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Your smoke alarm is your unsung hero…if you check it’s working

11 Jan 16

  The Fire Kills campaign is urging people to test their smoke alarms every month and...

Dealing with panic attacks and anxiety in older people

06 Jan 16

Mental health issues in older people are often under-diagnosed, as older patients tend to place more...

Breathing exercises to combat stress

22 Dec 15

Breathing exercises can help older people and their carers to relax and de-stress, as well as...

Top tips for filling out an attendance allowance form

17 Dec 15

Attendance allowance is granted to those people over 65 who require personal care assistance. The form...

Help and support for carers

15 Dec 15

There are nearly 7 million carers in the UK and over the next 30 years, this...

Can herbs help older people with pain and inflammation?

10 Dec 15

Herbs have been used for centuries to alleviate pain and inflammation. Some contain antioxidants and can...

Christmas games to play with grandparents

07 Dec 15

However much you prepare for the Christmas season, there is always going to be the odd...

Five key problems facing carers and how to solve them

03 Dec 15

Being a carer for an older parent or relative can often be a tricky thing for families...

The 5 Most Common Cancers and their Symptoms

02 Dec 15

Here are the five most common types of cancer and their symptoms. Breast cancer Not only...

How to choose the best care provider

01 Dec 15

As we grow older, we may naturally reach a point at which we, or our loved...

Recipe of the week: Doughnut Surprise Dessert

30 Nov 15

This week we thought you deserved a sticky treat…doughnut surprise! This recipe serves four. Ingredients Four...

Causes of immobility and possible solutions

27 Nov 15

The human body, regardless of age, is designed for movement, but without an active lifestyle, our...

Christmas gift ideas to help your older parent 

26 Nov 15

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… so we thought it would be a good...

Find love and companionship

25 Nov 15

myLovelyParent.com, is an online dating site specifically catering to older singles and offers your parent or...

Book one-to-one computer lessons in your own home

24 Nov 15

Enter your postcode or town to find your nearest tutor   We Are Digital has the largest...

Medicine: Waste not, want not…and take the right dosage

19 Nov 15

Medicine waste in the UK is a major issue. The Department of Health says that in...

Help change the future of loneliness for older people – at Christmas and all year

17 Nov 15

“Loneliness is a strange feeling – it’s sad, it’s day in, day out” – Daphne, 90...

Recipe of the week; Chicken Chasseur

16 Nov 15

This week’s recipe is a delicious Chicken Chasseur, quick and easy to make, cook and eat!...

Guide to Huntington’s Disease

12 Nov 15

Huntington’s disease (formerly known as Huntington’s chorea) is an inherited condition causing progressive brain damage. The...

Latest innovations in personal home safety alarms

11 Nov 15

Most people are familiar with traditional in-home pendant alarms for older people and their benefits. However,...

How to get the best from a care assessment

10 Nov 15

Prior to having a care assessment, it is important to prepare all the information you might...

Essential guide to hospital discharge

04 Nov 15

We regularly hear about bed blocking in the news, but there is little reason for a...

Get expert Occupational Therapy help now

myageingparent.com has teamed up with Design for Independence, a leading occupational therapy practice, to help you...

How to help older drivers to stay safe on the road

03 Nov 15

Driving safely is critical for drivers and other road users, as well as pedestrians and cyclist....

Elderly care: the importance of an integrated approach

28 Oct 15

Older people often have complex, chronic conditions and there has been a significant shift in recent...

Top five myths and facts surrounding Lasting Power of Attorney

26 Oct 15

When faced with the reality of a loved one losing mental capacity, a family may have...

Sheltered housing: independent living with added peace of mind  

20 Oct 15

Arranging care for a parent or loved one can be challenging, but sheltered housing might be...

Help prevent falls with the right footwear

19 Oct 15

Every year in the UK about one-third of people aged over 65 will fall. This rises...

Hearing loss in older people

16 Oct 15

Causes of hearing loss Increasing age is the most common cause of hearing loss. About one...

Are we doing enough to help people with hearing loss?

15 Oct 15

It’s said that it’s only when you start to suffer from hearing loss that you start...

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