Sightsavers was founded in 1950 by John Wilson. Following a tragic accident that left John blind...

What are the types of problems the ageing need to see their GP about? Life can get...

Fear of falling means 225,000 people aged over 75 won’t leave the house by themselves, according...

Modern technology offers many conveniences for older people, whether it is automation for assisted living, Telecare,...

Flu can be fatal Many people assume that getting flu is just like getting a bad cold,...

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

There can be a mountain of paperwork to deal with after a bereavement, and everyday matters...

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

In Europe, over half of all the people with diabetes are aged over 60, so it...

What is bowel cancer? Bowel cancer can affect any part of the colon, rectum or anus...

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...

There are many problems that can occur as eyes age.  Your ageing parent may not be...

If your Mum or Dad uses a wheelchair to get around, either all the time or...

This great infographic gives a few, simple, quick tips on how to make a home safer for elderly...

There are a number of important reasons to ask your parent to write a will. Two...

Assistive technology refers to a wide range of gadgets, or  disability equipment that can help your...

H&SA wants to create more choice and control for people with learning disabilities over where they...

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

The rise in insolvency amongst pensioners is higher now than fifty years ago Pensioners are caught...

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

The World Health Organization has stated that the UK has one of the highest rates of...

Pension scams are on the increase in the UK. ‘One-off pension investments’, ‘pension loans’ or upfront...

What is dementia? The word ‘dementia’ is used to describe a number of different conditions that affect the...

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...

Recent statistics from Ofcom show that the number of people aged 65 and over accessing the...

Households with three generations living together are on the rise….not exactly surprising given increasing bills and lower disposable...

Here are our recommended top superfoods to keep older people fit and healthy Protein The body...

A chat room allows you to speak with other people via your computer or laptop and...