Having a bath safely Warm, relaxing and soothing. Who doesn’t love a bath once in a while? Surrounded by lovely …
As Safe as Houses
stairlifts help reduce the chance of falling.
Teething Troubles
Teething Trouble. How to encourage someone with dementia to brush their teeth Just as we teach a young child …
Keep warm, stay well
Stay warm, stay well Blimey it’s cold out there! Here are some quick tips to getting and staying warm. Plenty …
Unsafe at the wheel
Unsafe At the wheel. Following a conversation with someone concerned about her parents’ welfare, health and safety on many levels, …
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 …
Unsafe carbon monoxide detectors
WHICH reveal unsafe carbon monoxide detectors Which reveal the unsafe carbon monoxide detectors that failed their safety test. Find out how …
Preventing Falls
Preventing Falls “Pride comes before a fall”. More often than not far more than just pride is lost following a …
Scald prevention
Preventing scalds in the elderly The elderly are especially at risk of accidents and I am passionate about doing all …
Call bell alarm systems
Call bell alarm systems for the elderly We all want the elderly to remain at home for as long as …
Warm Homes Discount
Warm Homes Discount If income is low people may be entitled to £135 discount off their Winter electricity bill under the UK’s …
5 ways to prevent a fall
5 ways to prevent a fall Did you realise you loose 30% of our muscle strength between the ages of …
Bedroom safety
Bedroom safety for the elderly Most of us think as the most dangerous rooms in the homes of the elderly …
Hot Water Bottles
Hot water bottles and the elderly Hot water bottles have been in existence since the 16th century. Hot coals from the …
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 …
Hot Drinks Safely.
Help keep the elderly safe when making hot drinks The household kettle is a basic fundamental for every household but …
Future Home Care, Robots?
I personally think this is a little futuristic but I can also see the advantages. I like the fact ‘Hector’ …
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 …
Avoiding Falls in the elderly
How can we help to prevent falls in the elderly ? A few easy steps to take include; Mopping up …
Drawing test and stroke risks
A 2012 study finds a link between a simple line test and the increased risk of a stroke in men. …
Fire Safety for Older People
Older People Set to be Safer in Their Homes due to a Fire Safety initiative. Millions of older people in the …
Security for the Elderly
Security for the elderly is essential, what can be done to protect them ? Many older people feel slightly more …
National Falls Awareness Week
Falls awareness week runs from June 15th-21st 2014 Falls represent a serious problem for older people; they occur in around …
Why ignore advice about falls ?
Why do many older people ignore advice about falls ? Many older people consider fall prevention advice as …
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 …
Fall prevention in the elderly
NHS call for a cohesive plan to cut the elderly falling One third of adults over 65 and half …
Fall prevention and medication
Did you know that if someone takes more than four prescription medications per day they are at an increased risk …
What is Tele-care ?
What is Tele-care ? Most of us are familiar with the emergency call bell systems for the elderly but as …
Disabled facilities grant
Disabled facilities grant The disabled facilities grant may be available from the council if someone you care for needs …
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 …
Good Ideas
I love good ideas and this is useful for any household. A simple label on a covered food item stating …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Test smoke alarms for the elderly
Smoke alarms save lives. How often do you test the one in the home of the elderly person you …