With World Arthritis Day (WAD) coming up on October 12 and National Arthritis Week here...

Arthritis, both rheumatoid and osteo, is an extremely painful disease, which causes joints to swell and...

What is Arthritis? The term arthritis literally means “joint inflammation,” but it is generally used to...

The two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and many people do not know the...

What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and what can you do to alleviate...

Arthritis Care is our Charity of the Month for April Around 10 million people suffer with...

The foot is a remarkable piece of human engineering. It has the multiple functions of adapting...

Our bones contain collagen (protein), calcium salts and other minerals. Each bone is made up of...

We have all become much more sedentary since the 1950s. Eight out of ten adults used...

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

Often it can be difficult for elderly people to chew and swallow their food and if this is...

Keeping your parent safe at home is obviously of paramount importance. Home should be where they...

Why elderly people tend to fall (Watch our video with key tips on fall prevention) Falls...

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

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

Why is it important for older people to exercise and use a personal trainer? Unless people do...

Falls are common in older people and the risk of falling increases with increasing age A...

As we age, so our ability to move freely can easily diminish.This can be caused by...

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

What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapists (OTs) aim to enable older people to make the most...

Is it really all about the iPad, or are there better choices? Technology and its tools...

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

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

Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits for older people Garden beds, equipment and tools can all...