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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...

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...

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

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

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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...

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