In today’s technologically driven world, there are many emerging technologies, which enable older people to live...

Seeing the person and embracing your new reality  Having a parent with dementia is one of...

Grandparents are now the most common source of informal childcare in the UK, with nearly two...

If you disagree with your local authority’s decision not to pay for your care services – or you don’t think you’ve been offered enough support to meet your needs – you need to speak out.

Tax can be very confusing, so here’s quick guide to help you help your elderly parent through the tax minefield:...

In the summer of 2010, I was bluntly told: ‘You have cancer,’ and these would be...

There are several options for paying for elderly care Full funding: NHS will fully fund care,...

Family cohesiveness can often be difficult to achieve, but as parents grow more dependent,  often siblings...

HMRC Enquiry Centres are closing It’s true! HMRC’s enquiry centres are to close during June 2014....

Using the iPad to keep in touch Email friends and family Research topics and information Keep...

How can we stay fit and well as we age? Drink and drink some more: It’s critical...

Purchasing an Immediate Care Annuity basically means giving some amount of your or your older parent’s capital to...

We’re just beginning to understand how important our guts are to our overall wellbeing as individuals....

What is Telecare? For lots of people the term ‘Telecare’ is totally foreign and something that...

Firstly, you will need to contact a funeral firm  The Funeral Director at the firm will...

Looking  after the grandchildren isn’t always easy Keep advice to a minimum Having had children yourself, you...

Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms These include gradual loss of...

The idea behind Tell Us Once is simple. One notification of the death for all the...

How can I encourage my parents to keep active?  This is a question we often hear. We...

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit that helps towards some of the extra costs you...

Are there legitimate things your Parents can do to avoid Inheritance Tax? Former Chancellor of the...

It’s true to say that if you make something simple enough for everyone to use, then...

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Choosing to move into residential care, or accepting someone caring for you in your own home,...

A local authority can agree that your parent staying in a care home on a temporary...

The benefits system is complicated but if you know where to look, there is financial support out there for the millions of unpaid carers in the UK. Here’s an introduction to what’s available with links to where you can find out more and apply for your entitlements.

It goes without saying that the majority of the elderly want to stay in their home...

Giving older people access to technology can improve the quality of their lives significantly by encouraging...

Sheltered housing is popular, because it still provides the older person with some independence, yet with...

  myageingparent.com discusses how to try to ensure you choose a caring care home Listen here...