If you worry that your older relative isn’t getting all the right nutrients from their diet,...

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

Lasting power of attorney (LPA) forms are changing on Wednesday 1 July, 2015. On Wednesday 1...

What is breast cancer? Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells keep dividing to produce a lump...

Controlling your blood pressure is important, as it indicates how much pressure the blood is putting...

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

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

We know that encouraging our older parents to eat a balanced diet is important in keeping...

You are not alone in wanting to help one, or both of your parents to get...

Pets may help older people live longer, healthier, and more enjoyable lives. You’ve probably noticed that when...

Many of us have heard of or experienced firsthand the emotional rollercoaster of being plunged into...

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

Even your spouse or best friend can’t help you legally without Power of Attorney in Scotland...

What is the prostate? The prostate gland is a part of the male reproductive system. It...

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

Buying the iPad iPads are expensive, but you don’t need to buy a brand new one....

Keeping older skin glowing with health by eating well with our top tips. Feeding the skin with...

Action on Elder Abuse is a specialist organisation that operates across the four nations of the...

It’s difficult to find tradespeople you can trust and it’s even more of a worry when...

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

Legal aid is still generous to Scottish Pensioners   – please use it! Despite cuts legal aid...

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

Here are our top tips on how to sort out your hearing aid problems at home...

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

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...

Dementia is a condition which affects brain function. There are various types of dementia, such as...

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...

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