We all love a bath, but for anyone less mobile it can be challenging. This article looks at all the available aids to help you take a bath safely
Keeping Elderly People Well During A Heatwave
Keeping elderly people well in a heatwave can save lives. Extreme heat causes preventable deaths each Summer. Here are some useful tips to help
Unsafe To Drive?
If you think an elderly person is unsafe to drive because of a medical condition you can inform DVLA annonymously.
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 …
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 …