Safety at home

News and stories about safety at home

Read the latest news, views and stories about staying safe at home.

 

The Privacy of Live-in Care

There are many benefits of live-in care, retaining your privacy perhaps being one of the most vital – particularly for…

4 years ago

A guide to preventing slips, trips and falls for the elderly

Winter is a fantastic time of year that’s filled with celebration, the festivity of Christmas, and the New Year resolutions…

4 years ago

Tips for keeping cool in warmer weather

It’s that time of year again; the nights are longer, the weather is warmer and the barbeques are out in…

5 years ago

Living with Frontotemporal Dementia – Common Symptoms and Treatments

Last month, we began the first of our six-blog series on the different types of dementia and how you and…

5 years ago

How to Take Your Medicine Safely at Home

There may well come a point in your life where you need to take a specific set of medications. This…

5 years ago

Signs that your aging parents need help

Growing older, is, for most of us a fact of life. And one which does not necessarily come without its…

5 years ago

Carbon monoxide – is your home safe?

The dangers of carbon monoxide have been flagged up in news reports for years. Just last month, The Guardian reported…

6 years ago

What to do in a home care emergency

When circumstances change suddenly, getting the right care in place as effectively as possible is vital. In 2015, it was…

7 years ago

Positive Risk-Taking

Imagine losing it all - driving, finances, choice of residence, even the decision of what clothing you’re going to wear.…

9 years ago

Hydration and Dignity

I have recently been involved in two events relating to hydration for the elderly. The first one was the launch…

11 years ago