Email is a great way for older people to keep in touch with family and friends. Email...

Young people and those in the world of business aren’t the only people using computers these...

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

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...

Gardening is a great hobby and your older relative doesn’t even need a garden to be able...

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

Asked to provide the top ten pieces of advice for people living with dementia and their...

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

The actual process of disability registration does vary for each local authority so first please contact...

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...

What is a Power of Attorney? Power of attorney enables your ageing parent to give power...

There is a completely separate assessment for the giver of the care called the carer assessment...

Choosing a home care provider is a critical task. The following questions may help you select...

We often hear the terms ‘superfast broadband’ and ‘the cloud’, but what do they actually mean?...

Raising difficult issues with your elderly parent isn’t easy It may be becoming apparent to you that your...

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...

Why elderly people tend to fall (Watch our video with key tips on fall prevention) Falls...

According to a recent report by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the cost...

When your parent suddenly has more spare time, there is obviously more scope to do some...

Most people have a positive experience of the care they receive but problems sometimes occur and you may want to make a complaint. Whether the care is provided at home or in a care home, or you’ve bought a care product such as a mobility aid, it’s important to know your rights.

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