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Every year in the UK about one-third of people aged over 65 will fall. This rises...

People often overlook them, but the fact is simple – hearing tests are important. They are...

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It’s said that it’s only when you start to suffer from hearing loss that you start...

  With World Arthritis Day (WAD) coming up on October 12 and National Arthritis Week here...

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When your older relative goes into hospital, it can be a very stressful time. The medical...

More and more people are getting married after a divorce or bereavement, which is very exciting, but it...

You are finally getting to the end of that piece of work that you have been...

It seems that sugar, not fat, is now considered to be public health enemy number one. ...

When a parent is diagnosed with dementia, the effects of the illness become all consuming. The...

The clocks go back an hour at 2 a.m. this Sunday, October 25. So remember to change them….and...

For many people, they would say a tablet, as it is easily portable, so if you...

There is a wide variety of social care services available, primarily there to support people in...

As with other forms of complementary and alternative medicines and therapies, there is no hard scientific...

How to stay safe online is one of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to...

The skin forms a natural protective barrier that as we age becomes less effective.  It is...

The signs that your parent may be suffering with a hearing loss may be quite obvious...

Being able to dress yourself goes a long way to helping older people maintain their valuable...

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This really can depend on how good you are with technology. If you are someone who...

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Get out and about and have some fun with your extended family. Just visiting friends and...

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With all software comes updates. So why upgrade to Windows 10 at the end of July...

Growing awareness of complementary and alternative medicines and therapies (CAM) such as acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, raiki,...

This might seem like an odd question to ask – surely all toothbrushes are essentially the...

Changing nutritional needs: what’s the best diet to follow? As we age, our ability to digest,...