Information for elderly nutrition… by dietitians Nutrition and Diet Resources UK (NDR-UK) is a registered charity,...

If you worry that your older relative isn’t getting all the right nutrients from their diet,...

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

It’s been a long winter, but, but now we’ve hit the hot weather and this can...

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

Our bones contain collagen (protein), calcium salts and other minerals. Each bone is made up of...

We have all become much more sedentary since the 1950s. Eight out of ten adults used...

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

Often it can be difficult for elderly people to chew and swallow their food and if this is...

Diabetes increases the damage done by some of the major risk factors for coronary heart disease...

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

After a very mild start, winter is finally making itself felt in the UK, as temperatures...

Older people often have difficulty eating. Here are some top tips to help them eat easily...

Severe cold snaps can have dramatic effects on everyday life, especially for the elderly. Cold and wintry conditions can...

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

It is a fact that we are living longer these days, but it is also true...

For older people, eating well as they age  becomes even more important It increases their ability to...

If your elderly relative has been in hospital, it should be good news when they are...

Why do heart attacks happen? Most heart attacks are caused by coronary heart disease, which is...

It can be very upsetting having to witness the decline in the mental abilities of a...

Here are our top tips on how to eat well to glow with health. Drink plenty of...

What is blood pressure and why is it important? Your heart is responsible for pumping blood...

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

What is diabetes? Diabetes is a common life-long health condition. There are 2.9 million people diagnosed with...

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...

What is Angina? Angina is a pain or discomfort felt in the chest and usually caused...

There are currently 220,000 older people with sight and hearing loss over the age of 70...

What is cholesterol and how does it affect older people? Cholesterol is a fatty substance which...

We all want well groomed, healthy finger and toe nails, but this can be difficult,  as...