What is heart failure? Having heart failure means that, for some reason, your heart is not...

NHS continuing care is care that is arranged and funded by the NHS free of charge outside of...

There are several eye problems that become more common among people as they age, although they...

How to make your skin look at its best 1. Cleanse, tone and moisturise, using products...

Keeping the mind agile, whether it is reading a book, doing a jigsaw, or playing Sudoku...

Continuing  Healthcare can be defined as care provided over an extended period of time, to a...

Just because parents get older, doesn’t mean they want to stop being active, as it’s enjoyable...

Family conflict is not unusual Family conflict is common within the family when a parent is...

Loneliness is a major problem faced by elderly people throughout the UK and though it presents...

It’s easy to take the internet for granted, especially for the current generation who don’t remember...

Moving from your home into care accommodation can be a stressful time, with lots of upheaval...

As we age, everyday tasks we once performed without a second thought become more and more...

Research has revealed* that more than £5 billion of means-tested benefits go unclaimed by retired people...

What are heart valves? Your heart is a muscle, which pumps blood to your lungs and...

Loss of independence occurs as people age, as they suffer physical, social or emotional setbacks which...

Mobility aids play a vital role in the lives of millions of elderly and disabled people....

Bereavement is a distressing but common experience. At some point, most of us will suffer the...

Home is where you want to be, whatever your age and whatever it takes to maintain...

Hearing loss is now a major public health issue which affects over 10 million people in...

Before I started tai chi, I had been a couch potato for many years. I had...

A recent Money Advice Service report into the “sandwich generation” revealed how squeezed people who provide...

We’ve compiled an extensive list of apps to help care for your parent and to keep your...

What is blood pressure and why is it important? Your heart is responsible for pumping blood...

Is someone you love about to die? If you have ever been in a position where...

A mobility vehicle can improve many peoples’ lifestyle, but making the right decision when buying one...

The skin’s ageing process The main ageing process is not taking place in the top layers...

Few events in life are as painful as the death of your partner, but you can learn...

Your parent may be at the stage in life where their joints have deteriorated to the...

What is diabetes? Diabetes is a common life-long health condition. There are 2.9 million people diagnosed with...