When a neighbour called to say that mum had been found buttering her bread with a...

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

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

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

If you’ve opted to receive direct payments to pay for personal care services yourself, there are important things you should know – such as how to compare products and services and how to manage your budget effectively.

Care workers or personal assistants can help you live independently in your own home. They may be provided directly by your local council (or Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland), with everything arranged for you. But if you decide to appoint one directly, using your own money or with direct payments, there’s a lot to think about.

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

Carers are the unsung heroes of Britain. While many people will be cared for in a...

If the money you’ve been using to pay for your long-term care is running out, what are your options? Who can you turn to for financial support, and what could happen to you if you’re in a care home? Here’s what you need to know.

Here our myageingparent’s top ten tips for keeping your parent safe in their home. Watch our...

Don’t rush into any new arrangements to pay for your care costs before checking to see if you can claim on an existing insurance policy. Lots of us have taken out some kind of health insurance in the past, which might turn out to be a big help now.

There are several options for paying for elderly care Full funding: NHS will fully fund care,...

The average age that people have children in the UK has gone up markedly since our...

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit that helps towards some of the extra costs you...

A local authority can agree that your parent staying in a care home on a temporary...

It goes without saying that the majority of the elderly want to stay in their home...

Sue Ryder provides incredible care for people with life-changing illness. Whether it’s bringing comfort to someone’s...

Producing a care plan Once it is decided that the person has eligible needs from the...