With darker evenings upon us, stay safe at home. Thames Valley Police are reminding us all to take basic home security measures to help ensure that we stay safe at home. Tips to help you stay safe at home. Reduce the chance of your house being targeted: Invest in a timer light switch. Vary the […]
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Sepsis or blood poisoning can happen as a result of an infection or injury. Our immune systems normally fight infection however sometimes it can attack our body’s own organs and tissues. Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that can initially look like flu, gastroenteritis or a chest infection. It can be treated if caught early. […]
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The Silver Line helpline for older people in the UK now takes over 10,000 calls a week. It offers a free, confidential, 24-hour, 365-day-a-year helpline. The helpline number is 0800 4 70 80 90, all calls are free. It offers information and friendship and signposting to local organisations for support or social activities. The service […]
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Arthritis Support with free home adaptations are available to many people. These adaptations can make the home environment safer and improve independence. Arthritis Support – Free home adaptations Around 17 million people in the UK are living with arthritis and related conditions. However, Versus Arthritis says that 80% of people with arthritis, who are eligible […]
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Telecare lifeline alarms provide a link to a control centre 24 hours a day. Usually, the system will consist of a base unit connected to your phone line. You can still use your phone in the normal way. The base unit connects wirelessly to various alarms around your home. If an alarm is raised, the […]
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What are key safes? Key safes are small boxes that are secured to the outside of your property. You store your keys in the safe and set a PIN number. By giving the PIN number to people you choose they can gain access to your house without you coming to the door. Why use them? Perhaps […]
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Have you used a benefit checker for people receiving care – have you heard about the Independent Age Benefit Checker? This simple, free-to-use, independent, and impartial tool can help you to check what benefits you may be eligible for. If you answer yes to any of the questions below, then you may be eligible to […]
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Please read below details about the TV Providers Discount Fraud targetting elderly people. This type of fraud is nationwide. Since the beginning of this year (2018), there have been 300 Action Fraud Reports relating to this fraud. From the reports received, victims aged over 66 seem to be the most targeted. TV Providers Discount Fraud targetting […]
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As we age many of us find that we suffer from hearing loss. Conversation is key to social interaction – our independence can be dramatically affected by hearing loss. This post aims to help with hearing loss and care at home. What is the impact of hearing loss? Imagine being gradually stripped of your ability to […]
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Sight loss and care at home. Do you provide care at home for someone with sight loss? Small changes can help to create an accessible and safe environment for people with sight loss. This post details some of the steps that can be taken to help when providing care at home. Eating & drinking Meal […]
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If you are living at home with dementia, there are things that you can do to make your home dementia friendly – helping keep you safe, active and doing the things that you want to do. Get the light right – bring able to see clearly helps make sense of where you are. Add lights […]
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