2016-12-18 18:00
Clostridium Difficile – what is it ? If you don’t read any further, please just read this. Alcohol gel is not effective against Clostridium Difficile. If you are visiting someone… Read More
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Advice And Information For Anyone Caring For The Elderly
2016-12-16 18:00
Christmas for people with dementia. Christmas is not always the “the most wonderful time of the year” as the song suggests. Many elderly people find Christmas merely emphasizes h… Read More
2016-12-14 20:00
This is one gift not to share at Christmas! Winter vomiting bug, coming soon to a hospital near you. When Norovirus strikes it closes a hospital ward for an average of five to seven da… Read More
2016-12-12 11:02
You can make a difference to someone elderly this Christmas “Operation Christmas Dinner” Sorry the image looks so small, you can get a clearer one here on Facebook to use. Save a… Read More
2016-12-08 19:00
Large Key Safe This Large Key Safe is ideal for someone like myself who struggles with both the key pad and the opening mechanism on other smaller ones. I have some arthritis in my fingers a… Read More
2016-12-06 10:34
One of the proudest moments of my Life This was my proudest moment as an eldercare Blogger, late into the evening at the UK Blog Awards finals in London this April. This was the day I scoope… Read More
2016-12-04 13:00
The Perfect Rise and Recline Chair At the ICL conference, I met some very interesting people, one of whom was Andrew West. He is a metalurgist by trade and has some very interesting ins… Read More
2016-12-02 12:40
Does someone you know struggle to hear the TV ? I always share the Amplicomms press releases as Hearing Direct give my readers a special 10 % discount off first orders with them when you quo… Read More
2016-11-30 19:45
Christmas gift ideas for someone elderly or someone with dementia. The clock is ticking and now with less than 4 weeks until Christmas Day, do you need some help? This is the article feature… Read More
2016-11-28 18:23
Guess who has been invited to write for the Huffington Post ? Here is the info behind the Huff, as it is also known. (Taken from Wikipedia) The Huffington Post (sometimes abbre… Read More
2016-11-26 19:00
Virtual reality and people with dementia. I am not the most tech-savvy person in the world and am known for my lack of enthusiasm for telecare. Although I understand the need for safety… Read More
2016-11-24 09:00
Book Review – The Dementia Whisperer By Ages B Juhasz. I was delighted to be asked to review this book as the winner of the health and social care category at the UK Blog Awards… Read More
2016-11-22 19:27
Affordable funerals with dignity and care. No-one wants to talk about funerals, it’s facing our innermost fears of death but when I stumbled across “Go Simply” I was… Read More
2016-11-20 19:00
Gifts for the elderly this Christmas. Hopefully you are starting to get nicely organised? Gifts bought and wrapped …….No…..struggling to know what to buy for an el… Read More
2016-11-18 18:00
Just Imagine if Santa forgot This has to be one of the best Christmas advertisements of all time, combining Christmas and dementia. A wonderful way to raise awareness of the disease but hope… Read More
2016-11-16 18:30
Winner of the “Care Innovator” category Well, what can I say? Having deliberated as to whether I attended the Great British Care Awards in Bristol on November 12th I then went on… Read More
2016-11-14 20:30
Don’t let our elderly die of cold! Free Room thermometers available again this year. This is my 4th year of distributing them for Age UK as they do seem to forget to promote the… Read More
2016-11-12 20:35
Bitter-sweet success Today sees me at the Regional Finals of the Great British Care Awards in not one but two categories, “Care Innovator” for my dementia assistance range … Read More
2016-11-12 12:00
We all know the social care sector is in trouble. Continued cuts to services when the demand for them is increasing and I have always had some ideas as to how this could change for the bette… Read More
2016-11-10 19:19
I am always keen to involve readers with people interested in the lives and trials of care givers. I was contacted recently by Joe from Nottingham Trent. Please share this to all your… Read More
2016-11-08 19:00
Response to my challenge. I recently challenged 11 mobility scooter manufacturers to make their scooters highly visible as standard. So far, I have only received one response and I think you… Read More
2016-11-06 19:00
The Car Cane I don’t really need to say much about this car cane other than to say how useful they look and as always it’s the simple solutions to the everyday problems that actu… Read More
2016-11-04 12:00
Can I make mobility scooter manufacturers listen? In my bid to help keep mobility scooter users safer I have emailed eleven of the leading manufacturers to ask they them if they feel they ar… Read More
2016-11-02 20:30
Saga’s Rebrand I have just browsed through the first of the newly rebranded Saga’s. No longer the informative magazine for an older person, its more youthful as they feel their … Read More
2016-10-31 20:00
What is CPR and when is it not beneficial ? This doesn’t make for happy reading but it’s better to know so you can make informed decisions regarding a loved one’s care. CPR… Read More
2016-10-29 09:45
“Operation Christmas Dinner” As Tesco say ” Every Little Helps” and this year I am joined by many volunteers across the U.K. who are going to be cooking meals for the… Read More
2016-10-27 11:00
Confusion in the elderly caused by dehydration Confusion in the elderly is often caused by one of the following situations, Dementia or other memory loss Medication De-hydration Urine infect… Read More
2016-10-25 09:01
Win A Trabasack Worth over £40, sorry UK only due to postage costs. I have very kindly been given two Trabasacks by the Future Perfect company which promotes and supports good design f… Read More
2016-10-23 17:00
WHICH reveal unsafe carbon monoxide detectors Which reveal the unsafe carbon monoxide detectors that failed their safety test. Find out how to buy a safe one and avoid the models… Read More
2016-10-21 11:00
The scales have tipped for the social care sector I have been writing for a while on the social care sectors precarious balance on the brink and I am seriously concerned and saddened by what… Read More
2016-10-19 11:00
Talking ATM’s – making money talk. I am going to have to have a closer look into this as to date I was unaware this amazing service was available. The RNIB have been working hard… Read More
2016-10-17 17:00
Dementia – the greatest fear According to a recent article in Saga, 86% of people fear developing dementia. This is also the same percentage as those who dread developing cancer and 2%… Read More
2016-10-15 18:00
Who recycles stairlifts in the UK You know the scenario a family buys a stairlift to help a loved one. loved one dies or goes into a care home and family want the stair lift removed. Yo… Read More
2016-10-13 18:00
Christmas gift ideas for someone elderly or someone with dementia. I realise it is only October, but I had to write my Devon Life Christmas gifts idea article early so I though… Read More
2016-10-11 18:00
Flu Jabs As we move towards the middle of Autumn with Winter officially on December 1st, many of us will be reminded that we are approaching ‘Flu Season’. Many doctor… Read More
2016-10-11 09:22
A team of researchers has found a way for people to check themselves for symptoms of Parkinson’s disease at home, and and all it requires is an app and a computer keyboard. … Read More
2016-10-09 18:00
Should the TV be free ? For many, during a hospital stay, the only source of entertainment for many is the bedside TV. This is charged for though and many people I know can spend up to … Read More
2016-10-07 18:00
“Dying to stay!” Having had several cases come to light of elderly people and people with dementia almost starving to death in care homes and hospitals in the UK, I felt so… Read More
2016-10-03 19:00
Hospitals are not good places for people with dementia. Many of us know that people with dementia can decline rapidly following a stay in hospital. The suffer increased confusion, dis… Read More
2016-09-27 08:09
This is the first of my series of shared news items. There is plenty of change afoot in the social care system and I felt it was important for us to all keep upto date. (If you don’t l… Read More
2016-09-25 11:00
Rose Lodge, Exmouth, Devon. Voted outstanding by C.Q.C in 2016 With so much negative press surrounding social care I wanted to share this wonderful story with you. Rose Lodge is a shining be… Read More
2016-09-23 11:00
Finalist in 2 Categories – Boy! – What a year ! No words needed really. Just to let you know that I have made it to the Final of 2 categories at the Great SW Care Show. Busy afte… Read More
2016-09-21 11:33
The Herbert Protocol Where has this been for the last 4 years of my blogging? Better late than never! The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme that encourages carers, family and frie… Read More
2016-09-18 11:00
Easy on and off Do you know someone who struggles with buttons and still wants to wear lovely clothes? There is a range of clothing produced by a woman’s wear company call… Read More
2016-09-16 11:00
Depression in the elderly With ageing comes understandable stresses. Lack of mobility, pain, bereavement can all contribute to feeling low or feeling depressed. While some people… Read More
2016-09-14 11:00
Iron on labels Now in addition to the newly re-branded dementia assistance cards that have proved to be worth their weight in gold to those who have them, you can now have iron o… Read More
2016-09-12 10:00
People not Policy When I was invited to contribute an article on “The Future of Ageing” for the Institute of Longevity I was delighted yet challenged with my first qu… Read More
2016-09-08 11:00
What is laughter Yoga? Laughter Yoga – A Unique Concept Laughter Yoga is a revolutionary idea – simple and profound. An exercise routine, it is sweeping the world and is a… Read More
2016-09-06 11:00
Introducing my new logo After 4 years of blogging I have finally had a logo designed. This will be on both my contact business cards and the dementia assistance cards as now it is time to pr… Read More
2016-09-04 11:00
Until recently many people in the UK hadn’t heard of the Chia seeds but with them heralded as the next superfoodare they as amazing as nutritionists say?. Chia, or Sal… Read More
2016-09-02 11:00
Keep scooter users visible. Following on from my earlier post on the poor driving skills of SOME mobility scooter users I personally witnessed an accident waiting to happen the other day and… Read More
2016-08-31 11:00
Cold hands, warm heart Poor circulation is a common problem, particularly among women but also among men. Does someone you care for look pale Do they have a sluggish… Read More
2016-08-29 11:00
D for Dementia – Case Study from Diagnosis This is a true case study and I will link to forthcoming updates to make it flow. I work as a Personal Assistant to several elder… Read More
2016-08-27 11:00
Talking Pegs. Helping people with sight or memory loss Recommended by the Macular Society these Talking Pegs allow you to record a single 10 second voice message that plays every time y… Read More
2016-08-25 11:00
What is a personal assistant ? Can I have one ? A personal assistant is the new and more professional name for a ” Home Help” or ” Domiciliary Carer”. I am a Pe… Read More
2016-08-23 11:00
The Dementia Guide This is a must have for anyone with a new diagnosis of any form of dementia. It is FREE and packed full of useful information. A diagnosis of dementia often comes as a hea… Read More
2016-08-21 11:00
“Happy to Share My Table” I have been so busy working on this project using social media such as Facebook and Twitter and forgot to share it here. This is the most imp… Read More
2016-08-19 11:00
Get to grips with a Tablet device with some help from WHICH I am a great believer in devices, from technophobe to addict in less than 5 years is proof ! Seriously though it has been pr… Read More
2016-08-17 11:00
Sight PLUS – Vision Enhancement As someone who has a keen interest in products and services to help anyone with sight loss this really excited me. Give Vision are developing soft… Read More
2016-08-13 11:00
Safer And Easier to Use Caron Cares is in effect the “Which” Guide to Helping the Elderly and there are some products and services I find in my travels that I am delighted… Read More
2016-08-11 11:00
10 reasons to eat more Avocado and it’s never too late to start Prostate Cancer Prevention Avocados have been shown to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer. Oral Cancer Defense Resear… Read More
2016-08-09 11:00
Need It to Read It Campaign All health and adult social care providers in England are now required to provide medical information in a format that blind and partially sighted people can easi… Read More
2016-08-07 19:00
Will eldercare become as common as childcare ? A number of major employers are now offering “eldercare” help looking after elderly relatives. Could this be as common pl… Read More
2016-08-01 11:00
Preventing Falls “Pride comes before a fall”. More often than not far more than just pride is lost following a fall for someone elderly. A fall resulting in a broken hip for some… Read More
2016-07-30 11:00
What is Doppel and how might it help the elderly and people with Dementia Do you care for someone with Dementia who may be a suitable trialist for doppel? If so please contact me. I a… Read More
2016-07-28 11:00
Sepsis In my four years here this is the first time I will have covered sepsis. Such a vital subject, I wonder how on earth I could have overlooked it. Just weeks ago one of my home help lad… Read More
2016-07-26 11:00
Fortisip, nutrition boosting drinks These drinks are ideal for anyone elderly who may not be getting the vitamins or minerals they need to remain healthy. These easy to consume booster… Read More
2016-07-24 11:00
Loss of appetite in someone elderly. Proper nutrition is vital to the elderly in order to maintain good health, retain and build bone mass and, importantly, to enable medications… Read More
2016-07-22 11:00
Pixie Pads for detecting Urine Infections An interesting name for an amazing new product newly launched in the UK ( Summer 2016), Pixie Pads are taking incontinence pads to a new level… Read More
2016-07-20 11:00
Devon Life Just a quick update for anyone who doesn’t use Facebook or Twitter that as of September I am the new contributing columnist for Devon Life. I am very excited about writing f… Read More
2016-07-14 11:00
I have just come across this article I wrote 2 years ago and thought I would share it here. It’s a little about my past dreams, my work and how I came to be a blogger. A Flu jab and a… Read More
2016-07-12 11:00
Carers Allowance Lord Darzi, once appointed by Gordon Brown as a health minister, said the state should ‘demand’ people take ‘greater responsibility’ for the he… Read More
2016-07-10 11:00
Priority Assistance Did you know that if you are elderly, disabled, chronically ill, or have a hearing or visual impairment you qualify to be on the Priority Services Register. Not onl… Read More
2016-07-08 11:00
Now Available as Labels The personalised Dementia assistance cards are getting amazing feedback and we are soon to hit the 5,000 download mark which is wonderful. I am one step closer to pro… Read More
2016-07-04 11:15
Are Protected meal times a recipe for disaster ? I have always been a believer in “You are what you eat” and that good nutrition is important for everyone. I work hard to maintai… Read More
2016-07-04 11:00
Care as a whole-holistic care A holistic approach to care is often impossible for front line hospital staff. Working in domicilliary care I see people in their home enviro… Read More
2016-07-02 11:00
Cold hands, warm heart. Cold hands, warm heart is the old adage, but is your circulation less than efficient and if so why? Poor circulation is a common problem, pa… Read More
2016-06-30 13:16
I have Dementia – Don’t forget me! I have recently attended a really interesting dementia awareness training day which works to re-address the “tea and sympathy&rdqu&hell…Read More
2016-06-28 11:00
Varicose veins and when to worry about them. Varicose veins can affect people of all ages (including me ) but what causes them and when do you need to seek medical advice ? Varicose veins ar… Read More
2016-06-26 09:00
It’s never too late to look after your health I was heartened this week when an 87 year old told me he was taking care of himself better. A friend of his who was older had just lost a… Read More
2016-06-24 11:00
Large Print Scrabble We all know that it is important to use our brains to guard against dementia. Scrabble is a wonderful game for this using both the brain and visual skills. Perfec… Read More
2016-06-22 11:00
Manuka Honey as a potential wound healer Disclaimer: Always seek medical advice in the first instance and do not use the honey as an alternative. One of my home help gentleman was seein… Read More
2016-06-20 11:00
Make life easier in the kitchen for the elderly Most elderly people want to remain as independent as possible and age brings with it arthritic fingers in many cases making some simple tasks… Read More
2016-06-18 11:00
No one wants to believe it happens but it does, but to witness it is shocking. Please read my true account. Bad morning at the office. I wrote this in 2012 and it still shocks me today. I de… Read More
2016-06-16 11:00
Pureed food the dignified way Pureed food from Oakhouse Foods that look good enough to eat. Pureed individually and re- shaped to resemble the original form. Huge thumbs up to Oakhouse… Read More
2016-06-14 11:30
Don’t let the elderly overheat in the Summer Special reader offer. Save over £5 on the official retail price of the digital comfort thermometer. Electronic Temperature Instrument… Read More
2016-06-12 11:00
Safe and easy – remote controlled help for the elderly. For a ridiculously affordable £14 or less you can help keep an elderly person safer at home. These remote controlled plugs… Read More
2016-06-10 11:00
Active Minds and age appropriate activities for someone with dementia. I have been a big fan of the games and activities available from Active Minds for a while and today I am reviewing thei… Read More
2016-06-10 11:00
Active Minds and age appropriate activities for someone with dementia. I have been a big fan of the games and activities available from Active Minds and today I am reviewing their Aquapaint… Read More
2016-06-08 11:28
Tibit – Micro tipping for online content Introducing you to Tibit. After winning my category at the UK Blog Awards in April 2016 I was approached by this new start up, Tibit. They have… Read More
2016-06-06 09:00
Know your vitamins Did you know that as you age you start to lack certain vitamins ? Elderly people often find it hard to get enough vitamin D from diet and sunlight alone and many also lack… Read More
2016-06-04 09:00
Type 2 Diabetes- Know the symptoms Diabetes is a long-term condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. In the UK, approximately 2.9 million people are affected by diabetes. Th… Read More
2016-06-02 09:00
Home Sweet Home Around three in five (59 per cent) of people aged 75 to 85 do not want to go into a residential care home when they can no longer look after themselves, a new survey ha… Read More
2016-05-31 07:00
No appetite, how do you maintain good nutrition ? Weight loss in the elderly is common place but not necessarily normal. Many factors can cause a loss of appetite, bereavement, poorly… Read More
2016-05-28 08:43
Ha, ha, just found this one that I obviously forgot to post. Very out of date as I then went on to win thanks to you xx Thank you for voting for me Well, today is the big day for me and my l… Read More
2016-05-27 11:00
Showering with a wound or cast Accidents happen and sadly as we age falls become more common place. I visited a 93 year old today to learn he had a fall and this resulted in 6 stit… Read More
2016-05-25 11:00
Foods for eye Health Good eyesight is important to us all. I am realising this more as I age as my sight is not as sharp as it once was. With this in mind, I would like to share some delicio… Read More
2016-05-23 11:00
Keep the elderly safe this Summer (That’s if we get one) Hundreds of free room thermometers have been dispatched through Caron Cares again this Winter even though it has been… Read More
2016-05-21 11:00
3 weeks on For anyone who doesn’t follow me on social media but pops back here now and then this will be news to you! Caron Cares only went and won in the Health and Social Care&n&hell…Read More
2016-05-20 12:00
Hoarding and the elderly Whilst not all hoarding is quite to this extent it can become an issue. Local to me Jasmine Sleigh also from Devon has forged her career sorting other pe… Read More
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