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How to choose great clothes as you age

26 May 16

As people get older, our clothing needs change and we tend to look for clothes which...

What does being a carer entail for you?

20 May 16

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

How to prevent and treat bedsores

30 Mar 16

Bedsores result from pressure over time on skin in contact with another surface, such as a...

How to choose the best beds and chairs for older people

29 Mar 16

As we age, it can be harder to move around at home, whether that means more...

How to choose the right walking stick

29 Feb 16

When most people think of walking sticks, a traditional wooden crook cane springs to mind, but...

How can we break the cycle of fear of falling?

10 Feb 16

It’s been the warmest December since records began in 1910 and the wettest month ever recorded...

Can herbs help older people with pain and inflammation?

10 Dec 15

Herbs have been used for centuries to alleviate pain and inflammation. Some contain antioxidants and can...

Causes of immobility and possible solutions

27 Nov 15

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

Get the best mobility products now

24 Nov 15

From luxury recliners to orthopedic chairs, from mobility scooters to walking aids, Cavendish Furniture and Mobility...

Get expert advice on adapting your older relative’s home to meet their needs

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Get expert Occupational Therapy help now

04 Nov 15

myageingparent.com has teamed up with Design for Independence, a leading occupational therapy practice, to help you...

5 Top Tips to Prevent Pain

12 Oct 15

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

The trouble with sugar

25 Sep 15

It seems that sugar, not fat, is now considered to be public health enemy number one. ...

Claim VAT relief on Adaptive Clothing

08 Sep 15

Being able to dress yourself goes a long way to helping older people maintain their valuable...

Essential guide to reflexology for older people

20 Aug 15

Growing awareness of complementary and alternative medicines and therapies (CAM) such as acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, raiki,...

How nutritional needs change with age

11 Aug 15

Changing nutritional needs: what’s the best diet to follow? As we age, our ability to digest,...

Top tips to avoid bad posture at your desk

11 Jun 15

We spend more and more time at our desks and this can lead to serious postural...

How to avoid gout

09 Jun 15

What do you think of when you hear the word ‘gout’? Do you perhaps think of...

Why walking works for older people

25 May 15

Is walking even an exercise? Of course it is and what’s more, it keeps older people fit...

Benefits of Osteopathy for older people

17 May 15

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions in...

What is Pseudo Gout?

14 May 15

Pseudo Gout is a condition where there is severe inflammation of the joint due to the...

Housing for older people with long term conditions

09 May 15

Care & Repair England has produced a series of guides for people with long- term conditions...

New Vit D guidelines help osteoporosis

23 Apr 15

The National Osteoporosis Society has published Vitamin D and Bone Health: A Practical Clinical Guideline for...

Managing pain in older people

It is thought that pain in the elderly population often goes under reported due to stoicism....

What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

18 Apr 15

What is PMR? Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder, which usually affects people over the...

Guide to downsizing for elderly

02 Apr 15

It is widely acknowledged that moving house is among the most stressful experiences in life In...

Guide to elderly housing options

14 Mar 15

Where your parent lives is important for their health and wellbeing. Many, indeed most, older people aim...

GP’s advice on managing tablets for elderly

11 Mar 15

First of all, remember to take the tablets 70% of all admissions are due to long...

All you need know about hip replacements

10 Feb 15

A hip replacement operation replaces a worn hip, often caused by arthritis, or sometimes due to an...

All you need to know about knee replacements

23 Jan 15

Why might you need a knee replacement? Knee replacement normally becomes necessary due to damage and...

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