Washing your feet when you can’t reach them Getting older often means having reduced mobility and flexibility which makes washing …
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? No one gives a monkey. Until it affects you or your family.
Boris pledges to fix social care.
Source: Pledges to fix social care could cost Boris Johnson dearly | UK news | The Guardian. Such a huge …
Keywings
Keywings are cheerful rubber attachments for door keys. Designed to make life easier for millions of older people by increasing the grip.
Belated Wishes
Belated wishes to my little blog. Another year has come and passed. April the 17th 2019 saw Caron Cares reach …
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.
Caron Cares & Cosyfeet
Cosyfeet provide comfortable footwear for swollen and troublesome feet.
NHS Funding for Care
NHS Funding for Care Paying for care is a contentious issue. Many people feel they have worked hard …
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 …
Internet and homecare
How the internet is changing home care. The internet has never played such a large part in our society …
Street Wardens
Street Wardens for the elderly We all know we are an increasingly ageing society. We all know there are insufficient …
Keeping Elderly People Safe in a Heatwave.
Heatwave Keeping Elderly people safe in a Heatwave. FREE ROOM THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE- keep an eye on the temperature. Summer has …
Stair lifts
Stairlifts change lives I was contacted by Jennifer Isles of Acorn Stair lifts with this case study proving what an …
Loss of Appetite
Loss of appetite in someone elderly. Proper nutrition is vital to the elderly in order to maintain good health, retain …
Make life easier in the kitchen
Make life easier in the kitchen for the elderly Most elderly people want to remain as independent as possible and …
Caring for Fingernails
Caring for Fingernails for someone elderly I cut the finger nails of one of my clients today who has …
Elderly Vulnerability
Lonely and alone – the vulnerability of the elderly. Case study The last couple of days have been tough at …
Activities for people with Dementia
I was delighted to read about this young man and his tireless efforts to make the lives of those …
Good nutrition for the elderly
Good nutrition for the elderly especially when they lack appetite With so much discussion about obesity currently, it is also …
Fear of falling
Fear of Falling in the elderly A fear of falling is making many elderly people prisoners in their own homes, …
Listen to the elderly
Listen to the elderly I love nothing more than when one of my clients shares a story from the past. …
Haircare for the Elderly
Haircare for the elderly They don’t call it our ‘Crowning Glory’ for nothing, Men and women are still particular about …
The Blue Badge Company
The Blue Badge Company As Ellen Green from the Blue Badge Company has recently pitched to the Dragons on Dragons Den …
Why do men’s eyebrows get bushy with age
Have you ever wondered why do men’s eyebrows get bushy with age ? I have seen the bushiest eyebrows on a gentleman …
Urinary Tract Infections
What is a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)? A urinary tract infection happens when bacteria in the bladder or kidney multiplies …
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. …
Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance Attendance Allowance is a tax-free, non-means tested benefit. You may be entitled to it if you are 65 …
Security for the Elderly
Security for the elderly is essential, what can be done to protect them ? Many older people feel slightly more …
Flu jabs may prevent strokes
There is now even more reason to make sure that the elderly get their flu jab. Research at Lincoln …
Gerontophobia
Gerontophobia is the name given to the fear of ageing and the elderly. Discrimination and ageism have been strongly linked …
Neighbours
Sorry to be cheesy with this one but I couldn’t help myself. I have really started to realise the importance …
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 …
Flexy foot ferrules
Introducing a new concept in walking stick ferrules I saw these in my local branch of Boots chemist and thought …
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 …
Motability
Over the past 35 years, Motability has helped over three million disabled people become mobile, exchanging their mobility allowance to …
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 …
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 …
In case of emergency
In case of emergency (ICE card) Each year one in three people over the age of 65 will fall. …
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 % …
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 …
Malnutrition Task Force
Malnutrition Task Force Did you know that there is a malnutrition task force in the UK ? Their aim is …
Hospital Parking
Hospital Parking Disabled parking is available in most hospital car parks for those who have a Blue Badge. However we …
Disabled facilities grant
Disabled facilities grant The disabled facilities grant may be available from the council if someone you care for needs …
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 …
Magnifying aids
How can you help someone living with sight loss ? On a daily basis through my work as a …
Tablet dispenser for arthritic fingers
This is a really clever and inexpensive idea. I see the problem every day, someone with arthritic fingers struggling to …
Shingles jab for the elderly
Shingles vaccine to be offered routinely for the elderly People in their 70’s in the UK will be offered a …
Helping the elderly get in and out of cars
Mobility problems make it increasingly harder to get in and out of the back seats of most cars. Elderly passengers …
Help at Home for the elderly
Help at Home for the elderly Many elderly people want to remain at home for as long as possible. This …
Vertigo
I always thought vertigo was a fear of heights which I experience despite 10 parachute jumps to try and cure …
Commodes
Commodes may help prevent falls Many elderly people need to visit the loo at night .The combination of walking in …
Elderly friendly cities
I spent the Easter weekend in Manchester and one thing I noticed was the lack of elderly people. I live …
Blue Badge Renewal
The Blue Badge Scheme allows disabled car drivers and those who drive elderly and disabled passengers parking concessions. There are …
Alcohol abuse and the elderly
Alcohol abuse and the elderly is a subject that greatly interest me. We hear time and time again about binge …
Spring On line-computing for the elderly
Spring On line began life as ‘Silver Surfers’ Day’ back in 2002. The aim was to introduce computing for the …
Friends of the Elderly(Charity)
There are several Charities offering both financial assistance and practical help to the elderly. The better known ones include …
Birthday Wishes
One of my favourite clients is 70 this week and as she is such a sweet and thoughtful person came …