Why encourage your older parent to investigate their family history? Having a project on the go is...

One of my greatest regrets is that I didn’t ask my father to record his life...

Raising difficult issues with your elderly parent isn’t easy It may be becoming apparent to you that your...

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

Taking out private health insurance is costly, but are older people being penalised unnecessarily? You might...

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

Bereavement is a distressing but common experience. At some point, most of us will suffer the...

Home is where you want to be, whatever your age and whatever it takes to maintain...

A recent Money Advice Service report into the “sandwich generation” revealed how squeezed people who provide...

Few events in life are as painful as the death of your partner, but you can learn...

Many of us face the daunting role of looking after parents as they age One problem...

We all think it sometimes, but often we don’t actually say it, that our elderly relatives...

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

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

Valentine’s Day is a day of romance and love, treats and surprises, meals and gifts, but...

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

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

SureSafe offer the broadest range of personal alarms to suit a wide variety of needs: Traditional...

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

With her new book published this month Meet Me on the Beach, novelist Hilary Boyd is...

When your older relative goes into hospital, it can be a very stressful time. The medical...

More and more people are getting married after a divorce or bereavement, which is very exciting, but it...

For many people, they would say a tablet, as it is easily portable, so if you...

Zoos and gardens offer something for everyone… animals, education, and a decent restaurant. They are a...

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

It’s so important to talk to your parent about care issues, so that you can: Understand...

Dementia is probably the most difficult problem families face when caring for an older relative Most...

Stately homes, castles and other historical sites offer something for everyone…great gardens, fine houses, history and...

Caring for ageing parents can put a huge strain on families, particularly those people who may...

 Why capture your parent on film? A film does not just keep a person’s stories alive,...