The signs that your parent may be suffering with a hearing loss may be quite obvious...

Live well for longer How age affects health of your ageing parent From stiff joints to...

Growing awareness of complementary and alternative medicines and therapies (CAM) such as acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, raiki,...

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

The NHS Choices website defines hoarding as a disorder whereby “someone acquires an excessive number of...

Mindfulness seems to be the buzzword of the moment ­ newspapers, magazines and online feature articles extol...

Lord Stone of Blackheath writes about how mindfulness can help older people and the country at...

Pets may help older people live longer, healthier, and more enjoyable lives. You’ve probably noticed that when...

It is thought that pain in the elderly population often goes under reported due to stoicism....

Rudeness and hostility blight lives of 69,000 with Parkinson’s Every hour, someone in the UK is...

What is PMR? Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder, which usually affects people over the...

Dementia is probably the most difficult problem families face when caring for an older relative Most...

You may think your  parent  seems a little forgetful, or have difficulty remembering the right words for...

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a national charity, founded in 1905 which provides support for...

Roundabout’s motto is “Turning Lives Around” and we do, running dramatherapy projects with people of all...

Although dementia is a relatively common disease, it is not an inevitable part of growing old....

Whether incontinence is a problem for you, or a worry for your parent, it is a...

Music in Hospitals aims to provide unforgettable live music experiences for the enjoyment and therapeutic well-being of older...

Why older people should volunteer Research has shown that for older adults, volunteering can be an...

The arts can act as a preventative measure for many of the illnesses that go hand...

Assisted living generally means a residential place for older people, who would like or need help...

Loneliness and social isolation is a reality for many older people all year round, but it...

How can you help someone who is bereaved? Spend time with the bereaved person they need to...

According to a new book Use your brain to change your age by Dr Daniel G....

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

Keeping active and sharing the good things in life At every stage of your loved one’s...

Binge drinking is something we might normally associate with the young, but it is becoming an increasing problem amongst the elderly Binge-drinking could...

It’s true to say that if you make something simple enough for everyone to use, then...

Many of us worry about older relatives and ageing parents, especially if we live far from them...