Author Archives: john graham

“Social Care White Paper” 1

Posted on July 19, 2012 by john graham

I have already written  about the Dilnot Commission and their proposals for the future funding of social care.  (click on  Dilnot Commission  in the TAG CLOUD) There is no question that social care in this country is in a crisis; … Continue reading →

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“Uplifting Experience ? ” 3

Posted on July 17, 2012 by john graham

(Click on “UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE” in the TAG CLOUD for other posts in this series). Just had another follow-up phone call that I did not ask for from “Fred” who is from “Companion Stairlifts” that I did not contact. It turns out they … Continue reading →

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“Grumpy Breakfast”

Posted on July 15, 2012 by john graham

In my last blog on breakfast, I was lamenting the fact that my inability to find marmalade could make me grumpy first thing in the morning.  See “BREAKFAST TRADITIONS” by clicking on 24th June 2012 in the ARCHIVE. Now lo and behold, a … Continue reading →

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“Uplifting Experience ? ” 2

Posted on July 12, 2012 by john graham

(Click on “UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE” in the TAG CLOUD for other posts in this series). I next decided to look for something more familiar and number 3 on Google was Age UK Stairlifts, which must be open and up-front.  The Age UK logo … Continue reading →

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“Uplifting Experience ? ” 1

Posted on July 10, 2012 by john graham

I had a conversation recently about the difficulties some older people have getting up and down stairs as they become less mobile.  It was in the context of the older people who live in two storey houses with bedrooms upstairs … Continue reading →

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“Google Gout” 3

Posted on July 8, 2012 by john graham

This blog is a continuation of the story of my search for a remedy for my poorly foot.  (For previous posts on this subject click on “POORLY FEET” in the TAG CLOUD). Hi Tracey I’m glad to hear that Vanessa … Continue reading →

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“Sad Happy Birthdays”

Posted on July 5, 2012 by john graham

When you are young, birthdays are occasions to look forward to:- presents, parties, friends to play with, candles to blow out, wishes to make and a cake just for you with your name on it.  Birthdays are a good-time celebration … Continue reading →

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“Google Gout” 2

Posted on July 1, 2012 by john graham

This blog follows on from “BEST FOOT FORWARD 2” and my continuing search for a cure for my poorly foot.  Click on 10th June 2012 in the ARCHIVE or “poorly feet” in the TAG CLOUD. Hi Vanessa Thank you for taking the time … Continue reading →

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“Tread Carefully”

Posted on June 28, 2012 by john graham

My feet have been on my mind for some time, so to speak.  In fact ever since I first blogged about my poorly foot.  (Click in the ARCHIVE 10 June 2012, or in the TAG CLOUD on “POORLY FEET”). Now … Continue reading →

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“Best Foot Forward” 2

Posted on June 26, 2012 by john graham

This blog follows after my trials and tribulations searching endlessly through the aisles of Boots the Chemist for a solution to my poorly foot.   (See “BEST FOOT FORWARD” dated 10th June 2012).  I wrote to Customer Services to see if they … Continue reading →

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