Loneliness is a major problem faced by elderly people throughout the UK and though it presents...

It’s easy to take the internet for granted, especially for the current generation who don’t remember...

What is caring at a distance? The fact that we are living longer is wonderful achievement....

Research has revealed* that more than £5 billion of means-tested benefits go unclaimed by retired people...

Loss of independence occurs as people age, as they suffer physical, social or emotional setbacks which...

Mobility aids play a vital role in the lives of millions of elderly and disabled people....

Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits for older people Garden beds, equipment and tools can all...

We’ve compiled an extensive list of apps to help care for your parent and to keep your...

Is someone you love about to die? If you have ever been in a position where...

A mobility vehicle can improve many peoples’ lifestyle, but making the right decision when buying one...

The skin’s ageing process The main ageing process is not taking place in the top layers...

Few events in life are as painful as the death of your partner, but you can learn...

Your parent may be at the stage in life where their joints have deteriorated to the...

Watching a parent suffer with dementia is one of the hardest things you will ever do...

Swimming and aqua aerobics are very popular forms of exercise, which can be done at any...

Often, it’s hard to people to tell if they have a hearing loss. Here are a...

Today it is hard to imagine living without computers, but did you know that already in...

A grandparent wants to be as involved in the lives of their grandchildren as possible. From...

Many of us face the daunting role of looking after parents as they age One problem...

Skipping breakfast has been consistently linked with various health risks associated with older age. It’s not...

It’s important for people caring for elderly to talk How it started Ruth* was approaching 50,...

Most of us were brought up with the fairytale notion of the perfectly happy family As...

Elderly people suffering with incontinence can often be too embarrassed to come forward and seek help...

There are currently 220,000 older people with sight and hearing loss over the age of 70...

Caring from a distance isn’t easy, but here are some helpful tips to help you cope...

Cognitive neuroscientist and age specialist Dr Lynda Shaw is calling for better transparency and co-ordination of...

Property is usually the most valuable asset people own It can be sold and mortgaged to...

As our parents age, yet remain in good health, it’s easy to avoid having the conversations...

Dementia is a general label that includes a variety of signs and symptoms that impair mental...

It’s easy to forget the important job our smoke alarms do when they beep while we’re...