What is retirement housing? Most retirement housing are available to people over the age of 60...

Life can be lonely if your parent is on their own and at home for long...

NHS continuing care is care that is arranged and funded by the NHS free of charge outside of...

Continuing  Healthcare can be defined as care provided over an extended period of time, to a...

Moving from your home into care accommodation can be a stressful time, with lots of upheaval...

As we age, everyday tasks we once performed without a second thought become more and more...

Home is where you want to be, whatever your age and whatever it takes to maintain...

Care funding Once the person has been assessed, the local authority can charge for the services...

You may be able to stay at home longer if your house is adapted to meet your care needs. And there’s financial support available.

More and more frequently care homes and agencies are being held under a microscope by the...

Paying for care can be a minefield, so we are here to help you calculate what...

Installing a hidden camera or any other recording equipment is a big step to make when...

When your parents age and you have to start dealing with the problem associated with old...

Everyone’s care journey is different. Here we explore the story of carer Sarah Bradshaw and her...

These days, we use technology in all aspects of our lives, from internet banking to online...

It’s of vital importance that your older relative should register their home appliances, in order to...

Care is expensive, but there are ways in which you can make your care budget go...

Medication often plays an important role in older people’s health and ensuring that the people you...

When your older relative is leaving hospital, it can be a very worrying time to ensure...

Are you a carer of a loved one, who is older, disabled or seriously ill?  Whether...

As our older relatives age, their elder care needs often change, sometimes gradually and sometimes overnight. Here...

Even though the internet has only been around in the UK for less than 20 years,...

80% of older people say they want to live at home for as long as possible....

Marie Curie, the charity providing care and support through terminal illness, is launching the Great Daffodil...

These days many of us are thankfully living longer and fuller lives. As a result, our...

Few of us can afford to pay the high cost of long-term care out of our...

A report in December 2015 by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) revealed that elderly...

Whilst much of the UK is currently experiencing record mild temperatures for December, it’s also worth...

There are nearly 7 million carers in the UK and over the next 30 years, this...

Being a carer for an older parent or relative can often be a tricky thing for families...