We talk all the time about the issues involved in caring for an ageing parent, but...

For many, retiring to settle down in a place with warmer weather, different scenery and a change...

What is homesharing? Homeshare schemes provide low-cost practical live-in help, companionship and support to elderly people...

Type 1 diabetes and its complications Type 1 diabetes is caused when the immune system attacks...

Being a carer is tough and sometimes you really need to take a break, even if...

Sightsavers was founded in 1950 by John Wilson. Following a tragic accident that left John blind...

In Europe, over half of all the people with diabetes are aged over 60, so it...

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

What are the key issues? Issues faced by older people with learning disabilities are similar to...

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

Tax can be very confusing, so here’s quick guide to help you help your elderly parent through the tax minefield:...

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...

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

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

Everyone enjoys some peace and quiet and time away from the very busy lives that we...

In today’s economically uncertain times, the financial collapse of care homes is unfortunately a fairly common...

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition One person in every 500 has Parkinson’s. That’s about 127,000...

Sense is a national charity that has supported and campaigned for people who have both sight and...