Whether we like it or not, many of us will reach a day when we can...

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

How do you know if your tax is correct? If you pay your tax under Pay...

The new Care Act 2014 is mainly concerned with adults and their adult carers and the...

Alzheimer’s Research UK conducts world-class research to prevent, treat and cure dementia. The charity produces information...

There are seven million carers in the UK – that is one in 10 people and...

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

You are not alone in wanting to help one, or both of your parents to get...

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

If you take the time to undergo some basic routine health check ups regularly, it’s so...

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

Now is the time to think about growing your own vegetables. Cheaper than the supermarket and...

Pets may help older people live longer, healthier, and more enjoyable lives. You’ve probably noticed that when...

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

If you’re over 60, a homeowner and you need to finance your long-term care, then a lifetime mortgage might be a suitable way for you to release some of the money tied up in your property. Take care though – these schemes don’t offer the best value for money, so they tend to be regarded as a last resort for homeowners.

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions in...

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...

What is the prostate? The prostate gland is a part of the male reproductive system. It...

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

Buying the iPad iPads are expensive, but you don’t need to buy a brand new one....

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

What is shingles? Shingles is a nerve infection, which also affects the surrounding surface connected to...

Keeping older skin glowing with health by eating well with our top tips. Feeding the skin with...

Different ways to get additional support for carers Are you a carer for your ageing parent?...

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

One of the most important factors that can affect the happiness of a care home is...

It’s difficult to find tradespeople you can trust and it’s even more of a worry when...

Often at times of crisis, a decision is made to put an old person into a...

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