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Why the Tide Is High for Equity Release Schemes

26 Apr 16

You may have heard various stories around the subject of equity release, but what do these...

Top tips to manage your medication

20 Apr 16

In old age, many of us rely on medication to get us through the day and...

How to understand your new tax codes

05 Apr 16

  In most cases, this April you should only receive one notice showing the codes to...

How to prevent and treat bedsores

30 Mar 16

Bedsores result from pressure over time on skin in contact with another surface, such as a...

How to choose the best beds and chairs for older people

29 Mar 16

As we age, it can be harder to move around at home, whether that means more...

What are the differences between age-related memory change and dementia?

28 Mar 16

It’s worrying if your older relative starts to become more forgetful, so how can you judge...

Gifts to buy for someone with dementia

24 Mar 16

Choosing the perfect gift can be a really difficult task at the best of times, but...

Top tips to help beat loneliness

17 Mar 16

Loneliness is unfortunately a major issue in our society. Many older people choose to maintain the...

How to keep calm with older relatives

We all think it sometimes, but often we don’t actually say it, that our elderly relatives...

7 Key Tips to Prevent Falls At Home

10 Mar 16

80% of older people say they want to live at home for as long as possible....

Help someone with dementia with a good cup of tea

08 Mar 16

The fear of dementia is real. The thought of losing your memory and judgement abilities is...

How to choose the right walking stick

29 Feb 16

When most people think of walking sticks, a traditional wooden crook cane springs to mind, but...

Top tips to make your older relative’s home safer in later life

These days many of us are thankfully living longer and fuller lives. As a result, our...

Top ten tips to eating well with diabetes

26 Feb 16

It’s not always easy to eat well when you have diabetes, but here are our top...

The pros and cons of grandparents looking after grandchildren

23 Feb 16

It’s estimated that grandparents save British families £16.4 billion pounds worth of childcare per year. A...

Alcohol problems in older adults

16 Feb 16

Coverage in the media may well give the impression that drinking too much alcohol is something...

How can we break the cycle of fear of falling?

10 Feb 16

It’s been the warmest December since records began in 1910 and the wettest month ever recorded...

Advantages of downsizing to a retirement community   

09 Feb 16

Moving from what may have been one’s family home for several years to a smaller property...

Dos and don’ts of using gift aid

02 Feb 16

If you pay tax, using gift aid when you donate money to a charity is a...

What benefits can you claim over 60?

21 Jan 16

Many older people in the UK are unaware that they are entitled to receive cash benefits...

Recipe of the week: Chocolate and cherry cake with hot chocolate sauce

18 Jan 16

Chocolate desserts are always a family favourite and this recipe is no exception. Delicious chocolate and cherry...

What is lung cancer?

14 Jan 16

Lung cancer can start in the cells lining the trachea, the main airway, the lung tissue,...

Top 7 tips to keep your home warm and dry this winter

12 Jan 16

Whilst much of the UK is currently experiencing record mild temperatures for December, it’s also worth...

Your smoke alarm is your unsung hero…if you check it’s working

11 Jan 16

  The Fire Kills campaign is urging people to test their smoke alarms every month and...

Recipe of the week: Salmon in a blanket

Salmon in pastry: a luxury dish without the effort and mess normally associated with such gourmet...

Dealing with panic attacks and anxiety in older people

06 Jan 16

Mental health issues in older people are often under-diagnosed, as older patients tend to place more...

Breathing exercises to combat stress

22 Dec 15

Breathing exercises can help older people and their carers to relax and de-stress, as well as...

Top tips for filling out an attendance allowance form

17 Dec 15

Attendance allowance is granted to those people over 65 who require personal care assistance. The form...

Recipe of the week: Prawn and Haddock Casserole

01 Dec 15

Delicious and so easy to make, try this nutritious winter recipe Serves 4 Ingredients 450g skinless...

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