lens could change the treatment of glaucoma. California researchers have come up with the idea …
Hair loss in elderly women
What causes hair loss in elderly women and what can be done about it ? We don’t call it …
Memorising the names of medicines
Memorising the names of prescribed medications may ensure they are taken correctly. A recent study in America has found that …
Smart beds for the elderly
Smart beds for the elderly monitors their health while they sleep. Sleep is important to us all and whilst we …
Reducing cheque fraud for the elderly
Reducing the risk of cheque fraud for us all, especially for the elderly. Cheques have been in use since the …
Giddins guard gloves
Giddins guard gloves help reduce wrist fractures in the event of a fall. These gloves may …
Skin Spray for Leg Ulcers
A new spray on skin helps heal leg ulcers A “spray-on skin” which coats a wound with a layer of …
Blue plates encourage appetite
Salisbury District Hospital have discovered that blue plates encourage the elderly to eat more. When food is served on blue …
Soluble painkillers linked to stroke
Soluble painkillers have been linked to an increased risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack. If someone you care …
Age related hearing loss
Age related hearing loss and the connection with dementia. It is estimated that in the UK, 1 in 10 individuals …
Never too old to fall in love.
You are never too old to fall in LOVE ! Rose Pollard and Forrest Lunsway are the amongst the worlds …
Preventing leg ulcers
This is probably the least horrible photo I can find of a leg ulcer. Leg ulcers are horrible things, …
Bathing aids for the elderly
We all love a bath. Nothing beats relaxing in a nice deep bath with the water surrounding us. For many …
Well done Tesco
FROM THIS TO THIS Congratulations to Tesco for actually recognising the fact their customers are ageing and have different needs. …
It Is Ok to Admit You Can’t Cope
It IS Ok to admit you cant cope What does Adam Ant have to do with coping ? Read on …
Make eating easier for the elderly
Good food and good nutrition are important in maintaining good health for us all however many people with poor fitting …
Good bone health
Good health and why it is so important for the elderly. This week is National Nutrition and Hydration week …
Nutrition and hydration week
Nutrition & Hydration Week 2014 is here and will see nationwide action across social and health care settings to raise …
“Take a break scheme”
More than 80% of carers believe that caring has harmed their own health, according to the Princess Royal Trust for …
Hearing loss in later life
Hearing loss in later life occurs as a result of several factors . Sociocusis is the name used to describe accumulated effects …
Female urinary incontinence
Bladder weakness leading to incontinence is a common problem among women over 50. It is estimated that between 2.5 and …
It’s never too late to stop smoking.
People who give up cigarettes live longer than smokers – regardless of what age they were when they stop a …
Suitcase of memories
After finding it difficult to entertain people with dementia, Belgian nurse Tim Carpentier decided to develop his own games and …
Flu jabs may prevent strokes
There is now even more reason to make sure that the elderly get their flu jab. Research at Lincoln …
This is Me
“This is Me” is a form designed to help healthcare professionals care for someone with dementia should they need care …
Tacti Mark
Coping with sight loss is difficult and limits independence in the home. The RNIB have a range of simple …
Celebration of life
I was in my local post office / shop the other day and saw this publication on the shelf. Initially …
Microwaveable wheat bag danger to the elderly
I heard on the radio that microwaveable wheat bags can be dangerous for the elderly if they are overheated …
Gerontophobia
Gerontophobia is the name given to the fear of ageing and the elderly. Discrimination and ageism have been strongly linked …
The Purple Angel
The logo of a Purple Angel has become synonymous with dementia. I would like to share with you the story …
Brain scans to diagnose dementia
There are several types of brain scans to diagnose dementia by doctors which include; CT or CAT scans are a …
Folding walking sticks
Folding walking sticks are the the perfect solution for an elderly person needing a little stability when out and are …
Loss of appetite in the elderly
Worried about a loved ones’ loss of appetite? Many elderly people lose their appetite as they age which is …
Is Dementia linked to Stress?
UK experts are to begin a study to find out if stress can trigger dementia. The investigation which is …
Neighbours
Sorry to be cheesy with this one but I couldn’t help myself. I have really started to realise the importance …
Protective clothing for the elderly
This article was in the Independent newspaper today and it just goes to show how the appliance of science can …
Large waists and the health risk to women.
Over 50% of British women have waists that are larger than the recommended healthy size, experts have reported. Large waists …
Save money on fuel bills
With many elderly people fearing large fuel bills it is hardly surprising that many are failing to hear their …
What to pack for a hospital stay
It is not just expectant mothers that should have a hospital bag packed ! It’s always useful to have …
Testamonials
(I had to publish this as a post in order to add it as a link to my Testamonial page …
Aspirin versus Warfarin
Asprin could be as effective as more expensive drugs for heart failure patients with a normal heart rhythm researchers …
Treating age related macular degeneration
Age related macular degeneration causes the loss of central vision in older adults and can cause substantial difficulties with everyday …
Can I hire a stair lift
Can I hire a stair lift instead of buying one ? Do you know someone elderly who wants to remain …
The G8 dementia summit
The G8 Dementia Summit – A Missed Opportunity ? This article has been kindly contributed by Chris Moon Willems from …
Flexy foot ferrules
Introducing a new concept in walking stick ferrules I saw these in my local branch of Boots chemist and thought …
Competition to win
A Flexyfoot ferrule Simply sign up to my free newsletter to stand a chance of winning a Flexyfoot ferrule.
Free GPS tracker for anyone with a diagnosis of dementia
I came across Ostrich in 2013 in Farewell magazine. I contacted them and have watched them explode into something huge. …
Men could be living as long as women
It appears the gap between male and female life expectancy is closing and men could be living as long as …
Elderly fostering
I have to admit I am stuck for words, but as usual when something rattles my cage then somehow …
Sunshine,vitamin D and the elderly
In 2009 medical experts stated that the elderly would benefit from more exposure to the sun to prevent cardiovascular …
The cost of diabetes
The cost of diabetes is not only measured by those living with the disease but it also has far reaching …
Weight training in later life
In general as we grow older we lose strength, balance and coordination. To what extent this occurs depends on a …
Motability
Over the past 35 years, Motability has helped over three million disabled people become mobile, exchanging their mobility allowance to …
Housing benefit and retirement developments
Housing benefit and retirement developments Did you know that elderly people in receipt of housing benefits can live in …
Winter foot health
Winter foot health problems include painful chilblains. Feet are mostly “put away” in winter, stuffed in shoes and boots …
Happy New Year
Happy New Year Happy New Year to you and yours. I sincerely hope it brings all you hope, dream and …
Age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition affecting the macula ,part of the retina,at the back of the eye. …
Life is all about Choices
With thoughts turning to a New Year and Resolutions are we taking enough responsibility for our own health. Working with …
Age Related Macular Degeneration
Age related macular degeneration is the largest cause of sight loss in the Uk In the UK most blindness and …
Purpose built retirement property
Purpose built retirement property for the elderly I know this …
Keeping mobility scooter users safe.
Mobility scooters come in all shapes and sizes like their drivers really ! Wonderful inventions and many elderly and disabled …
Cold homes cost the NHS
This came from the BBC News 22 November 2012 Last updated at 02:20 Cold homes cost NHS more than a billion, Age …
Fall prevention in the elderly
NHS call for a cohesive plan to cut the elderly falling One third of adults over 65 and half …
What is this years’ Christmas film
This year the only Christmas film anyone needs to watch is this one ! What would your pledge be ? …
Meet my dementia expert
Introducing Paul Smith Paul has very kindly accepted my request to become my resident dementia expert. Paul is available for …
Dirty Old Men !
Why do some people call some old men “dirty old men “? Call me naive or idealistic in my thinking …
Flexyfoot walking stick
Introducing the new Flexyfoot walking stick The Flexyfoot ferrules for walking sticks which can also be used on crutches and …
Let’s talk about dementia
The Telegraph shared that currently less than half of those living with Dementia in the UK are not being diagnosed formally …
Uneven pavements and the elderly
Uneven pavements and the elderly Whilst accompanying a 94 year old gentleman to the dentist I was able to appreciate …
In case of emergency
In case of emergency (ICE card) Each year one in three people over the age of 65 will fall. …
Unwilling caregiving
Not everyone wants to be a carer I’m lucky to still have a young mum, however it’s at the back …
Musical reminiscence
What is musical reminiscence ? Musical Reminiscence is the perfect blend of several highly therapeutic and enjoyable activities for the …
What is Sundowners syndrome?
I heard someone refer to their husband as having Sundowners syndrome and didn’t know what this meant to him and …
Human rights and sensible care!
What do beaurocrats know about dementia ? There may be some in the European court of Human Rights who have …
Ostrich purple angel ambassadors
What does an Ostrich purple angel ambassador do ? 50 Ostrich Purple Angel Ambassadors are being appointed worldwide to …
The Stick Stay
Have you noticed how walking sticks and grabbers always end up on the floor ? Now there is a solution. …