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Budgeting for bereaved parent

29 Nov 14

If your partner used to manage the budget for some or all of the household finances, taking these on after they die can feel overwhelming. Follow these steps to find out how to take control of your money.

Prevent elderly loneliness at Christmas

Christmas is traditionally when families come together and whilst it is a magical time for children,...

Difficulty of living with arthritis

27 Nov 14

The two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and many people do not know the...

How to help elderly to use computers

22 Nov 14

Watch our video guide to getting your parent on-line 1)  Understand why and how they want...

Older people should wear seatbelts

21 Nov 14

Wearing a seat belt has been compulsory since 1983, however a recent study conducted by ICM...

What is the difference between Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis?

19 Nov 14

What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and what can you do to alleviate...

What to consider before buying stair lifts

18 Nov 14

Buying stair lifts for a home can be a daunting task and here we take you...

The Stroke Association

15 Nov 14

Stroke – the facts A stroke is a brain attack. It happens when the blood supply...

Are money worries affecting your health?

13 Nov 14

Money worries can be very stressful and can affect your health. Take our test below to...

Preventing loneliness at Christmas for older people

10 Nov 14

Last Christmas, 2013, more than 300,000 over 75s were believed to have spent Christmas Day alone...

How to access Mobile Chemotherapy

08 Nov 14

Mobile Chemotherapy Units (MCU) Most people receiving chemotherapy report their lives revolve around treatment and they struggle to...

How Fraudsters Scam Elderly Out of Cash

06 Nov 14

There is a new type of scam on the rise targeted against elderly people, so please...

Stairlifts are cheaper than you think

  Many people could benefit from a stairlift at home, but think that they cost too...

Sightsavers Charity

04 Nov 14

Sightsavers was founded in 1950 by John Wilson. Following a tragic accident that left John blind...

How to get best for elderly from GP

03 Nov 14

What are the types of problems the ageing need to see their GP about? Life can get...

Having Fun Online Later in Life

30 Oct 14

Modern technology offers many conveniences for older people, whether it is automation for assisted living, Telecare,...

Dementia Dogs help Elderly

25 Oct 14

Dementia is a term for a set of symptoms, which can include loss of memory, mood...

Helping elderly after bowel surgery

23 Oct 14

Dealing with Bowel Surgery For the majority of patients who are told they have bowel cancer,...

New processes for bereavement and tax

21 Oct 14

There can be a mountain of paperwork to deal with after a bereavement, and everyday matters...

Maggie’s Centres

18 Oct 14

Maggie’s Centres were set up in 1995 in order to fulfil the vision of Maggie Jencks to...

Using technology to support elderly at home

People use all kinds of technology in the home to make their lives easier. We might...

Helping an elderly parent with diabetes

17 Oct 14

In Europe, over half of all the people with diabetes are aged over 60, so it...

Bowel Cancer in Elderly

16 Oct 14

What is bowel cancer? Bowel cancer can affect any part of the colon, rectum or anus...

National Accident Helpline launches Eat for Recovery campaign

14 Oct 14

Watching what we eat becomes even more important as we enter our older years. Maintaining a...

What can be done about elderly loneliness?

11 Oct 14

There are a staggering number of people in the UK aged over 65, who live alone...

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

09 Oct 14

If your Mum or Dad uses a wheelchair to get around, either all the time or...

Safety tips for older people

07 Oct 14

This great infographic gives a few, simple, quick tips on how to make a home safer for elderly...

Why you should ask your parent to write a will

03 Oct 14

There are a number of important reasons to ask your parent to write a will. Two...

Top Assistive Technology Products for Elderly

02 Oct 14

Assistive technology refers to a wide range of gadgets, or  disability equipment that can help your...

Housing and Support Alliance

01 Oct 14

H&SA wants to create more choice and control for people with learning disabilities over where they...

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