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How to persuade older people to wear hearing aid

09 Sep 15

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

Why older people should exercise

05 Sep 15

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

Essential guide to reflexology for older people

20 Aug 15

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

How nutritional needs change with age

11 Aug 15

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

How to help older people with hoarding problems

21 Jul 15

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

Essential guide to mindfulness for older people

14 Jul 15

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

How mindfulness can help people live less stressful lives

05 Jun 15

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

Benefits of pets for older people

20 May 15

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

Managing pain in older people

23 Apr 15

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

Parkinson’s Awareness Week

20 Apr 15

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

What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

18 Apr 15

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

A beginner’s guide to dementia

14 Apr 15

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

What to do if you think your parent has dementia?

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

Friends of the Elderly

07 Mar 15

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

Roundabout: March Charity

03 Mar 15

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

Diagnosing and treating dementia

19 Feb 15

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

Top tips to combat incontinence

12 Feb 15

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

Music in Hospitals

03 Feb 15

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

Volunteering benefits elderly and society

24 Jan 15

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

Arts improve quality of life for older people

13 Jan 15

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

What is assisted living?

07 Jan 15

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

Combat elderly isolation this Christmas

15 Dec 14

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

How to help bereaved

02 Dec 14

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

Changing habits to improve memory

22 Oct 14

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

When to use respite care

15 Oct 14

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

Positive dementia action plan: Part 2

03 Aug 14

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

Linking excessive alcohol with elderly memory loss

01 Aug 14

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

The Silver Line

03 Jun 14

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

Help elderly to keep in touch using technology

13 Jan 14

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

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