The added danger of potholes in UK roads

I noticed this morning on my usual route to work that my attention, more often than not, is focused on avoiding the huge potholes and sunken drain covers that seem to plague the UK.

Advanced Driving techniques always stress the importance of looking as far ahead as possible to predict any potentially dangerous situations, but I find myself looking 3-4 metres ahead instead to avoid uprooting the suspension on my car and knocking my fillings out!

I'm sure I remember an article in a local paper where a similarly disgruntled citizen managed to make the council cough-up for repairs to their car caused by the lack of highway maintenance....think I may follow suit there!

How to deal with ageing parents

It's something that we must face up to at some point, our parents will eventually require us to take the decision making process out of their hands and enquire about elderly care homes.

There are various steps to take in the build up to this daunting decision though, initially we can make their lives as comfortable as possible and provide options such as stairlifts and mobility scooters so they can retain an element of freedom.

My grandmother lived in warden assisted flats, which was a great half-way point, with other residents providing a social element, plus the security of having a permanent member of staff on-site 24 hours per day and an emergency cord in each room incase any residents fell or needed urgent assistance.

Ultimately, having no brothers or sisters, I know I will face this potential decision one day on behalf of my parents and I'm dreading it, I must admit!