Lord Stone of Blackheath writes about how mindfulness can help older people and the country at...

We know that encouraging our older parents to eat a balanced diet is important in keeping...

Many of us have heard of or experienced firsthand the emotional rollercoaster of being plunged into...

Even your spouse or best friend can’t help you legally without Power of Attorney in Scotland...

Pseudo Gout is a condition where there is severe inflammation of the joint due to the...

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...

Legal aid is still generous to Scottish Pensioners   – please use it! Despite cuts legal aid...

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

You may think your  parent  seems a little forgetful, or have difficulty remembering the right words for...

Dementia is a condition which affects brain function. There are various types of dementia, such as...

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

Dimbleby Cancer Care was set up in 1966 in memory of broadcaster Richard Dimbleby and is based...

The key criteria for choosing the right home 1.       Take as much time as you can...

Where your parent lives is important for their health and wellbeing. Many, indeed most, older people aim...

Keeping your brain active and healthy is as important as keeping your body fit through exercise....

When it comes to caring for an elderly parent, we all want to ensure they are...

Arranging a funeral Because most people tend to avoid the subject of death and funerals, they...

As we grow older, we start to witness the unfortunate and often distressing decline of our...

Many environmental endeavours to ‘go green’ are aimed at families and younger individuals, but in a...

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

New research by www.stayinmyhome.co.uk*, the specialist live-in homecare website, which provides information on live-in as an...

Over half (53%) of all cancers are diagnosed in people aged 50 – 74, with a...

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

It’s an emotional and upsetting decision facing a growing number of elderly people who are no...

Christmas is a great time for families getting together and different generations bonding over wonderful traditions....

Loneliness and social isolation is a reality for many older people all year round, but it...

What is Coaching? Coaching helps you handle what life throws at you Sometimes things gets tough…...

Loneliness among older people exacerbated by distance from family The pressure of their grown-up children’s work...