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Life-saving step protects elderly from fire

29 Jan 15

While many of our older relatives are hitting their prime, for some the everyday things that...

Live Music Improves Wellbeing in Older People

27 Jan 15

Live music is something that we can all enjoy and connect with. It can reach older...

Essential guide to dental health on a budget

26 Jan 15

Dentist bills are a necessary evil if we want to keep on top of our oral...

Volunteering benefits elderly and society

24 Jan 15

Why older people should volunteer Research has shown that for older adults, volunteering can be an...

All you need to know about knee replacements

23 Jan 15

Why might you need a knee replacement? Knee replacement normally becomes necessary due to damage and...

8 tips for retiring abroad

22 Jan 15

For many, retiring to settle down in a place with warmer weather, different scenery and a change...

What you can do when an older parent has cancer

Over half (53%) of all cancers are diagnosed in people aged 50 – 74, with a...

60+ divorce causes financial ruin

21 Jan 15

The number of people who are getting divorced during their retirement years is on the increase....

Mobile apps help monitor older people

20 Jan 15

It’s difficult to persuade older people to have care at home There is a fine line...

The best mobile phones for older people

Mobile phones can be a very useful line of communication for older people and their children,...

Older People Must Keep Vital Documents Safe

19 Jan 15

Keeping the ‘important stuff’ safe Vital documents such as birth and marriage certificates, wills, lasting power...

What are Personal Care Plans?

17 Jan 15

When our parents need long-term care, whether care is delivered in their own home or a...

How to get a free boiler for pensioners

16 Jan 15

Who is eligible for a free boiler? If your older relative owns their own home or...

Home safety for older people

This infographic gives some very helpful information on home safety for older people, giving tips on how...

Preserving Family Memories

15 Jan 15

 Why capture your parent on film? A film does not just keep a person’s stories alive,...

Video guide to fixing boilers and heating systems for older people

A lot of the time your boiler and heating system can seem pretty daunting, especially to...

myageingparent.com talks to Radio Tees about who cares for elderly childless people

14 Jan 15

Listen to our interview on Radio Tess with Mike Parr, where we discuss how older people...

Homeshare: companionship for elderly at home

What is homesharing? Homeshare schemes provide low-cost practical live-in help, companionship and support to elderly people...

The Complete Guide to Retirement Planning

13 Jan 15

Planning for your retirement is one of the most important things you’ll ever do, Follow our...

Type 1 diabetes complications for elderly

10 Jan 15

Type 1 diabetes and its complications Type 1 diabetes is caused when the immune system attacks...

Pneumonia and its effect on the elderly

07 Jan 15

Pneumonia is an inflammation of lung tissue in either one or both lungs. This is usually...

What is assisted living?

Assisted living generally means a residential place for older people, who would like or need help...

New Year Tax Changes for Older People

06 Jan 15

Here are some of the key tax changes for 2015 The Personal Allowance (PA), the amount...

myageingparent.com talks to the Guardian about tax help for the vulnerable

05 Jan 15

Older people may feel left in the lurch when it comes to getting help with filing accurate...

Depression in older people

30 Dec 14

Many issues can cause depression as people age, such as retirement, the death of friends and...

Top ten facts about Pensioner Bonds

Have you heard of Pensioner Bonds? No, they’re nothing do to with Roger Moore or Sean...

Personal Budgets Explained

20 Dec 14

What is a personal budget? Personalisation, also known as Self-Directed Support, is a way of working...

7 tests of a good care home

18 Dec 14

A crisis has happened either unexpectedly or, more likely, has built up over a period of...

Keeping Elderly People with Beloved Pets

16 Dec 14

It’s an emotional and upsetting decision facing a growing number of elderly people who are no...

10 fun tips for entertaining grandparents at Christmas

15 Dec 14

Christmas is a great time for families getting together and different generations bonding over wonderful traditions....

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