UK homes are hazardous/not adapted to meet elderly and disabled needs A new report from the Centre for Ageing Better on inequalities in sectors such as housing, work, and health for people in their 50s and 60s has shown that a large proportion of the UK’s population is at risk of suffering in later…
How to entertain yourself in the weeks ahead as lockdown drags on? As lockdown continues with no definite end in sight, especially for the over 70s, we need to adapt to our new “everyday”. The whole nation is trying to find new and interesting ways to entertain themselves so we have collated some fun ideas…
We have all heard the expression “A healthy body means a healthy mind.” As we get older lack of mobility can cause serious problems for us in our daily lives especially during COVID lockdown. Many of us have experienced the frustration of not being able to do what we could before – like getting out…
Cancer sufferers can turn to support from Macmillan Grants The cancer support charity Macmillan has the ability to provide grants for people living with cancer. These grants have been accessible through the charity since 1924 so that people who suffer with cancer can be financially stable in their condition or for various other reasons. These…
Is a brand new bathroom something you are thinking about installing? Or maybe you’re considering remodelling the current bathroom you have? If you want a new bath or shower, why not opt for a low-level access walk-in shower? As well as their simple design and straightforward accessibility, there are myriad other benefits to having an…
Relaxing your body and mind in a relaxing tub is an ideal way to unwind after a stressful day. The calming water in a bath provides so many benefits to your body. Moreover, just because you experience mobility issues does not mean you should be deprived of having a nice bath at the end of…
Wetrooms are amazing to add functionality and style to any bathroom. Not only do they establish a stylish and modern look, they also decrease cleaning and maintenance and are very appealing to potential buyers should you ever opt to sell your property. With this in mind, here in this blog we run through some of…
At the moment NHS trusts have responsibility for setting their own car parking prices and arrangements. However, by April of this year the all 206 Hospital trusts will be required to provide free parking for certain types of patients with reduced mobility (disabled blue badge holders) and frequent outpatients that have to manage long term…
Every 4th February World Cancer Day takes place. World Cancer day was created by Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to help in the effort to save millions of lives and significantly reduce the amount of people affected by this deadly disease. The main aim is to improve cooperation in the battle against cancer and…
From a Walk-in Shower to At Home Care: How to Keep Your Elderly Relative Safe It goes without saying that the home is a place where you should feel relaxed, calm and ultimately, safe – whatever your age. Sadly, as we get older, the activities which at one point we would have seen as a…
