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You may think your  parent  seems a little forgetful, or have difficulty remembering the right words for...

Dementia is a condition which affects brain function. There are various types of dementia, such as...

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The country faces a major housing crisis, with not enough new homes being built for our...

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New legislation on personal allowances From the 6th of April 2015  married couples and civil partners can...

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It is widely acknowledged that moving house is among the most stressful experiences in life In...

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There are huge benefits for the elderly to keep on learning You’re never to old to...

Where your parent lives is important for their health and wellbeing. Many, indeed most, older people aim...

If you have a parent who is disabled or has a long-term illness, you’ll no doubt...

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a national charity, founded in 1905 which provides support for...

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Roundabout’s motto is “Turning Lives Around” and we do, running dramatherapy projects with people of all...

You can now buy a perfectly good used mobility scooter for £150 to £250 on Ebay or...

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Although dementia is a relatively common disease, it is not an inevitable part of growing old....

Many environmental endeavours to ‘go green’ are aimed at families and younger individuals, but in a...

Whether incontinence is a problem for you, or a worry for your parent, it is a...

New research by www.stayinmyhome.co.uk*, the specialist live-in homecare website, which provides information on live-in as an...

A hip replacement operation replaces a worn hip, often caused by arthritis, or sometimes due to an...