Mental health issues in older people are often under-diagnosed, as older patients tend to place more...

Dental anxiety, more commonly known as fear of dentists, is actually surprisingly common – it affects...

Asked to provide the top ten pieces of advice for people living with dementia and their...

Sleep patterns change as you age, because the body produces lower levels of growth hormone, which...

Damp, condensation and mould growth can make have an impact on the health of older people,...

It is a fact that we are living longer these days, but it is also true...

The overall aim of acupuncture is to restore the body’s equilibrium and it can be extremely...

It can be very upsetting having to witness the decline in the mental abilities of a...

Nuisance calls can make your elderly parent’s life a misery Nuisance calls and texts can cause...

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

Just because parents get older, doesn’t mean they want to stop being active, as it’s enjoyable...

Loneliness is a major problem faced by elderly people throughout the UK and though it presents...

As we age, everyday tasks we once performed without a second thought become more and more...

Is someone you love about to die? If you have ever been in a position where...

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

Swimming and aqua aerobics are very popular forms of exercise, which can be done at any...

There has been unanimous evidence for quite some time now that people should look at trying...

Carrying forward debt into retirement is a dilemma which many people face. At a time in...

Today’s society is more connected than ever before. The vast majority of the population now use...

Are you a carer of a loved one, who is older, disabled or seriously ill?  Whether...

For most people, sight is their most critical sense. 50% of all the information comes in...

Everyone sometimes has a bad night’s sleep, but for some, insomnia is a serious issue and...

It’s worrying if your older relative starts to become more forgetful, so how can you judge...

Coverage in the media may well give the impression that drinking too much alcohol is something...

Breathing exercises can help older people and their carers to relax and de-stress, as well as...

Being a carer for an older parent or relative can often be a tricky thing for families...

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

  Recurring bouts of pain can have a serious impact on your life, preventing you from...

As with other forms of complementary and alternative medicines and therapies, there is no hard scientific...

The skin forms a natural protective barrier that as we age becomes less effective.  It is...