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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What is a Lions bottle? A Lions bottle is a simple idea. People keep important personal and medical information in the bottle in a common location which emergency services will be aware to look for if needed. How does it work? An unused bottle will contain two stickers. Put one sticker inside of the front […]
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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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Macular degeneration is the most common cause of visual impairment in older adults. We all reach an age where our sight stops being perfect. In the UK, it is estimated that over a quarter of a million adults suffer blindness because of Macular Degeneration. It develops when the part of the eye responsible for central […]
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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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