These days many of us are thankfully living longer and fuller lives. As a result, our...

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

Few of us can afford to pay the high cost of long-term care out of our...

Whilst much of the UK is currently experiencing record mild temperatures for December, it’s also worth...

Attendance allowance is granted to those people over 65 who require personal care assistance. The form...

Finding the right mobile network can be time consuming and challenging with so many tariffs and...

There are nearly 7 million carers in the UK and over the next 30 years, this...

However much you prepare for the Christmas season, there is always going to be the odd...

As we grow older, we may naturally reach a point at which we, or our loved...

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

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… so we thought it would be a good...

Most people are familiar with traditional in-home pendant alarms for older people and their benefits. However,...

Older people often have complex, chronic conditions and there has been a significant shift in recent...

Arranging care for a parent or loved one can be challenging, but sheltered housing might be...

More and more people are getting married after a divorce or bereavement, which is very exciting, but it...

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

As September 2015 is Oddfellows Friendship Month across the UK, we thought we’d look at the...

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

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

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

There seems to be a general misconception that carers working in a private home can be...

Many families are facing a future in which a parent will need continuing care. As online...

Did you know there are 43 individual muscles in the face? These muscles are necessary for...

Mindfulness seems to be the buzzword of the moment ­ newspapers, magazines and online feature articles extol...

‘Who am I?’ The power of the arts,music, poetry and photography, can stir memories and consolidate...

On June 30th 2015, the government will cease to provide the Independent Living Fund (ILF), a...

If you are having trouble sleeping, it could be a result of your diet. We recommend...

Whether we like it or not, many of us will reach a day when we can...

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

How do you know if your tax is correct? If you pay your tax under Pay...