ITV
“Dying to stay!” Having had several cases come to light of elderly people and people with dementia almost starving to …
Be Safe, Be Seen
Be Safe, Be Seen With one in nine road deaths in the United Kingdom now being a scooter user, we …
Dementia & hospital stays
Hospitals are not good places for people with dementia. Many of us know that people with dementia can decline …
Free room thermometers
Indian Summer I know I share this often, that’s because it is important. To have a thermometer sent to someone …
Social care in the news
This is the first of my series of shared news items. There is plenty of change afoot in the social …
Flagship Dementia Care
Rose Lodge, Exmouth, Devon. Voted outstanding by C.Q.C in 2016 With so much negative press surrounding social care I wanted …
Great South West Care Show
Finalist in 2 Categories – Boy! – What a year ! No words needed really. Just to let you know …
The Herbert Protocol
The Herbert Protocol Where has this been for the last 4 years of my blogging? Better late than never! …
Depression
Depression in the elderly With ageing comes understandable stresses. Lack of mobility, pain, bereavement can all contribute to feeling low …
Iron on labels-Dementia
Iron on labels Now in addition to the newly re-branded dementia assistance cards that have proved to be worth their …
People not Policy
People not Policy When I was invited to contribute an article on “The Future of Ageing” for the Institute of …
Laughter Yoga
What is laughter Yoga? Laughter Yoga – A Unique Concept Laughter Yoga is a revolutionary idea – simple and profound. …
Logo
Introducing my new logo After 4 years of blogging I have finally had a logo designed. This will be on …
Chia seeds
Until recently many people in the UK hadn’t heard of the Chia seeds but with them heralded as the next …
Be safe, Be seen
Keep scooter users visible. Following on from my earlier post on the poor driving skills of SOME mobility scooter users …
Improving Poor circulation
Cold hands, warm heart Poor circulation is a common problem, particularly among women but also among men. Does someone …
D for Dementia
D for Dementia – Case Study from Diagnosis This is a true case study and I will link to forthcoming …
Personal Assistants
What is a personal assistant ? Can I have one ? A personal assistant is the new and more professional …
Alzheimers Dementia Guide
The Dementia Guide This is a must have for anyone with a new diagnosis of any form of dementia. It …
“Happy to Share”
“Happy to Share My Table” I have been so busy working on this project using social media such as Facebook …
Free Tablet Guide
Get to grips with a Tablet device with some help from WHICH I am a great believer in devices, from …
Restoring sight-Give Vision
Sight PLUS – Vision Enhancement As someone who has a keen interest in products and services to help anyone with …
Aqua paint activities for people with Dementia
Aqua Paint activities for people with dementia I have been a big fan of the games and activities available from …
Great Hoover For The Elderly
Safer And Easier to Use Caron Cares is in effect the “Which” Guide to Helping the Elderly and there are …
Avocado Pears
10 reasons to eat more Avocado and it’s never too late to start Prostate Cancer Prevention Avocados have been shown …
Need it to Read it
Need It to Read It Campaign All health and adult social care providers in England are now required to provide …
Eldercare offering
Will eldercare become as common as childcare ? A number of major employers are now offering “eldercare” help looking after …
Preventing Falls
Preventing Falls “Pride comes before a fall”. More often than not far more than just pride is lost following a …
What is Doppel
What is Doppel and how might it help the elderly and people with Dementia Do you care for someone …
Sepsis
Sepsis In my four years here this is the first time I will have covered sepsis. Such a vital subject, …
Fortisip
Fortisip, nutrition boosting drinks These drinks are ideal for anyone elderly who may not be getting the vitamins or minerals …
Loss of Appetite
Loss of appetite in someone elderly. Proper nutrition is vital to the elderly in order to maintain good health, retain …
Pads that detect urine infections
Pixie Pads for detecting Urine Infections An interesting name for an amazing new product newly launched in the UK ( Summer …
Devon Life
Devon Life Just a quick update for anyone who doesn’t use Facebook or Twitter that as of September I am …
Tibs – Micro Tips for me
Tibit – Micro tipping for online content Introducing you to Tibit. After winning my category at the UK Blog Awards …
Flu Jab and a brace of pheasants
I have just come across this article I wrote 2 years ago and thought I would share it here. It’s …
Power Cut
Priority Assistance Did you know that if you are elderly, disabled, chronically ill, or have a hearing or visual impairment …
Dementia Help Labels
Now Available as Labels The personalised Dementia assistance cards are getting amazing feedback and we are soon to hit the …
Protected mealtimes
Are Protected meal times a recipe for disaster ? I have always been a believer in “You are what you …
Holistic approach to care
Care as a whole-holistic care A holistic approach to care is often impossible for front line hospital staff. Working …
Improving Circulation
Cold hands, warm heart. Cold hands, warm heart is the old adage, but is your circulation less than …
I have dementia
I have Dementia – Don’t forget me! I have recently attended a really interesting dementia awareness training day which …
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins and when to worry about them. Varicose veins can affect people of all ages (including me ) but …
An Apple a Day
It’s never too late to look after your health I was heartened this week when an 87 year old told …
Large Print Scrabble
Large Print Scrabble We all know that it is important to use our brains to guard against dementia. Scrabble …
Manuka Honey
Manuka Honey as a potential wound healer Disclaimer: Always seek medical advice in the first instance and do not use …
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 …
Elder Abuse
No one wants to believe it happens but it does, but to witness it is shocking. Please read my true …
Pureed Foods
Pureed food the dignified way Pureed food from Oakhouse Foods that look good enough to eat. Pureed individually and re- …
Don’t let the elderly overheat
Don’t let the elderly overheat in the Summer Special reader offer. Save over £5 on the official retail price of …
Remote Controlled Help
Safe and easy – remote controlled help for the elderly. For a ridiculously affordable £14 or less you can help …
Vitamins
Know your vitamins Did you know that as you age you start to lack certain vitamins ? Elderly people often …
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes- Know the symptoms Diabetes is a long-term condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. …
Own Home v Care Home
Home Sweet Home Around three in five (59 per cent) of people aged 75 to 85 do not want to …
No appetite
No appetite, how do you maintain good nutrition ? Weight loss in the elderly is common place but not …
Blogger of the Year
Ha, ha, just found this one that I obviously forgot to post. Very out of date as I then went …
Showering with a wound or cast
Showering with a wound or cast Accidents happen and sadly as we age falls become more common place. I visited …
Foods for eye health
Foods for eye Health Good eyesight is important to us all. I am realising this more as I age as …
Winner UKBA16
3 weeks on For anyone who doesn’t follow me on social media but pops back here now and then this will …
Hoarding
Hoarding and the elderly Whilst not all hoarding is quite to this extent it can become an issue. Local …
Protective covers for plaster casts
Protective covers for plaster casts can prevent damage to clothes and fabric furniture. Plaster casts are rough and easily snag other fabrics
Supermarket Trolleys
Supermarket Trolleys for wheelchair users As a home help that really believes in inclusion for the elderly I wanted to …
Assisted travel for the elderly
Assisted Travel for the elderly and disabled Having recently seen an air line passenger desperately upset and shaking having …
Personal care should not be a luxury
Is personal care for the elderly becoming a luxury ? When someone cannot care for themselves it should not be …
Wasting Doctors Time.
Is it wasting Doctors time ?. Most of us like to think that we only visit the Doctors when we …
Where can I hire mobility aids
Where can I hire mobility aids ? One option is the British Red Cross who help people return to their …
Uplifting video about ageing
Scared of getting old? This is a beautiful film about how one couple fearful of ageing worked with their fears …
UK Blog Awards Final
Today’s the Day ! Once again, thank you so much for voting for me. I know it was a pain …
Pensioner Numbers
With the Queen having just turned 90 did you know …. that the number of pensioners has doubled …
Breast Cancer Screening over 70
Breast cancer screening for women over 70 Women aged over 70 are not routinely invited for breast screening. However they are still entitled to …
Dementia-A true Story
This is a post I shared way back in 2012. I would like to think that now people with dementia …
Caring for Fingernails
Caring for Fingernails for someone elderly I cut the finger nails of one of my clients today who has …
UK Blog Awards
Thank you And guess what ? My invitation arrived today – what a co-incidence ! With just over 2 weeks until …
Cutlery for Arthritic hands
Arthritis in your hands doesn’t only cause pain, stiffness and weakness if it is in all the finger joints it …
High Carbs & The Elderly Brain
Do excess carbohydrates harm the elderly brain ? A balanced diet includes food rich in carbohydrates. Although there are many fitness gurus …
Hot drinks with out the risk of scalding
One cup water boilers are easier and safer Older people are at the highest risk for fatal injuries from burns …
Indoor Wheeled Trolleys
Indoor Trolleys are a real help The elderly sometimes need a helping hand and carrying items when mobility is reduced. …
Plugs made easy
Do you know someone who struggles with plugs ? Even at my tender age I have noticed my hands are …
Sleep problems-Cherry Juice
Cherries may be small but their health benefits are huge. Recently sleeping tablets have been linked to Dementia. It has …
10 Secrets of Healthy Ageing
Patrick Holford author of “The 10 Secrets to Healthy Ageing I do think that diet and health are key components …
Best foods for AMD
What are the best foods to eat to prevent Age Related Macular Degeneration. Even for people who have AMD consuming …
Malnutrition
Malnutrition in the elderly is more common than you may think. The Malnutrition Task Force is an independent group …
Could Sterols Damage Your Health
Could so called “healthy” sterols actually be damaging your health ? You only have to visit any supermarket to realise …
Large Print Bills for People with Poor Sight
Do you know someone with poor sight ? Think Big !Crosswords and Books are not …
A helping hand with jar lids
Can’t open jars ? Do you know someone who really struggles to open jar lids ? I am …
Shingles Jab
Older People urged to get a jab Older people in the UK are being urged to get a shingles jab …
Assistance Card Feedback
The Dementia Assistance Card – Feedback Being free to all I really thought the Dementia assistance card would have found …
Legal help for the elderly
Specialist solicitors for the elderly Alongside my blog here I am also very active on other platforms of social media. …
Neighbours
Do you know who your neighbour is ? We have become an isolated society and many people don’t even know …
Pressure Sores
Pressure sores Having seen pressure sores at close quarters I won’t shock you with a picture of them. Instead I …
Home Sweet Home
This is long but I hope you agree worth reading. After 7 years in residential care and 6 months living …
Mothers Day Gifts
Mothers Day gift ideas Are you struggling to find the perfect gift for your elderly Mum? Here are a few …
“Weeds in Nana’s Garden”
“Weeds in Nana’s Garden” I was contacted by Kathryn Harrison from Canada, the author of the book “Weeds in Nana’s …
Elderly/dementia friendly phone
Elderly friendly phone that is also ideal for someone with dementia. I am always happy to share the press …
Scald prevention
Preventing scalds in the elderly The elderly are especially at risk of accidents and I am passionate about doing all …
Rant
As this is my blog I use it as a platform to rant occasionally. I shared this on Facebook recently …
Don’t crush !
Can crushing tablets cause harm ? I am delighted to share this extremely interesting article with you. It was contributed …
The kindest words
This means the world to me I am a big softie. I wouldn’t write this blog and do the projects …
The Future Perfect Company
The Future Perfect Company What is it and what does it aim to do? I was introduced to The Future …
Love is in the air
“Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” (Tennyson) Valentines Day is 2 days away …