28Aug/14

London pensioners loneliest in Britain

28/08/14Elderly Carecampaign to end loneliness, end loneliness, good deed, loneliness, pensioner age, stannahMike

We were recently made aware of a study conducted by Stannah which reveals that Londoners of pensioner age (65 and above) are the loneliest in Britain.

26Aug/14

5 Elderly Care Bathroom Design Tips

26/08/14Bathrooms, Elderly Care, Walk in Baths, Walk in Showersbathroom design tips, elderly CareMike

Getting older is a fact of life and we should be grateful if our parents gets to a grand old age. It can be worrying for family members due to the factRead More…

19Aug/14

“Seniorize” Your Parents’ Home

19/08/14Elderly CareseniorizeMike

Care homes can be wonderful for aging seniors who need some assistance with essential living skills, but not all seniors are thrilled about moving out of their homes. This is not surprising,Read More…

13Aug/14

Good Deed of the Day

13/08/14Elderly Careassistance, deed, gardening, good, help, meals, questions, shopping, socialMike

Whether it’s a family member or a neighbour, helping an elderly acquaintance is really worthwhile; it will boost their mood as well as your own, and help them to feel appreciated andRead More…

12Aug/14

Are You Prepared For Old Age?

12/08/14Elderly Carebucket list, debt, health, preparing for old age, probate, willMike

As the minutes tick on, the seasons change, and the years tumble by it’s easy to let old age creep up on us. Although it’s often tempting to just leave nature toRead More…

12Aug/14

Small home modifications to help the elderly and infirm

12/08/14Elderly Careaccess, disability, disability access, disabled access, mobility, raiser, reach, safety, stairsMike

As an adult ages their needs change, but often their home environment does not, turning what was once perfectly functional into a daily challenge. Home modification and adaptation is essential for theRead More…

12Aug/14

Making your elderly relatives comfortable in their later years

12/08/14Elderly Careconversation, cup of tea, memories, phone call, photographs, sense of purpose, spare mealsMike

When your own manic schedule makes you feel like the weeks are whizzing by, it’s all too easy to forget about elderly relatives. Not that you don’t have all the right intentions,Read More…

11Aug/14

Safety Home Care Tips for the Elderly

11/08/14Elderly CareMike

Whenever you are dealing with the elderly, the first thing on your mind should be their safety. It is obvious that as we age the body becomes weak and vulnerable to veryRead More…

05Aug/14

6 Tips to Remodel a Bathroom for the Elderly

05/08/14Bathroom DesignRemodel a Bathroom, Walk in Baths, walk in showersMike

Many seniors do not want to move into a care home, so they are opting to stay at home and make any necessary revisions there. After all, keeping independent as long asRead More…

Monthly Archives: August 2014