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There could be a multitude of reasons why someone wants you to step in and help...

Falls are common in older people and the risk of falling increases with increasing age A...

If you are caring for someone who has been told they may not get better, you...

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

One of the biggest misconceptions about state-of-the-art technology is that it is solely reserved for the...

Happy people live longer! In a survey of almost 4000 people aged between 52 and 79,...

As we age, so our ability to move freely can easily diminish.This can be caused by...

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

What is Pilates? Pilates is a very popular form of exercise for all ages, not just...

People with dementia often find it difficult to access or use new forms of technology Touchscreen...

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

The overall aim of acupuncture is to restore the body’s equilibrium and it can be extremely...

Life can be lonely if your parent is on their own and at home for long...

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

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

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

My parents are getting on a bit now. I know they are, because I’ve hit middle...

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

Is it really all about the iPad, or are there better choices? Technology and its tools...

Nuisance calls can make your elderly parent’s life a misery Nuisance calls and texts can cause...

NHS continuing care is care that is arranged and funded by the NHS free of charge outside of...

There are several eye problems that become more common among people as they age, although they...

How to make your skin look at its best 1. Cleanse, tone and moisturise, using products...

Keeping the mind agile, whether it is reading a book, doing a jigsaw, or playing Sudoku...

Continuing  Healthcare can be defined as care provided over an extended period of time, to a...

Just because parents get older, doesn’t mean they want to stop being active, as it’s enjoyable...

Family conflict is not unusual Family conflict is common within the family when a parent is...

It’s easy to take the internet for granted, especially for the current generation who don’t remember...

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