What are living wills, now known as advance decisions?    An advance decision is a statement...

One of my greatest regrets is that I didn’t ask my father to record his life...

What is elderly anorexia? Anorexia is a medical term that means lack of appetite, but sometimes...

As people age, their driving abilities inevitably change. However, by reducing risk factors and incorporating safe...

If you want to feel fitter and look younger, try putting some of these foods on...

Sleep patterns change as you age, because the body produces lower levels of growth hormone, which...

What is a Power of Attorney? Power of attorney enables your ageing parent to give power...

In the UK, there are an estimated nine million deaf and partially hearing people. About 688,000...

Why elderly people tend to fall (Watch our video with key tips on fall prevention) Falls...

One of the main things to bear in mind is the vital importance to start ageing...

The Dental Problems of the elderly can be divided into four groups. Problems arise with their...

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

How is Parkinson’s diagnosed? Diagnosis of Parkinson’s is made by a doctor, who takes a detailed...

As we age, so our ability to move freely can easily diminish.This can be caused by...

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

Is it really all about the iPad, or are there better choices? Technology and its tools...

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

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...

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

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

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

Care funding Once the person has been assessed, the local authority can charge for the services...

More and more frequently care homes and agencies are being held under a microscope by the...

Many of us face the daunting role of looking after parents as they age One problem...

Skipping breakfast has been consistently linked with various health risks associated with older age. It’s not...

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...

Elderly people suffering with incontinence can often be too embarrassed to come forward and seek help...