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

What is cancer? Cancer is a disease caused by normal cells changing, so that they grow...

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

The foot is a remarkable piece of human engineering. It has the multiple functions of adapting...

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...

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

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

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

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

Damp, condensation and mould growth can make have an impact on the health of older people,...

We answer some of the key questions about funerals What should I do if a relative...

Much of our education system is really just training.  Especially in times of economic recession, people...

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...

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

The benefits of making a will are well known to members of the public, as it...

What is heart failure? Having heart failure means that, for some reason, your heart is not...

What is caring at a distance? The fact that we are living longer is wonderful achievement....

Research has revealed* that more than £5 billion of means-tested benefits go unclaimed by retired people...

Before I started tai chi, I had been a couch potato for many years. I had...

The skin’s ageing process The main ageing process is not taking place in the top layers...

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

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

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

Getting outside for some fresh air on a breezy spring day, or the in the warmer...

  Seeing parents can be hard when life is busy. Loneliness and isolation among the elderly...

Carrying forward debt into retirement is a dilemma which many people face. At a time in...

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

In recent years, dancing – an enjoyable recreational activity – has been shown to improve the...