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Your guide to dating and remarriage in later life

11 Aug 15

They say “You’re never too old to fall in love” and it seems to be true. Just...

Help your older relative find love or companionship

10 Aug 15

Meeting new people is tough at any age, but can often be even harder for the...

Technology tip of the week: Benefits of being online

Recent statistics show that around 6 million people over 50 are still offline rather than online....

Technology tip of the week: What’s the best tablet?

Ever since Apple launched the iPad, tablets have been taking the world by storm. In 2015,...

Low awareness of non-lump breast cancer symptoms putting over 70s’ health at risk

07 Aug 15

Approximately 30% of women diagnosed with breast cancer report a symptom other than a lump. However, when...

How to improve your memory

06 Aug 15

Experts on ageing often point out that learning new skills is likely to improve cognitive functioning,...

Top 8 Summer Activities to do with your elderly relatives

Summer has arrived with the latest heatwave officially welcoming the warmer months ahead. To make sure...

What are your employment obligations when taking on a carer?

05 Aug 15

There seems to be a general misconception that carers working in a private home can be...

Importance of planning ahead to pay for care

04 Aug 15

Research from The Live-in Homecare Information Hub has found that people are not aware of the...

Technology tip of the week: Should I get a PC, laptop or tablet?

03 Aug 15

Think about what you will be using the product for? If it is just for grocery...

The Benefits of Getting Specialist Care Advice

30 Jul 15

There will come a time for most families when it becomes clear that an elderly relative...

How to hire a home carer

29 Jul 15

Many families are facing a future in which a parent will need continuing care. As online...

Technology, is it worth IT?

28 Jul 15

A computer? Why do I need a computer? I’m in my 80’s. I wouldn’t know where...

Our care experts are ready to take your call now

24 Jul 15

myageingparent.com has teamed up with Grace Consulting to provide you with independent care advice to help find the...

Book one to one computer lessons in your own home

23 Jul 15

myageingparent.com has teamed up with We Are Digital, the UK’s leading provider of at home computer training,...

Free days out for you and older parent

It’s great to get out and about with your parent and enjoy time together. Here’s our...

Get expert help downsizing now

22 Jul 15

myageingparent.com has teamed up with The Senior Move Partnership to offer you a unique downsizing service tailored completely to your needs To...

How to help older people with hoarding problems

21 Jul 15

The NHS Choices website defines hoarding as a disorder whereby “someone acquires an excessive number of...

Facial workouts: How to benefit from pulling faces

15 Jul 15

Did you know there are 43 individual muscles in the face? These muscles are necessary for...

Essential guide to mindfulness for older people

14 Jul 15

Mindfulness seems to be the buzzword of the moment ­ newspapers, magazines and online feature articles extol...

How the arts to stir memory

03 Jul 15

‘Who am I?’ The power of the arts,music, poetry and photography, can stir memories and consolidate...

Help your older relative to eat a balanced diet

02 Jul 15

If you worry that your older relative isn’t getting all the right nutrients from their diet,...

Should financial control of the Independent Living Fund be controlled by local authorities or individuals?

01 Jul 15

On June 30th 2015, the government will cease to provide the Independent Living Fund (ILF), a...

Power of attorney is changing

Lasting power of attorney (LPA) forms are changing on Wednesday 1 July, 2015. On Wednesday 1...

All you need to know about dentures

25 Jun 15

What are dentures? Dentures are removable false teeth, which replace your original teeth, if they have...

myageingparent wins Care Advice Award

24 Jun 15

The CARE Advice Awards are designed to recognise the very best care advice available for both...

Essential guide to breast cancer

23 Jun 15

What is breast cancer? Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells keep dividing to produce a lump...

Top tips for healthy blood pressure

18 Jun 15

Controlling your blood pressure is important, as it indicates how much pressure the blood is putting...

Best food and drink to help you sleep

16 Jun 15

If you are having trouble sleeping, it could be a result of your diet. We recommend...

Top tips to avoid bad posture at your desk

11 Jun 15

We spend more and more time at our desks and this can lead to serious postural...

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