The ability to provide reliable care at home without vast numbers of staff being involved is...

Modern technology offers many conveniences for older people, whether it is automation for assisted living, Telecare,...

Read The Guardian’s amazing interactive guide to care, with comment from myageingparent, who are featured a...

Flu can be fatal Many people assume that getting flu is just like getting a bad cold,...

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.

If you’ve opted to receive direct payments to pay for personal care services yourself, there are important things you should know – such as how to compare products and services and how to manage your budget effectively.

Dementia is a term for a set of symptoms, which can include loss of memory, mood...

Care workers or personal assistants can help you live independently in your own home. They may be provided directly by your local council (or Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland), with everything arranged for you. But if you decide to appoint one directly, using your own money or with direct payments, there’s a lot to think about.

Dealing with Bowel Surgery For the majority of patients who are told they have bowel cancer,...

Urinary tract infections (UTI) can be painful and can lead to serious health problems such as...

According to a new book Use your brain to change your age by Dr Daniel G....

There can be a mountain of paperwork to deal with after a bereavement, and everyday matters...

Maggie’s Centres were set up in 1995 in order to fulfil the vision of Maggie Jencks to...

People use all kinds of technology in the home to make their lives easier. We might...

In Europe, over half of all the people with diabetes are aged over 60, so it...

What is bowel cancer? Bowel cancer can affect any part of the colon, rectum or anus...

Carers are the unsung heroes of Britain. While many people will be cared for in a...

Watching what we eat becomes even more important as we enter our older years. Maintaining a...

There are a staggering number of people in the UK aged over 65, who live alone...

There are many problems that can occur as eyes age.  Your ageing parent may not be...

If your Mum or Dad uses a wheelchair to get around, either all the time or...

This great infographic gives a few, simple, quick tips on how to make a home safer for elderly...

There are a number of important reasons to ask your parent to write a will. Two...

Deciding on the right care home for a loved one is a daunting and time-consuming task.With...

Assistive technology refers to a wide range of gadgets, or  disability equipment that can help your...

H&SA wants to create more choice and control for people with learning disabilities over where they...

Beating Bowel Cancer is the leading UK charity for bowel cancer patients, working to raise awareness...

For many of us, family members are the ones that we can always depend on. They...

Moving an ageing parent or loved one into a nursing home is never going to be...

The rise in insolvency amongst pensioners is higher now than fifty years ago Pensioners are caught...