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Sight and hearing loss in older people

11 Dec 16

There are currently 220,000 older people with sight and hearing loss over the age of 70...

Ten key questions you must ask your older parents

25 Nov 16

As our parents age, yet remain in good health, it’s easy to avoid having the conversations...

Lifeline Alarms provide help at the press of a button

08 Sep 16

Also known as a community alarm, telecare system, personal alarm or panic button, a lifeline alarm...

Great ideas to persuade older people to get some fresh air

30 Aug 16

Getting outside for some fresh air on a breezy spring day, or the in the warmer...

What are the rules for gifting assets?

23 Aug 16

It can be tempting to consider gifting assets to avoid paying for care, but beware of...

Debt in retirement

25 Jul 16

Carrying forward debt into retirement is a dilemma which many people face. At a time in...

Dancing Into Older Age

07 Jul 16

In recent years, dancing – an enjoyable recreational activity – has been shown to improve the...

Should you consider using medical alert ID jewellery?

30 Jun 16

Medical alert jewellery, in the form of bracelets and necklaces, is frequently used to enable rapid...

How to choose the right walking stick

29 Feb 16

When most people think of walking sticks, a traditional wooden crook cane springs to mind, but...

Top tips to make your older relative’s home safer in later life

These days many of us are thankfully living longer and fuller lives. As a result, our...

The pros and cons of grandparents looking after grandchildren

23 Feb 16

It’s estimated that grandparents save British families £16.4 billion pounds worth of childcare per year. A...

Alcohol problems in older adults

16 Feb 16

Coverage in the media may well give the impression that drinking too much alcohol is something...

How can we break the cycle of fear of falling?

10 Feb 16

It’s been the warmest December since records began in 1910 and the wettest month ever recorded...

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...

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...

Recipe of the week: Lamb shanks with leeks

14 Dec 15

Lamb shanks with leeks are simple to prepare and they can be left in the oven to...

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...

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...

Get the best care alarm now to help your older relative stay safe at home

11 Nov 15

myageingparent.com has teamed up with SureSafe Alarms, the UK’s leading provider of personal alarms for the...

Latest innovations in personal home safety alarms

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

Get expert Occupational Therapy help now

04 Nov 15

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

Guide to social services for older people

20 Sep 15

There is a wide variety of social care services available, primarily there to support people in...

Claim VAT relief on Adaptive Clothing

08 Sep 15

Being able to dress yourself goes a long way to helping older people maintain their valuable...

Why older people should exercise

05 Sep 15

Live well for longer How age affects health of your ageing parent From stiff joints to...

Skin problems in older people

27 Aug 15

We all have a few lumps and bumps and moles on our skin and some are...

How nutritional needs change with age

11 Aug 15

Changing nutritional needs: what’s the best diet to follow? As we age, our ability to digest,...

How to hire a home carer

29 Jul 15

Many families are facing a future in which a parent will need continuing care. As online...

Top ten tips to stay healthy

26 May 15

We have ten extremely helpful, simple to do, tips for you to follow to stay healthy and...

Why walking works for older people

25 May 15

Is walking even an exercise? Of course it is and what’s more, it keeps older people fit...

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