Often at times of crisis, a decision is made to put an old person into a...

Dementia is probably the most difficult problem families face when caring for an older relative Most...

You may think your  parent  seems a little forgetful, or have difficulty remembering the right words for...

Everyone needs a break from the usual routine and that includes your retired older parents too....

The country faces a major housing crisis, with not enough new homes being built for our...

Homesharing is a simple concept Homesharing can be carried out in a variety of ways, but...

New legislation on personal allowances From the 6th of April 2015  married couples and civil partners can...

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

It is estimated that over 500,000 older people are abused in the UK every year. Elder...

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

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

If you have a parent who is disabled or has a long-term illness, you’ll no doubt...

As we grow older, we start to witness the unfortunate and often distressing decline of our...

Roundabout’s motto is “Turning Lives Around” and we do, running dramatherapy projects with people of all...

You can now buy a perfectly good used mobility scooter for £150 to £250 on Ebay or...

Alarm pendants are small button alarms that are worn around the neck, or on the wrist, and...

Although dementia is a relatively common disease, it is not an inevitable part of growing old....

Many environmental endeavours to ‘go green’ are aimed at families and younger individuals, but in a...

Whether incontinence is a problem for you, or a worry for your parent, it is a...

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

While many of our older relatives are hitting their prime, for some the everyday things that...

Dentist bills are a necessary evil if we want to keep on top of our oral...

The number of people who are getting divorced during their retirement years is on the increase....

Mobile phones can be a very useful line of communication for older people and their children,...

This infographic gives some very helpful information on home safety for older people, giving tips on how...

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...

Assisted living generally means a residential place for older people, who would like or need help...

Have you heard of Pensioner Bonds? No, they’re nothing do to with Roger Moore or Sean...

Many older people do not know how to take medicines safely and can often get confused....