What do you think of when you hear the word ‘gout’? Do you perhaps think of...

From 8 June 2015,  new changes come into play concerning driving licences in the England, Scotland...

Whether we like it or not, many of us will reach a day when we can...

Lord Stone of Blackheath writes about how mindfulness can help older people and the country at...

How do you know if your tax is correct? If you pay your tax under Pay...

The new Care Act 2014 is mainly concerned with adults and their adult carers and the...

Alzheimer’s Research UK conducts world-class research to prevent, treat and cure dementia. The charity produces information...

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

We know that encouraging our older parents to eat a balanced diet is important in keeping...

You are not alone in wanting to help one, or both of your parents to get...

We have ten extremely helpful, simple to do, tips for you to follow to stay healthy and...

If you take the time to undergo some basic routine health check ups regularly, it’s so...

Is walking even an exercise? Of course it is and what’s more, it keeps older people fit...

Pets may help older people live longer, healthier, and more enjoyable lives. You’ve probably noticed that when...

Many of us have heard of or experienced firsthand the emotional rollercoaster of being plunged into...

If you’re over 60, a homeowner and you need to finance your long-term care, then a lifetime mortgage might be a suitable way for you to release some of the money tied up in your property. Take care though – these schemes don’t offer the best value for money, so they tend to be regarded as a last resort for homeowners.

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions in...

Even your spouse or best friend can’t help you legally without Power of Attorney in Scotland...

What is the prostate? The prostate gland is a part of the male reproductive system. It...

Most of us have probably heard the old adage “most accidents take place in the home”...

Care & Repair England has produced a series of guides for people with long- term conditions...

Buying the iPad iPads are expensive, but you don’t need to buy a brand new one....

Zoos and gardens offer something for everyone… animals, education, and a decent restaurant. They are a...

Keeping older skin glowing with health by eating well with our top tips. Feeding the skin with...

Action on Elder Abuse is a specialist organisation that operates across the four nations of the...

One of the most important factors that can affect the happiness of a care home is...

It’s difficult to find tradespeople you can trust and it’s even more of a worry when...

It’s so important to talk to your parent about care issues, so that you can: Understand...

The National Osteoporosis Society has published Vitamin D and Bone Health: A Practical Clinical Guideline for...

Legal aid is still generous to Scottish Pensioners   – please use it! Despite cuts legal aid...