Christmas is traditionally when families come together and whilst it is a magical time for children,...

Everyone knows and understands the importance of exercise and physical activity, every day we are bombarded...

The two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and many people do not know the...

Being a carer is tough and sometimes you really need to take a break, even if...

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Wearing a seat belt has been compulsory since 1983, however a recent study conducted by ICM...

A new report, backed by Esther Rantzen and the Patients Association, has identified the care choice...

What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and what can you do to alleviate...

Buying stair lifts for a home can be a daunting task and here we take you...

Stroke – the facts A stroke is a brain attack. It happens when the blood supply...

Here is our guide to some of the most common queries that people have about funerals...

Last Christmas, 2013, more than 300,000 over 75s were believed to have spent Christmas Day alone...

Mobile Chemotherapy Units (MCU) Most people receiving chemotherapy report their lives revolve around treatment and they struggle to...

  Many people could benefit from a stairlift at home, but think that they cost too...

Sightsavers was founded in 1950 by John Wilson. Following a tragic accident that left John blind...

Fear of falling means 225,000 people aged over 75 won’t leave the house by themselves, according...

The ability to provide reliable care at home without vast numbers of staff being involved is...

Modern technology offers many conveniences for older people, whether it is automation for assisted living, Telecare,...

Flu can be fatal Many people assume that getting flu is just like getting a bad cold,...

Caring for someone can take its toll on your physical and mental health, social life, career and relationships. Taking time out to look after yourself is important if you’re to continue supporting yourself and the person you’re caring for. Here are some of the different types of support available.

If you’ve opted to receive direct payments to pay for personal care services yourself, there are important things you should know – such as how to compare products and services and how to manage your budget effectively.

Dementia is a term for a set of symptoms, which can include loss of memory, mood...

Care workers or personal assistants can help you live independently in your own home. They may be provided directly by your local council (or Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland), with everything arranged for you. But if you decide to appoint one directly, using your own money or with direct payments, there’s a lot to think about.

Dealing with Bowel Surgery For the majority of patients who are told they have bowel cancer,...

Urinary tract infections (UTI) can be painful and can lead to serious health problems such as...

According to a new book Use your brain to change your age by Dr Daniel G....

Maggie’s Centres were set up in 1995 in order to fulfil the vision of Maggie Jencks to...

People use all kinds of technology in the home to make their lives easier. We might...

In Europe, over half of all the people with diabetes are aged over 60, so it...

What is bowel cancer? Bowel cancer can affect any part of the colon, rectum or anus...