Many studies have shown that keeping minds active keep the elderly fit and well and has...

When your ageing parent is bereaved, whether their partner’s death was sudden, or prolonged, it takes...

Few events in life are as painful as the death of your partner, but you can learn...

Young people and those in the world of business aren’t the only people using computers these...

When your parent suddenly has more spare time, there is obviously more scope to do some...

Much of our education system is really just training.  Especially in times of economic recession, people...

One of the main things to bear in mind is the vital importance to start ageing...

Happy people live longer! In a survey of almost 4000 people aged between 52 and 79,...

Keeping the mind agile, whether it is reading a book, doing a jigsaw, or playing Sudoku...

Before I started tai chi, I had been a couch potato for many years. I had...

As Her Majesty the Queen clearly demonstrates to us all on her 90th birthday, reaching 90 does...

Loneliness is unfortunately a major issue in our society. Many older people choose to maintain the...

The human body, regardless of age, is designed for movement, but without an active lifestyle, our...

Experts on ageing often point out that learning new skills is likely to improve cognitive functioning,...

Summer has arrived with the latest heatwave officially welcoming the warmer months ahead. To make sure...

A computer? Why do I need a computer? I’m in my 80’s. I wouldn’t know where...

Lord Stone of Blackheath writes about how mindfulness can help older people and the country at...

There are huge benefits for the elderly to keep on learning You’re never to old to...

Keeping your brain active and healthy is as important as keeping your body fit through exercise....

Many issues can cause depression as people age, such as retirement, the death of friends and...

According to a new book Use your brain to change your age by Dr Daniel G....

Last year, Lord Filkin chaired a Select Committee in the House of Lords, and produced a...

How can we stay fit and well as we age? Drink and drink some more: It’s critical...

Giving older people access to technology can improve the quality of their lives significantly by encouraging...

Keeping your brain, as well as your body, active is one of the secrets of a...

From early times to the present day, from Chinese proverbs to Goethe, it has been claimed...

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