shopping
What to wear when spring is in the air
Product review Spring is my favourite season. Along with autumn. And Christmas. So I was really pleased to join with Cotton Traders to celebrate the arrival of spring with a couple of items from their new range of bright and bold colours to welcome the warmer weather. Sadly, we’re not quite there yet, so styling […]
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What’s new in eldercare? February 2021
A round-up of latest news and views for anyone helping to supporting older friends and relatives. How are vaccinations progressing? There’s continuing good news on the Covid-19 vaccination front. Now all care home residents in England have at least been offered vaccinations, although we don’t know when they will all have received their first jabs. […]
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Can our parents now enjoy some safe retail therapy on the High Street?
With lockdown easing, and people being positively encouraged to get back onto the High Street to save ailing businesses, our older family and friends may be tempted back out if they’re not actively shielding. However, older people, especially if they live with a number of health issues, remain at risk of reacting badly if they […]
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How can retailers become truly dementia-friendly?
Written by Kathy Lawrence Simple changes can make navigating and enjoying the shopping and eating out experience much easier for those with dementia. Shops, restaurants and community spaces regularly do an excellent job in signposting the way to the toilets in their buildings. But how about signposting the way out as well? Dementia expert Prof […]
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