Care fees and funding is a very complex and confusing area. You and your parent may...

Live music is something that we can all enjoy and connect with. It can reach older...

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

For many, retiring to settle down in a place with warmer weather, different scenery and a change...

Over half (53%) of all cancers are diagnosed in people aged 50 – 74, with a...

When our parents need long-term care, whether care is delivered in their own home or a...

Who is eligible for a free boiler? If your older relative owns their own home or...

What is homesharing? Homeshare schemes provide low-cost practical live-in help, companionship and support to elderly people...

Planning for your retirement is one of the most important things you’ll ever do, Follow our...

The arts can act as a preventative measure for many of the illnesses that go hand...

The new state pension is changing on 6 April 2016. How will state pension affect older people? They’ll remain...

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

What is a personal budget? Personalisation, also known as Self-Directed Support, is a way of working...

It’s an emotional and upsetting decision facing a growing number of elderly people who are no...

Christmas is a great time for families getting together and different generations bonding over wonderful traditions....

What is Coaching? Coaching helps you handle what life throws at you Sometimes things gets tough…...

Wearing a seat belt has been compulsory since 1983, however a recent study conducted by ICM...

Mobile Chemotherapy Units (MCU) Most people receiving chemotherapy report their lives revolve around treatment and they struggle to...

Caring for someone can take its toll on your physical and mental health, social life, career and relationships. Taking time out to look after yourself is important if you’re to continue supporting yourself and the person you’re caring for. Here are some of the different types of support available.

If you’ve opted to receive direct payments to pay for personal care services yourself, there are important things you should know – such as how to compare products and services and how to manage your budget effectively.

Dementia is a term for a set of symptoms, which can include loss of memory, mood...

Care workers or personal assistants can help you live independently in your own home. They may be provided directly by your local council (or Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland), with everything arranged for you. But if you decide to appoint one directly, using your own money or with direct payments, there’s a lot to think about.

Maggie’s Centres were set up in 1995 in order to fulfil the vision of Maggie Jencks to...

Watching what we eat becomes even more important as we enter our older years. Maintaining a...

There are a staggering number of people in the UK aged over 65, who live alone...

For many of us, family members are the ones that we can always depend on. They...

Moving an ageing parent or loved one into a nursing home is never going to be...

When you picture people practicing yoga, do you imagine impossibly supple, young people bent into all...

What is a trust ? A Trust can be established in your parent’s lifetime, or by...

What are the key issues? Issues faced by older people with learning disabilities are similar to...