Category Archives: Top tips

Ellwood Cottages are three self-catering cottages in Dorset which are wheel-chair accessible. They get glowing reviews on tripadvisor! Find out more at www.ellwoodcottages.co.uk or ring 01258 818196

Parkinson’s UK has a publication called “Hints and Tips for People with Parkinson’s”. You can order this from their website, or you can download a copy from https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/content/tips-and-hints-people-parkinsons. I much prefer to look at the Word version and it would … Continue reading →

Dialling 999 in an emergency is a familiar idea. Please also be aware that you can use 112 as well. 112 might be the better choice from a mobile as even if your network would give you a weak or non-existent reception, one … Continue reading →

Lloyds Pharmacy have developed The Tabtime Super 8 specifically with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer patients in mind. It has eight compartments and up to 8 daily alarms at whatever times you request. It is a “set – and – forget” device.  … Continue reading →

If you have a smartphone, you may want to download the EasycallApp  which, not surprisingly, makes it easier to make calls to favourite numbers. The app is free and it can be downloaded onto an iPhone using iTunes or onto … Continue reading →

We have been contacted by a firm selling Easy Turn / Easy slide bedsheets.  They are promoting 2 types of sheets. The Easy Slide ones are 100% polyester with a satin weave finish for minimum friction. They are fitted so … Continue reading →

The NHS will do a free eye test at home, if you have difficulty getting to a high street optician without assistance and you are over 60. Contact 0800 9549 100 for more details. (There are other eligibility criteria for … Continue reading →