There are a number of key legal documents, which are essential for you and your older...

Incontinence is not an inevitable part of ‘getting old’ and it is not something that necessarily...

Have you received a letter from your bank or building society advising they will no longer...

People are living longer, but unfortunately, many live for longer in ill-health as well. Whether you...

Did you know that blood in your pee could be a sign of bladder or kidney...

The bladder and bowels are two important organs. They are at the end of the digestion...

You may have heard various stories around the subject of equity release, but what do these...

As Her Majesty the Queen clearly demonstrates to us all on her 90th birthday, reaching 90 does...

In old age, many of us rely on medication to get us through the day and...

Looking after your eyes in something that we don’t necessarily think about, but which is important,...

Visiting your GP or taking your older relative to see their GP can be an anxious...

Adequate fluid is essential to allow the body to sweat to regulate temperature, maintain good levels...

Everyone sometimes has a bad night’s sleep, but for some, insomnia is a serious issue and...

  In most cases, this April you should only receive one notice showing the codes to...

Bedsores result from pressure over time on skin in contact with another surface, such as a...

As we age, it can be harder to move around at home, whether that means more...

It’s worrying if your older relative starts to become more forgetful, so how can you judge...

Choosing the perfect gift can be a really difficult task at the best of times, but...

As our older relatives age, their elder care needs often change, sometimes gradually and sometimes overnight. Here...

Loneliness is unfortunately a major issue in our society. Many older people choose to maintain the...

We all think it sometimes, but often we don’t actually say it, that our elderly relatives...

Even though the internet has only been around in the UK for less than 20 years,...

80% of older people say they want to live at home for as long as possible....

The fear of dementia is real. The thought of losing your memory and judgement abilities is...