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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Competition to win
A Flexyfoot ferrule Simply sign up to my free newsletter to stand a chance of winning a Flexyfoot ferrule.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Elder Abuse
I am delighted to share with you another contribution from Chris Moon-Willems who very kindly contributes articles to Caron Cares. This …
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 …
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 …
Elderly drink drivers
Elderly drink drivers You have an awkward dilemma. You know someone elderly is drinking and driving, what do you do …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Moving your parent in
Moving your parent in Moving your parent into your home may be an option to consider when they need …
Bladder Problems
Bladder problems affect millions Bladder problems are not a normal part of ageing and 7 million people have an overactive …
Medical IDs
Medical IDs save lives ! If you know someone living with a medical condition Medical IDs are invaluable and may …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“Wheelchairs by Wings”
“Wheelchairs by Wings” A lovely story of the kindness and generosity of strangers and the tenacity of an individual to …
Great Range Mobility
Caron Cares Advertiser Welcome to Great Range Mobility, the one stop store for all your mobility needs. We aim to …
Specialist clothing for the elderly
As we age comfort and practicality may be preferential to high end fashion but never the less we still want …
Why are elderly people so pale ?
Have you noticed how most elderly are pale skinned ? So why are elderly people so pale ? As …