Age UK is a charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The...

Last year, Lord Filkin chaired a Select Committee in the House of Lords, and produced a...

Older people can present an attractive target for scammers and fraudsters Some older people are isolated and...

We happily go about our everyday lives thinking of ourselves as invulnerable. That is until something...

Keeping active and sharing the good things in life At every stage of your loved one’s...

Seeing the person and embracing your new reality  Having a parent with dementia is one of...

In the summer of 2010, I was bluntly told: ‘You have cancer,’ and these would be...

How can we stay fit and well as we age? Drink and drink some more: It’s critical...

We’re just beginning to understand how important our guts are to our overall wellbeing as individuals....

The average age that people have children in the UK has gone up markedly since our...

Firstly, you will need to contact a funeral firm  The Funeral Director at the firm will...

Looking  after the grandchildren isn’t always easy Keep advice to a minimum Having had children yourself, you...

The idea behind Tell Us Once is simple. One notification of the death for all the...

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit that helps towards some of the extra costs you...

Are there legitimate things your Parents can do to avoid Inheritance Tax? Former Chancellor of the...

It’s true to say that if you make something simple enough for everyone to use, then...

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Sheltered housing is popular, because it still provides the older person with some independence, yet with...

The word dementia is used to describe a group of symptoms. Although dementia is commonly thought...

Over £1bn was taken from Equity Release schemes in 2013 alone by the over 55’s in...

Marie Curie is the leading charity providing care to people with any terminal illness in their...

The Abbeyfield Society is a charity that provides housing, support and care for people at different...

Mum falling, dad becoming ill, gran having a fire, are all events that suddenly make us...

Many of us worry about older relatives and ageing parents, especially if we live far from them...

Dementia UK is committed to improving quality of life for all people affected by dementia Their...

Sue Ryder provides incredible care for people with life-changing illness. Whether it’s bringing comfort to someone’s...

What is cancer? Cancer is a disease caused by normal cells changing, so that they grow...

The Government expects that the  ‘digital by default’ agenda will save £1.7 billion to £1.8 billion...

While fuel poverty in this country is now reaching alarming proportions, what is often forgotten is...

What is a Cardiac Arrest A cardiac arrest happens when your heart stops pumping blood around...