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

It is thought that pain in the elderly population often goes under reported due to stoicism....

Shirley Ayres discusses her views on digital technology to enhance social care There has been considerable debate about the role...

Changes introduced from 6 April 2015 allow people the flexibility to access their pension savings more...

Rudeness and hostility blight lives of 69,000 with Parkinson’s Every hour, someone in the UK is...

Here are our top tips on how to sort out your hearing aid problems at home...

We all need a little unbiased, expert advice from time to time, and there’s no more important time than when you’re working out how to pay for long-term care – for yourself or a loved one. Read on to find out what an independent care-fees adviser can do for you, how they are paid and how to go about choosing one that’s right for you.

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It may be getting to the stage when your parent or relative is finding it difficult...

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The country faces a major housing crisis, with not enough new homes being built for our...

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Ageing is a normal process and generally speaking the changes taking place are gradual, allowing the...

It is widely acknowledged that moving house is among the most stressful experiences in life In...

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

It is estimated that over 500,000 older people are abused in the UK every year. Elder...

Arthritis, both rheumatoid and osteo, is an extremely painful disease, which causes joints to swell and...

Trying to make sensible decisions about how to fund care is very difficult, especially when you...

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

Investment bonds are not considered the best option to pay for your long-term care. There is no guarantee that the return from your investment will meet your care costs and you have to tie up your money for a long time. However, in some circumstances they can be helpful. Read on to find out more and consider the pros and cons.

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

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