

Do you know who and how you are paying?
Do you know who and how you are paying? Over the years, I have had the pleasure to speak with numerous elderly customers, and as I have...

Do not forget to eat. Malnutrition amongst the elderly
Do not forget to eat Malnutrition among older people is a significant public health problem. In England, 1 in 10 older people are at...


Alzheimer's and Dementia Tips
This article highlights early to mid-stage dementia. There are 3 areas I will focus on: Sundowning, Watching TV and making the bathroom...


Dementia. And what it means.
Dementia is not a specific disease. It's an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or...

The risk of falling increases with dementia
Sadly those who are suffering with a dementia related disease will eventually develop an unsteady gait, whereby the sufferer will hardly...


The Warning Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Could your hand or foot pain be caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a serious autoimmune disease that is...


The clocks have gone back and the nights are getting dark faster
The clocks went back on October 26th and the nights are starting to get dark faster. With this I am afraid, and according to the ONS, it...


HOW IS BMI CALCULATED?
HOW IS BMI CALCULATED? The most widely used way to measure an adult's weight is to calculate body mass index (BMI). This is your weight...

How can I get someone living with Dementia to drink more?
The best solution I read is to use small glasses . A 4 ounce glass or smaller is ideal. As they are easier to hold, are lighter and so...


Getting your Gas & Electric Meter reading right
There are a number of things you can do about your Utilities bill/statement and one thing is to ensure is that the meter is read...