My ideal care home, in a perfect world !
In an ideal world this is what my chosen care home would be like I recently wrote this for Care …
Help pensioners beat the rising cost of living ?
How can we help Pensioners beat the rising cost of living ? With the cost of living increasing for us …
The pros and cons of drinking tea for the elderly
Studies suggest that drinking tea whilst eating a meal can reduce the intake of iron by up to 60 % …
Police call for dementia database
Sir Peter Fahy Chief Constable of Greater Manchester is calling for a dementia database He believes a dementia database would help …
Fall prevention and medication
Did you know that if someone takes more than four prescription medications per day they are at an increased risk …
Road safety and the elderly
Road safety and the elderly this winter. There have been several instances recently when driving along one of the busy …
Door step Crime and the elderly
Door step crime and the elderly Many elderly people living alone become the victims of door step crime. Having no …
Filling the gap in care at home
What happens in between carer visits in a moment of crisis ? A 95 year old was unwell with …
Weddings and Alzhiemers
Weddings and Alzheimers What do Weddings and Alzheimers have to do with one another I hear you ask ? Let …
Our Forgotten elderly
Our Forgotten Elderly Jeremy Hunt the health minister addressing a conference in October said as a nation the UK should …
Mobility scooter rules and regulations
Mobility Scooter rules and regulations Did you know that it is NOT compulsory for mobility scooter users to have …
Low Vision Aids
Low Vision Aids A low vision assessment will help people with central vision loss decide whether items like magnifiers …
The truth about dementia
The truth about Dementia This account is written by Norman Mc Namara (Diagnosed with Dementia six years ago …
Donating unwanted Cars for charity
Donating unwanted cars for charity Donating cars for charity is not a new phenomenon but the idea has been …
Mobility scooter users on main roads
Mobility scooter users on main roads I have just had this article published in my local papers for two consecutive …
Protecting the elderly against pickpockets
Protecting the elderly against pickpockets People are at risk of pickpockets anywhere in the world. I live in a medium …
Compassion in Dying
Compassion in Dying Death is inevitable …. one day it will come to us all, yet despite a …
New skills for seeing
New skills for seeing Many people who have sight loss due to macular degeneration may be unaware that they can …
Choosing a Retirement Development
One of the pictures above is a retirement development and one a prison. Can you tell the difference ? Choosing …
What to do after a fall.
What to do after a fall Falls can happen to anyone but as we age the chances of having one …
New strategy on care jobs
New strategy on care jobs A charity representing carers has called for a new strategy on care jobs to help …
“Pil Bob”
Pil Bob The Pil Bob makes it easier for an elderly person to remove tablets …
Grand Parents Day
Grand Parents Day Did you know the 6th of October is National Grandparents day ? What do you think of …
The easy way to put on compression stockings
The easy way to put on compression stockings Many elderly people are advised to wear compression stockings to increase the …
Shingles jab for the elderly
Shingles jabs for the elderly This article was taken from the BBC Health website and was written by …
Help with sight loss
Are you visually impaired or do you know someone who is ? What help do you need and …
Who are the NBFA ?
Who are the NBFA One of the things I love about writing for Caron Cares is I am constantly learning …
War Pensioners Mobility Supplement
War Pensioners Mobility Supplement War Pensioners Mobility Supplement (WPMS) is payable to war pensioners whose pensioned disablement(s) causes them serious …
How to find the perfect care home
How to Find the perfect care home for Mum and Dad Kindly contributed by Chris Moon-Willems of Relative Matters …
Rechargeable Hearing Aids
Rechargeable hearing aids Having watched a client with poor eyesight and limited finger dexterity struggle to change his hearing aid …
Help with NHS Costs
Help with NHS costs Someone you care for may be entitled to help with NHS costs, help their pension go …
GPs to offer better care for elderly patients
Calls for GPs to offer better care for elderly patients Recently in the news was the Health Minister Jeremy Hunts …
Malnutrition Task Force
Malnutrition Task Force Did you know that there is a malnutrition task force in the UK ? Their aim is …
Dementia Statistics in the UK
Dementia statistics in the UK This article is short and sweet and shocking There are around 800,000 people in the …
Minister for the elderly
Minister for the elderly The elderly are a growing sector of our population and yet despite calls for a Minister …
Contact the Elderly
I really would like to highlight the invaluable work “Contact the elderly” do. I am deeply concerned and upset that many …
The loneliness of old age (again)
The loneliness of old age My biggest fear is to be elderly and alone and possibly why I am more …
Does someone have to have no sight to be registered blind ?
Does someone have to have no sight to be registered blind If someone you care for has increasing sight loss …
What is an advanced statement
What is an advanced statement What does an advanced statement cover, who needs one and is it legally binding ? …
Fond Farewell
Fond Farewell Saying goodbye to someone elderly is never easy when you know the end is nearing. I said goodbye …
Retirement development flaws ( again )
Retirement development flaws Once again I am back on my soap box having a rant! This is in a Peverell …
Returning unwanted crutches and sticks
Returning crutches and sticks In an earlier article I highlighted the facts regarding the importance of returning unwanted crutches and …
Furniture for Fundraising
Furniture for funds If a relative or friend is downsizing the chances are they won’t be able to accommodate all …
What is Tele-care ?
What is Tele-care ? Most of us are familiar with the emergency call bell systems for the elderly but as …
Elder Abuse
I am delighted to share with you another contribution from Chris Moon-Willems who very kindly contributes articles to Caron Cares. This …
Disabled facilities grant
Disabled facilities grant The disabled facilities grant may be available from the council if someone you care for needs …
Personal budgets for personal care for older people
More Personal Budgets for personal care for older people This is the first article for “Caron Cares” from Professor …
Medicine Review
Medicine Review Most elderly people take at least five prescription medicines daily. Tesco Pharmacy are offering a consultation for anyone …
Oakhouse Foods “Drop and Go” service
I love Oakhouse foods ! I see myself as an expert problem solver for practical issues relating to the elderly …
Making bathing easier for the elderly
Making bathing easier for the elderly. With mobility issues and increased risk of falls many elderly people avoid taking …
Hearing aid tool
I have recently shared the frustration of my elderly clients struggle with fiddly hearing aid batteries. Hearing loss tends to …
Dementia Aware
How Dementia aware are you ? I have to admit until maybe 10 years ago I had little knowledge of …
Mental health issues in the elderly
Mental health and the elderly My first three visits today were all to people with varying degrees of mental health …
Dementia Dogs
Dementia Dogs This week two highly trained Dementia dogs have started working with two couples in Tayside.This is as …
Elderly drink drivers
Elderly drink drivers You have an awkward dilemma. You know someone elderly is drinking and driving, what do you do …
Bath step aids
Bath step aids for the elderly Many elderly people find getting in and out of the bath difficult but …
Poor care standards
Poor Care Standards I would like to think that since the disclosure of poor care standards at the Stafford Hospital …
Home care now and in the future
I have just completed the Guardian Home Care Survey which questioned my experience of Home Care provision. This questioned me …
Bad Day Good Day
Today has been a mixed day for me emotionally. At 7 am this morning I was talking to my …
Lonely lives of the elderly
Lonely lives of the rural elderly The Daily Telegraph reported on the 22nd of July on the lonely lives of …
Design flaws in retirement developments
This is another observation in the lack of thought that is applied at the planning and design stages of some …
Skin Cancer Awareness
We all know the risk associated with Skin Cancer but few of us have probably witnessed the devastating effects it …
Can anti-oxidant foods prevent Dementia?
Can anti-oxidant foods prevent Dementia ? Anti-oxidant has become a little of a buzz-word now. So what does it mean …
Foods to avoid whilst taking Warfarin
Foods to avoid whilst taking Warfarin Warfarin is a widely prescribed medication for those at risk of a …
Heat wave: Caring for older people
Heat wave: Caring for older people Older people are at increased risk of heat related illness, especially if they live …
TV remote controls for those with sight loss
Remote Controls for those with sight loss I personally feel it is essential to help those with sight loss remain …
Free St Johns Ambulance App
Free St Johns Ambulance App I have just downloaded the free St Johns Ambulance App from the Apple app store. …
Learn from older people
Learn from Older People Methodist Homes (MHA) are hosting their conference on Wednesday 13th of November. This day long …
Rob Cares !
Rob Harris is “Rob Cares” I stumbled across Rob Harris on Twitter and was obviously curious as we share a …
Over 60 ? What should you be eating ?
If you are over 60 what should you be eating ? Vitamins are vital as we age. Physiological and psychological …
How to ensure an elderly person feels valued
How to ensure an elderly person feels valued. This to me is such an important subject and here are …
Bunions
What causes Bunions and what treatments are available ? I have terrible feet ! I was born with a bent …
Pictures to Share
In 2005 in response to seeing how dementia affects the ability of people to enjoy traditional media, Helen Bate established Pictures …
Moving your parent in
Moving your parent in Moving your parent into your home may be an option to consider when they need …
Can I shower or bath with a broken Limb?
Can I bathe or swim with a plaster cast? Many elderly people fall and break limbs, usually arms and legs …
One touch jar opener
Struggle to open jars ? Many older people struggle to open jars as arthritic hands and general loss of strength …
Bladder Problems
Bladder problems affect millions Bladder problems are not a normal part of ageing and 7 million people have an overactive …
Grocery essentials from Oakhouse foods
More than just meals to your door ! You may have heard of Oakhouse foods ? They are …
Medical IDs
Medical IDs save lives ! If you know someone living with a medical condition Medical IDs are invaluable and may …
Good Ideas
I love good ideas and this is useful for any household. A simple label on a covered food item stating …
How to ensure an elderly person feel valued
I am passionate about helping the elderly feel good about themselves. When they are in pain, struggling to maintain independence …
Seat cushions
Seat cushions to aid getting out of a chair. One of my elderly ladies got out of her chair so …
Male Urine Problems
As all men age the size of their prostate increases. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BHP) is a gradual enlargement of the …
Retirement Developments
Retirement Developments are big business with more and more being built as we all live longer and want …
Half the Uk population will get cancer
This article in Cover magazine was written by Fiona Murphy and contains alarming statisics. Almost half the UK population will …
Sport for the elderly
You can’t help getting older but you still don’t have to get OLD. With this in mind, sport for the …
Caring for dentures
Nearly 11 million people in the UK wear dentures and I clean some of them ! I was unsure as …
Community car service
A community car service provides an essential lifeline for the elderly and disabled. Run purely by volunteers throughout the UK …
What are bisphosphonates?
What are bisphosphonates? This is the name given to the family of drugs used to treat osteoporosis although there are two …
Orchestrating Care from a distance
Chris Moon Willems Chris is a published author and leading expert in the field of elderly care who has appeared …
Purpose built retirement complexes – observation
This is a little rant really about observations in purpose built retirement complexes. I have several clients who live …
What do you do when someone dies at home?
No one likes to talk about death but what do you do when someone dies at home ? It has …
Water level indicator for people with sight loss
Do you worry about an elderly relative scalding themselves when making a drink ? This applies especially to someone with …
Shoe Laces that don’t need tying
Shoe laces that don’t need tying Many elderly people find tying shoe laces difficult either due to an inability to …
Retro decoration for those living with dementia
Living in the past in the present for those living with dementia One of the key services offered …
Independence in the Kitchen for the elderly
Maintaining independence in the kitchen for the elderly can be achieved by making a few changes and a little thought. …
How to help someone with sight loss use a microwave
How to help someone with sight loss use a microwave Most elderly people today are microwave users, the ease at …
Parkinsons Disease
Parkinson’s disease is still little understood despite pioneering research. The causes of this condition are still unknown and there is …
Talking clocks
Talking Clocks for those with sight loss. Knowing the time is important for all of us. When to get up, …
Good lighting helps those with sight loss.
Good lighting helps those with sight loss see objects in the home and can make a significant difference to their …