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

Dental anxiety, more commonly known as fear of dentists, is actually surprisingly common – it affects...

Dentist bills are a necessary evil if we want to keep on top of our oral...

The effect of diet on your older relative’s teeth As people age, their diet may change, which can,...

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

Keeping your parent safe at home is obviously of paramount importance. Home should be where they...

Also known as a community alarm, telecare system, personal alarm or panic button, a lifeline alarm...

When your parents age and you have to start dealing with the problem associated with old...

When you think of exercise, you may think of an hour or so at the gym,...

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

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

A report in December 2015 by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) revealed that elderly...

Many older people in the UK are unaware that they are entitled to receive cash benefits...

Whilst much of the UK is currently experiencing record mild temperatures for December, it’s also worth...

People often overlook them, but the fact is simple – hearing tests are important. They are...

It seems that sugar, not fat, is now considered to be public health enemy number one. ...

This might seem like an odd question to ask – surely all toothbrushes are essentially the...

Changing nutritional needs: what’s the best diet to follow? As we age, our ability to digest,...

What are dentures? Dentures are removable false teeth, which replace your original teeth, if they have...

We have ten extremely helpful, simple to do, tips for you to follow to stay healthy and...

If you take the time to undergo some basic routine health check ups regularly, it’s so...

One of the most important factors that can affect the happiness of a care home is...

It is estimated that over 500,000 older people are abused in the UK every year. Elder...

When it comes to caring for an elderly parent, we all want to ensure they are...

While many of our older relatives are hitting their prime, for some the everyday things that...

Keeping the ‘important stuff’ safe Vital documents such as birth and marriage certificates, wills, lasting power...

Optometrists provide eye examination and they undertake screening for any eyes or general health conditions. They...

Carers are the unsung heroes of Britain. While many people will be cared for in a...

Dental pain, an upset stomach, or a dry mouth can make eating difficult for older people...