Gardening is a great hobby and your older relative doesn’t even need a garden to be able...

Our bones contain collagen (protein), calcium salts and other minerals. Each bone is made up of...

Asked to provide the top ten pieces of advice for people living with dementia and their...

We have all become much more sedentary since the 1950s. Eight out of ten adults used...

The actual process of disability registration does vary for each local authority so first please contact...

As people age, their driving abilities inevitably change. However, by reducing risk factors and incorporating safe...

What is a Power of Attorney? Power of attorney enables your ageing parent to give power...

Raising difficult issues with your elderly parent isn’t easy It may be becoming apparent to you that your...

In the UK, there are an estimated nine million deaf and partially hearing people. About 688,000...

Keeping your parent safe at home is obviously of paramount importance. Home should be where they...

Why elderly people tend to fall (Watch our video with key tips on fall prevention) Falls...

Much of our education system is really just training.  Especially in times of economic recession, people...

One of the main things to bear in mind is the vital importance to start ageing...

The Dental Problems of the elderly can be divided into four groups. Problems arise with their...

After a very mild start, winter is finally making itself felt in the UK, as temperatures...

Severe cold snaps can have dramatic effects on everyday life, especially for the elderly. Cold and wintry conditions can...

What is probate? A Grant of Probate is an order of the Court, giving one or...

The winter is approaching and we want to ensure older people stay fit and well. Read...

Falls are common in older people and the risk of falling increases with increasing age A...

If you are caring for someone who has been told they may not get better, you...

How is Parkinson’s diagnosed? Diagnosis of Parkinson’s is made by a doctor, who takes a detailed...

Falls are very common in older people and the risk of falling and resultant fractures increases...

As we age, so our ability to move freely can easily diminish.This can be caused by...

People with dementia often find it difficult to access or use new forms of technology Touchscreen...

The overall aim of acupuncture is to restore the body’s equilibrium and it can be extremely...

If your elderly relative has been in hospital, it should be good news when they are...

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

It can be very upsetting having to witness the decline in the mental abilities of a...

Here are our top tips on how to eat well to glow with health. Drink plenty of...

What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapists (OTs) aim to enable older people to make the most...