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

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

Falls are very common in older people and the risk of falling and resultant fractures increases...

80% of older people say they want to live at home for as long as possible....

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

Most of us have probably heard the old adage “most accidents take place in the home”...

Falls in older people are frequent and can lead to serious fractures, joint replacements and other...

Fear of falling means 225,000 people aged over 75 won’t leave the house by themselves, according...

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

What is elderly anorexia? Anorexia is a medical term that means lack of appetite, but sometimes...

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

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

Keeping your parent safe at home is obviously of paramount importance. Home should be where they...

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...

After a very mild start, winter is finally making itself felt in the UK, as temperatures...

Severe cold snaps can have dramatic effects on everyday life, especially for the elderly. Cold and wintry conditions can...

Why is it important for older people to exercise and use a personal trainer? Unless people do...

The winter is approaching and we want to ensure older people stay fit and well. Read...

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

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

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

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

Loss of independence occurs as people age, as they suffer physical, social or emotional setbacks which...

Mobility aids play a vital role in the lives of millions of elderly and disabled people....

Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits for older people Garden beds, equipment and tools can all...

Before I started tai chi, I had been a couch potato for many years. I had...

We’ve compiled an extensive list of apps to help care for your parent and to keep your...

A mobility vehicle can improve many peoples’ lifestyle, but making the right decision when buying one...

Most of us were brought up with the fairytale notion of the perfectly happy family As...