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

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

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

There is a completely separate assessment for the giver of the care called the carer assessment...

Raising difficult issues with your elderly parent isn’t easy It may be becoming apparent to you that your...

If you are caring for someone who has been told they may not get better, you...

What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapists (OTs) aim to enable older people to make the most...

When your ageing parent is bereaved, whether their partner’s death was sudden, or prolonged, it takes...

What is caring at a distance? The fact that we are living longer is wonderful achievement....

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

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

Watching a parent suffer with dementia is one of the hardest things you will ever do...

It’s important for people caring for elderly to talk How it started Ruth* was approaching 50,...

Most of us were brought up with the fairytale notion of the perfectly happy family As...

Cognitive neuroscientist and age specialist Dr Lynda Shaw is calling for better transparency and co-ordination of...

A granny flat, also known as a dependent person’s unit or a DPU, is an idea...

Everyone’s care journey is different. Here we explore the story of carer Sarah Bradshaw and her...

These days, we use technology in all aspects of our lives, from internet banking to online...

Are you a carer of a loved one, who is older, disabled or seriously ill?  Whether...

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

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...

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

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

Valentine’s Day is a day of romance and love, treats and surprises, meals and gifts, but...

Lung cancer can start in the cells lining the trachea, the main airway, the lung tissue,...

Mental health issues in older people are often under-diagnosed, as older patients tend to place more...

Breathing exercises can help older people and their carers to relax and de-stress, as well as...

There are nearly 7 million carers in the UK and over the next 30 years, this...

However much you prepare for the Christmas season, there is always going to be the odd...