Moving an ageing parent or loved one into a nursing home is never going to be...

Dental pain, an upset stomach, or a dry mouth can make eating difficult for older people...

Our ageing parents are more wary of using computers and the internet, often because they have...

What is dementia? The word ‘dementia’ is used to describe a number of different conditions that affect the...

Internet security is one of the great invisible challenges of our age. National spy agencies and...

Recent statistics from Ofcom show that the number of people aged 65 and over accessing the...

Here are our recommended top superfoods to keep older people fit and healthy Protein The body...

A chat room allows you to speak with other people via your computer or laptop and...

Older people can present an attractive target for scammers and fraudsters Some older people are isolated and...

The National Osteoporosis Society is the only UK wide charity dedicated to improving the diagnosis, prevention...

Getting on-line can help older people to communicate, shop, manage their finances and learn new things. It can be...

The ‘Tax Help for Older People’ service is run by the charity ‘Tax Volunteers’ to provide...

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

In today’s technologically driven world, there are many emerging technologies, which enable older people to live...

Grandparents are now the most common source of informal childcare in the UK, with nearly two...

Family cohesiveness can often be difficult to achieve, but as parents grow more dependent,  often siblings...

Using the iPad to keep in touch Email friends and family Research topics and information Keep...

How can we stay fit and well as we age? Drink and drink some more: It’s critical...

What is Telecare? For lots of people the term ‘Telecare’ is totally foreign and something that...

Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms These include gradual loss of...

Giving older people access to technology can improve the quality of their lives significantly by encouraging...

Sheltered housing is popular, because it still provides the older person with some independence, yet with...

Treating your ageing parent to a manicure or pedicure can genuinely boost their well-being, as hands...

Arthritis Care is our Charity of the Month for April Around 10 million people suffer with...

Why encourage your older parent to investigate their family history? Having a project on the go is...

Nintendo Wii was originally developed for the usual gaming market, i.e. children, teenagers and young adults,...

Mum falling, dad becoming ill, gran having a fire, are all events that suddenly make us...

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

Dementia UK is committed to improving quality of life for all people affected by dementia Their...

The Government expects that the  ‘digital by default’ agenda will save £1.7 billion to £1.8 billion...