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How to buy a used mobility scooter

26 Feb 15

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

Do alarm pendants really work?

24 Feb 15

Alarm pendants are small button alarms that are worn around the neck, or on the wrist, and...

Diagnosing and treating dementia

19 Feb 15

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

“Go Green” with Your Older Loved Ones

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

Top tips to combat incontinence

12 Feb 15

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

Dementia Overtakes Cancer as UK’s Most Feared Illness

10 Feb 15

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

All you need know about hip replacements

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

Music in Hospitals

03 Feb 15

Music in Hospitals aims to provide unforgettable live music experiences for the enjoyment and therapeutic well-being of older...

Life-saving step protects elderly from fire

29 Jan 15

While many of our older relatives are hitting their prime, for some the everyday things that...

Live Music Improves Wellbeing in Older People

27 Jan 15

Live music is something that we can all enjoy and connect with. It can reach older...

Essential guide to dental health on a budget

26 Jan 15

Dentist bills are a necessary evil if we want to keep on top of our oral...

What you can do when an older parent has cancer

22 Jan 15

Over half (53%) of all cancers are diagnosed in people aged 50 – 74, with a...

60+ divorce causes financial ruin

21 Jan 15

The number of people who are getting divorced during their retirement years is on the increase....

Mobile apps help monitor older people

20 Jan 15

It’s difficult to persuade older people to have care at home There is a fine line...

The best mobile phones for older people

Mobile phones can be a very useful line of communication for older people and their children,...

Home safety for older people

16 Jan 15

This infographic gives some very helpful information on home safety for older people, giving tips on how...

Preserving Family Memories

15 Jan 15

 Why capture your parent on film? A film does not just keep a person’s stories alive,...

Video guide to fixing boilers and heating systems for older people

A lot of the time your boiler and heating system can seem pretty daunting, especially to...

Homeshare: companionship for elderly at home

14 Jan 15

What is homesharing? Homeshare schemes provide low-cost practical live-in help, companionship and support to elderly people...

The Complete Guide to Retirement Planning

13 Jan 15

Planning for your retirement is one of the most important things you’ll ever do, Follow our...

Arts improve quality of life for older people

The arts can act as a preventative measure for many of the illnesses that go hand...

What is assisted living?

07 Jan 15

Assisted living generally means a residential place for older people, who would like or need help...

Create

02 Jan 15

Create develops and delivers high quality creative arts programmes that provide life changing experiences to seven...

Depression in older people

30 Dec 14

Many issues can cause depression as people age, such as retirement, the death of friends and...

Top ten facts about Pensioner Bonds

Have you heard of Pensioner Bonds? No, they’re nothing do to with Roger Moore or Sean...

Personal Budgets Explained

20 Dec 14

What is a personal budget? Personalisation, also known as Self-Directed Support, is a way of working...

Keeping Elderly People with Beloved Pets

16 Dec 14

It’s an emotional and upsetting decision facing a growing number of elderly people who are no...

10 fun tips for entertaining grandparents at Christmas

15 Dec 14

Christmas is a great time for families getting together and different generations bonding over wonderful traditions....

Combat elderly isolation this Christmas

Loneliness and social isolation is a reality for many older people all year round, but it...

Relocation benefits for isolated older people

11 Dec 14

Our homes are more than just bricks and mortar: they are places that we invest copious...

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