Nuisance calls can make your elderly parent’s life a misery Nuisance calls and texts can cause...

Family conflict is not unusual Family conflict is common within the family when a parent is...

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

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

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

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A granny flat, also known as a dependent person’s unit or a DPU, is an idea...

David King writes about handling his mother-in-law’s finances I have been officially appointed as the “Financial...

Also known as a community alarm, telecare system, personal alarm or panic button, a lifeline alarm...

Scams target people of all ages, backgrounds and income levels without discriminating. Falling victim to scamming...

It can be tempting to consider gifting assets to avoid paying for care, but beware of...

Carrying forward debt into retirement is a dilemma which many people face. At a time in...

Investment scams are on the rise, especially amongst older people. Research from The Financial Conduct Authority...

Today’s society is more connected than ever before. The vast majority of the population now use...

Medical alert jewellery, in the form of bracelets and necklaces, is frequently used to enable rapid...

There are a number of key legal documents, which are essential for you and your older...

People are living longer, but unfortunately, many live for longer in ill-health as well. Whether you...

You may have heard various stories around the subject of equity release, but what do these...