Live Well with Visual Impairment
Being diagnosed with a visual impairment can have a devastating impact and it may take time to adapt, accept and embrace a new way of living.
Whether from birth or developed over time, visual impairment is a term…
Live Well with Dementia
Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with everyday life. The impact of dementia can be devastating, not just to the person with the diagnosis
Dementia and Alzheimer’s; whats the difference?
Most of us are familiar with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, but it’s important to know exactly what they both are, how they differ, the similarities they share and what to be aware of.
Practical Ways to Serve Older Adults in Your Community
People are living longer than ever before. And in a more mobile-centric society, an increasing number of seniors are living away from family members and friends. This means that when age-related
Living Well With Dementia point of sale display unit
We teamed up with Alzheimer’s Society and Designability to create Living Well With Dementia point of sale display unit.
Caroline’s Blog Part 2: Customer Vulnerability
Vulnerability is more complex than age and frailty; it is relative and dynamic as needs and ability change with time or circumstance.
Celebrating 35 years of Ravencourt Ltd
The 4th July 2019 brings the 35th birthday of Ravencourt ltd. Our longest serving employee Paul Frisby reminisces about his time with the company. I joined the company 26 years ago…
We are retail ready!! but why did we choose turquoise?
Retail Ready!! Ravencourt Ltd launched a new – fresh looking website for our Daily Living Aids: www.ravencourtliving.com at the end of 2018. The start of 2019…
Ravencourt Living launches in Boots UK
Ravencourt Living’s Rosebud Reminder Clock & Talking Time Pal hits the High street. Thanks to a new partnership with High street giants Boots UK.
Did you know that 90 per cent of the British population lives within…
There’s no place like home
When my mum was diagnosed with dementia in 2014, I had no idea about the harsh reality of this cruel condition. Over the next three years I watched the strong woman I once…
Caroline’s Blog Part 1: Dementia and Falls
Hello, I am Caroline Hayden-Wright. I am an Occupational Therapist and run Camtrain, a Training Consultancy. I have over 30 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist and have run my own management…
Rebecca’s Blog Part 3: How to manage repetition in dementia
We all know that when someone tells us the same story over and over again and asks us the same question about an upcoming event or what day it is…
Financial Help For People Living With Dementia
Thanks to everybody who has been interacting with us after the launch of our new website last month www.ravencourtliving.com. We were asked about financial support after a dementia diagnosis…
Rebecca’s Blog Part 2: Supporting a loved one with dementia
If your loved one has recently received a diagnosis of dementia, it can present a whole range of different emotions for both them and you. It is completely ok and natural to feel an array of emotions
WARNING! COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS!
One of the most famous Charles Caleb Colton quotes was: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. To imitate someone is to pay the person a genuine compliment – often an unintended compliment.
Articles From Caroline Hayden-Wright Coming Soon
Ravencourt Living is pleased to announce that Caroline Hayden- Wright from Cambrigeshire based Camtrain will be publishing a regular blog on the Ravencourt living website.
Watch Our Latest Video
In our latest video, Ravencourt Living Managing Director, Oli Story talks about our company values and goals.
Ravencourt was founded in 1984 by the Story family to manufacture Scientific equipment for schools…
Rebecca’s Blog Part 1: Diagnosing Dementia
Rebecca Fuller, a Dementia specialist and trainee counsellor with a Postgrad in Psychology of Dementia Care, looks at the early stages of Dementia diagnosis…
Safer Walking Hits The Shelves
In September 2018, Fergal Powell joined the team at Ravencourt. A young, full-stack developer from Dublin with a mission to make walking safer for the vulnerable.
Expansion Into New Premises
Ravencourt, which has been trading from Doughty Street in Stamford, Lincolnshire, for the last twenty years has taken on new warehousing and offices.
Making Gardening Accessible for Everyone
Gardening is an immensely popular past-time, but a you get older or lose your mobility it gets more difficult to access your garden. Spending time outdoors and in the garden…
Rosebud Reminder Clock gaining recognition in 2017
The Rosebud Reminder clock has be gaining many fans since it’s release earlier this year. The products growing reputation has seen a number of Local authorities…
Supporting our local Alzheimer’s Memory Walk
Ravencourt are really pleased to be getting behind a fantastic local couple who are taking part in the Alzheimer’s Memory walk in Peterborough on the 17th September. Barrie and Christine will be wheeling their way around…
An Inspiration at 12 Years Old
A massive well done to Ravencourt’s Director Oli’s stepson Henry for completing a gruelling assault course and raising £250 for the Alzheimer’s Society. Henry said he’s glad to help people with Alzheimer’s and dementia and he would be glad…
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