Happy New Year
Happy New Year Happy New Year to you and yours and I hope you will enjoy your celebrations and are …
Improvised Urine Bottles for Men
Need a male urine bottle and the shops are shut ? If you are caring for a man following illness …
RNIB Sale-Upto 75% off
RNIB Sale Post Christmas sales are not just on the High Street, the RNIB sale is currently on with savings …
Looking Back at 2014
Looking back over 2o14 for Caron Cares Looking back over this year I do have to pinch myself. Companies have …
Beware of Grapefruit and Medication.
You may think grapefruit is a healthy choice for Breakfast – think again ! For younger people grapefruit is a …
Acorn Stairlifts Change Lives
This is a lovely kind Christmas Story. December 2014 Grandson is coming home for Christmas thanks to donation A …
Come on Age UK!
This winter with energy prices still high, there is a growing concern that many elderly people are failing to heat their …
Christmas Feast
As you sit down to your Christmas Feast spare a thought for those who won’t. Do you have an elderly …
Denture Cleaning – Top Tip
Cleaning dentures. When cleaning dentures ensure that you don’t use hot water as this makes dentures brittle and don’t use …
Denture Cleaning Tablets – Top Tip
If you care for someone elderly who has dentures they probably have denture cleaning tablets don’t they? Did you know …
Mobile Phones for Older People
Mobile Phones that suit the needs of the elderly. Many older people are keenly embracing mobile phone technology now …
Thank you and Happy Christmas
Thank you for your support and interest in Caron Cares. Happy Christmas and wishing you a Happy and Healthy 2015 Many …
Christmas with Dementia
Introduction. I was delighted to be approached by the company responsible for marketing for the UK’s largest independent care …
Shortlisted in the UK Blog Awards
Caron Cares is amongst the Top Ten Health blogs in the UK Well that’s what they said in the email …
Key Safe Top Tip
Do You Struggle To Stop The Key From Slipping In a Key Safe ? I do and when I …
Easy Unwrapping Top Tip
Make Christmas unwrapping easy for someone elderly Stiff, sore and swollen fingers make unwrapping parcels tightly bound with …
Text Santa
Text Santa and help raise funds for the Alzheimer’s society In 2014 the Alzheimer’s Society is one of six charities …
The Home Heat Helpline
As Winter deepens, how many elderly people are worried about their fuel bills? Apparently research by Age UK suggests that …
Bloglovin
I am just publishing this post so Bloglovin can let me claim Caron Cares as my blog and so …
A Senior Christmas Thought
Written by Pearl Whitehead on 11th December 2014 Pearl is a Caron Cares reader and newsletter subscriber who contacted …
Toys for People With Dementia
Toys are not just for children. Play offers great benefits for people with dementia. When we think of toys we …
EZ-Trainer Adult Stabiliser Wheels
EZ- Trainer Adult Stabiliser Wheels. Are you wondering what to buy an elderly relative for a present ? Are they a …
Large Print Puzzles
There is a distinct lack of large print puzzle books in our shops. I live in a town where …
A Good Death
No one likes to talk about death but there is such a thing as a good death. I am feeling …
5 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Dementia
Reducing your risk of developing dementia More people fear developing Dementia than Cancer and according to the Alzheimer’s Society there …
Caring For an Elderly Person at Home
A friendly guide to caring for an elderly person at home. Written by Caron Cares reader and newsletter subscriber, Pearl …
“We can be Heroes – Just for one day”
“November Heroes” When I was stood listening to the Remembrance service I realised this was the one day that we …
Help for Carers
Help for Carers, Help to Combat Carer Isolation. Our army of carers do a wonderful job and save the …
Today is Carers Rights Day
Make life fairer for carers Carers Rights Day 28 November 2014 I have taken this directly from their website but …
Doctors
Shake up to Doctors surgeries The Government have ambitious plans to make it easier for us all to see a …
Happy Mind helps Healthy Body
It’s a well know fact that a happy mind can help maintain a healthy body. So much emphasis …
Reader Discount from Hearing Direct
Save 10% on all first orders – Ideal for Christmas shopping. Readers of Caron Cares and my Facebook friends are are …
Ringtons And Residential Homes.
Do you work in a residential care environment ? Do Ringtons call on your home ? Elderly residents …
TrueCall – Nuisance Call Blocker.
The TrueCall Nuisance call blocker Special offer for all Caron Cares readers on the TrueCall nuisance call blocker- see bottom of …
Living with Dementia,
First Steps to Living with Dementia by Dr Simon Atkins. A diagnosis of dementia is daunting and naturally creates so …
Ring pens
Ring pens are ideal for someone elderly These Ergonomic Ring-Pens are a wonderful idea for anyone who finds it difficult to …
Age Related Statistics
The fact is the population of the UK is growing in size and we are all living longer. Ageing …
Eat well to age well
Eat well to age well. Health is the key to being able to enjoy a long, independent and happy life. We …
Social Media Helps Combat Loneliness
Social media sites such as Facebook and Gransnet are helping reduce the amount of isolation and loneliness felt by …
Mobile Phones for the Elderly
Mobile Phones for the elderly. Many elderly people have willingly embraced technology and use a mobile phone. However there are …
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. …
21 advantages of growing old
21 Advantages of growing old. I do sometimes ask myself the question, “are there advantages of growing old?” and usually …
Staying in touch with elderly relatives
Staying in touch is so important for the elderly. Life is lived at such a fast pace nowadays and …
Old – What’s in a word ?
What or when is ‘old’ ? I know an 87 year-old who is having a passionate sexual relationship with a …
Clocks for people with Dementia
Clocks for people with dementia help them stay independent. Dementia causes short term memory loss and sufferers often forget what …
D-Trekkers
Elderly or disabled people wanting to travel overland have additional help now. Have you ever tried travelling with someone with …
FREE GPS Trackers for anyone in the UK with Dementia
Keep someone with dementia safe with a FREE tracking device. It might just save their life. Dementia destroys the brain cells …
Telegraph Guide to Long and short term care
Looking for care for a loved one? Do you need to think about finding a home for a loved …
What to do when someone dies
No one really wants to talk about it but one day someone you care for may die. Would you know what …
Older People in the Media Awards
I am delighted to share here on Caron Cares that Caron Cares has made it to the finals. The Older …
Theraputic “go anywhere” massage cushions
Do you have aches and pains ? Do you suffer from stiff muscles and joints ? This is a “go …
Ping Pong Care Campaign
The Ping Pong Care Campaign is a fabulous idea to challenge perceptions about what the elderly can do. Residents …
Free course for Carers
“When you’re caring for others, who’s caring for you”. Being a carer can be hard work, you can read my …
CQC change and shadow Health Minister calls for an end to abuse.
The Care Quality Commission, the body responsible for regulating health and social care services in England is to radically change …
Virgin Atlantic airline working with the Purple Angel
Virgin Atlantic accept an invitation to learn more about dementia from the Purple Angel Association. This is a very exciting …
Carer Crisis and Care Less
Sometimes I use this site to simply share my thoughts about being elderly and the sheer hell of it at times. …
Hearing loop system for hearing aid users
Do you or someone you care for use hearing aids? Do you sometimes find group conversations a struggle ? Currently …
Ageing in Nigeria.
I am aware that I write from a very white middle class point of view and was delighted when one …
Nutrition for Good Vision
Having seen the devastation caused by my Mother in Laws’ sight loss, nutrition for good vision is of great importance …
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 …
“Reachers”
“Reachers” or “grabbers” as I have always called them are a must for an elderly person who is …
Dehydration In the Elderly
How to avoid dehydration and ten top tips to keep the elderly well hydrated. Introduce more juicy fruits such as melons …
Debt Problems and the Elderly
How to help an elderly person who has debt problems. Retirement should be the time people relax and spend time …
Flexyfoot Walking Stick Ferrules Change Lives.
The Flexyfoot walking stick and walking stick ferrules are changing lives. I have loved David Goodwins “Flexyfoot” since I …
Respite help for carers
Respite care for carers is essential to maintain their health and well being. Caring for someone is demanding enough …
Older Drink Drivers
The number of older drink drivers is on the increase ! According to a survey the number of over …
Put some Oomph into Life
Put some Oomph into life. Sometimes I come across things I just LOVE and this is one of …
Friends of the Elderly
Friends of the Elderly launch a new Downing Street backed Campaign. Friends of the elderly have launched a major new …
Disabled Persons Railcard
The Disabled Persons Railcard. Costing £10 less than the Senior Citizens Railcard ( at £20 ) the Disabled Persons …
Don’t be lonely
Don’t be lonely. If you are blind or partially sighted the RNIB run a wonderful free phone service to …
Foot Osteoarthritis
Foot osteoarthritis is more common than you would think. Foot osteoarthritis is thought to affect one in six over 50’s …
Talking newspapers
Talking newspapers for people with sight loss. For many people with sight loss reading the local paper is …
Mobile day centre
How can a mobile day centre work ? With local authorities forced to close elderly peoples’ day centres it was …
Osteoporosis
My Mother-in-Law had undiagnosed osteoporosis until she simultaneously fractured both collar bones. She did nothing to cause the fractures, no …
“Not Dead Yet”
Meet Lynne Ruth Miller whose comedy stand up career began at 71. Whilst Caron Cares is designed as an …
Long handled Poop Scoop
Long handled Poop Scoop. For many elderly people their 4 legged doggie friends are their lifeline. Not only a …
Occasionally I Rant
Occasionally I rant and here is the most recent ! I apologise to my FB friends as this appeared …
Bitter Sweet – a reflective moment
Bitter sweet – a reflective moment. Whilst Caron Cares is primarily designed to offer great advice and really useful …
Folding white walking stick
Folding white walking stick Many older people have mobility and sight problems. I have been aware of folding walking …
Caring for a loved one with dementia
Dementia and the family by Rachel Johnstone Dementia and the family is a tactile resource for anyone caring for a …
Please think local authorities
Please think, local authorities. I arrived to visit a 95 customer of mine to find him enraged to the point …
Walking stick umbrella
Walking stick umbrella For someone who needs light support from a walking stick and also needs to have an umbrella …
Macular sunglasses
Macular sunglasses are designed to prevent light entering the eyes. You have probably seen older people wearing them, the huge …
iCabz taxi tracker
Taxi Tracker to keep an eye on your relative whilst using a taxi. If you have an elderly relative …
Medication and Sight Loss
Medication and sight loss don’t make good partners. With the introduction of blister pack medicine managers this is helped but …
Large Print Keyboard Stickers
Large print keyboard stickers for people with sight loss. This is a useful aid for anyone with sight loss …
Kiwi to fight fatigue and boost energy
Need an energy boost that is also denture friendly ? If you care for someone elderly who would benefit …
Antibiotic resistance
What can we do about antibiotic resistance Antibiotics are important medicines, helping to fight infections caused by bacteria. Antibiotic …
How to help someone with sight loss
Helping someone with sight loss The invention of microwaveable ready meals has made mealtimes easier for the elderly who either …
Dementia and the family
Good ideas to help you communicate with someone with dementia. This book “Dementia and the family” written by Rachel …
Loneliness in the elderly
Meet Len, one of my home-help gentlemen. Len is lucky at 89 to have been fit and well enough …
Respecting our Veterans
Today is Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces day provides us all with a chance to acknowledge the the service …
Stroke – F.A.C.E. Know The Symptoms
Recognise the symptoms – save lives You can recognise a stroke using the FAST test FACIAL weakness: Can the …
“Just checking”- monitoring service
Just checking monitoring service – keeping an eye on elderly relatives. Short of installing CCTV cameras or constantly pestering …
The elderly are annoying – Katie Hopkins
Old news now, but what Katie “said” not did . Katie Hopkins the former Apprentice contestant has made a …
Security for the Elderly
Security for the elderly is essential, what can be done to protect them ? Many older people feel slightly more …
Protecting the elderly from scams
No one likes to hear of the elderly being the victims of scams, often losing far more than money …
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 …
Ipads for people with dementia
Technology is helping people of all ages and abilities and ipads for people with dementia are a great tool. …
International Caregivers Association
The newly created International Caregivers association is an exciting and ambitious project to unite the world in providing a …