Safety at home
What can be done to ensure peace of mind for older people and their supporters?
Baths for Handicapped Individuals
Collaborative Post A very important element in any bathroom should be the comfort and feasibility that is needed for handicapped or disabled people. Many of us often have a handicapped or disabled person living in our homes. Sometimes it is just our grandparents who cannot function properly and need a lot of help to even […]
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Simple Ways To Make Your Elderly Relatives’ Home More Accessible
Collaborative Post As relatives age, even family homes can present challenges in getting around comfortably and safely. By making smart modifications focused on ease of access, you can adapt their space to support independence and accommodate changing physical abilities. Here are straightforward tips for increasing accessibility. Improve Lighting Ageing eyes need more help than they […]
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Advice on keeping cool in a heatwave
While we have generally experienced some very hot weather in parts of the UK most summers, it looks like higher temperatures are going to be a feature of every summer in future. That means we need to be extra vigilant for our more vulnerable relatives and friends. Here are some tips to help get through a […]
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How to Make Your Home Safe For Elderly Parents: 3 Top Tips
Collaborative Post There comes a point in most peoples’ lives where they need to consider looking after their ageing parents. That isn’t an easy decision to make, and you’ll have countless options for this. One of the more notable is to move them into your house. To do that, however, you’ll need to know how […]
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Facing a cold, dark winter with potential power cuts
Do you remember the power cuts of the 1970s? I was at university and we used to gather in the kitchen with our duvets and sit the darkness out. It started out as novelty, but soon got pretty boring, not to say inconvenient. Now, with the possible threat of power cuts again this winter, what […]
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Helping older people face loss of utilities in a crisis
With supplies of gas at a much lower level than usual, there are suggestions that we could face power cuts in the future. That’s going to be difficult for older people who are more susceptible to cold and spend more time at home. From making a warming cup of tea to charging up the mobile […]
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Keeping cool in the heat – 5 tips from scientists
In the UK we have to be prepared for wide-ranging temperatures, and in the summer it looks like we may increasingly hit the mid 30s. The Physiological Society – an association of health scientists – has set out some helpful advice to help you stay cool. But they also carry a word of warning about […]
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Is Mould More Dangerous to Seniors? What to Know
Collaborative Post Mould, also referred to as mildew, is a fungal growth that occurs indoors and outdoors. Indoor mould usually results from high humidity in the house. So if you live in a wet area, you’re prone to mould problems. The presence of mould in your house can pose a health risk. It can trigger […]
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Home adaptations for the elderly
Collaborative Post Given the choice, most people would rather live out their days in their own homes. But when mobility starts to falter, they may need to think about new ways to organise their homes, and the aids that can help them remain independent and safe. The good news is that there are numerous easy […]
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Gas leaks – hazards, prevention and treatment
Natural gas is one of the world’s most commonly used fossil fuels. The fuel is widely used for heating, cooking, cutting, welding, and processing products. The use of natural gas can be found anywhere – from our workplaces to our homes. While gas greatly benefits us, like all other sources of energy, it can be […]
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