Is it really all about the iPad, or are there better choices? Technology and its tools...

Taking out private health insurance is costly, but are older people being penalised unnecessarily? You might...

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

Information for elderly nutrition… by dietitians Nutrition and Diet Resources UK (NDR-UK) is a registered charity,...

When your ageing parent is bereaved, whether their partner’s death was sudden, or prolonged, it takes...

How to make your skin look at its best 1. Cleanse, tone and moisturise, using products...

Just because parents get older, doesn’t mean they want to stop being active, as it’s enjoyable...

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...

It’s easy to take the internet for granted, especially for the current generation who don’t remember...

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

As we age, everyday tasks we once performed without a second thought become more and more...

Research has revealed* that more than £5 billion of means-tested benefits go unclaimed by retired people...

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

Mobility aids play a vital role in the lives of millions of elderly and disabled people....

Bereavement is a distressing but common experience. At some point, most of us will suffer the...

Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits for older people Garden beds, equipment and tools can all...

A recent Money Advice Service report into the “sandwich generation” revealed how squeezed people who provide...

We’ve compiled an extensive list of apps to help care for your parent and to keep your...

Is someone you love about to die? If you have ever been in a position where...

A mobility vehicle can improve many peoples’ lifestyle, but making the right decision when buying one...

The skin’s ageing process The main ageing process is not taking place in the top layers...

Few events in life are as painful as the death of your partner, but you can learn...

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...

You may be able to stay at home longer if your house is adapted to meet your care needs. And there’s financial support available.

Often, it’s hard to people to tell if they have a hearing loss. Here are a...

Today it is hard to imagine living without computers, but did you know that already in...

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...