Home is where you want to be, whatever your age and whatever it takes to maintain...

These days, we use technology in all aspects of our lives, from internet banking to online...

Medication often plays an important role in older people’s health and ensuring that the people you...

There are nearly 7 million carers in the UK and over the next 30 years, this...

Being a carer for an older parent or relative can often be a tricky thing for families...

There are seven million carers in the UK – that is one in 10 people and...

Different ways to get additional support for carers Are you a carer for your ageing parent?...

Caring for ageing parents can put a huge strain on families, particularly those people who may...

What is Coaching? Coaching helps you handle what life throws at you Sometimes things gets tough…...

Caring for someone can take its toll on your physical and mental health, social life, career and relationships. Taking time out to look after yourself is important if you’re to continue supporting yourself and the person you’re caring for. Here are some of the different types of support available.

The benefits system is complicated but if you know where to look, there is financial support out there for the millions of unpaid carers in the UK. Here’s an introduction to what’s available with links to where you can find out more and apply for your entitlements.

Attendance Allowance This is a benefit payable to people aged 65 or over, who have attention...

Listen to our interview with Shelagh Fogarty of BBC5Live LISTEN HERE. We start talking at 52.38...

If you’re caring for your parent, there is financial help out there for you. We uncover...

The effect of diet on your older relative’s teeth As people age, their diet may change, which can,...

Depending on the kinds of difficulties someone’s having with their finances, the help you could provide might involve anything from helping them with bills and paperwork and assisting with their day-to-day money, through to taking on a lasting power of attorney.

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

There is a completely separate assessment for the giver of the care called the carer assessment...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

My parents are getting on a bit now. I know they are, because I’ve hit middle...