Gardening is a great hobby and your older relative doesn’t even need a garden to be able...

Our bones contain collagen (protein), calcium salts and other minerals. Each bone is made up of...

Asked to provide the top ten pieces of advice for people living with dementia and their...

We have all become much more sedentary since the 1950s. Eight out of ten adults used...

The actual process of disability registration does vary for each local authority so first please contact...

As people age, their driving abilities inevitably change. However, by reducing risk factors and incorporating safe...

If you want to feel fitter and look younger, try putting some of these foods on...

Sleep patterns change as you age, because the body produces lower levels of growth hormone, which...

What is a Power of Attorney? Power of attorney enables your ageing parent to give power...

There is a completely separate assessment for the giver of the care called the carer assessment...

Choosing a home care provider is a critical task. The following questions may help you select...

We often hear the terms ‘superfast broadband’ and ‘the cloud’, but what do they actually mean?...

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

Often it can be difficult for elderly people to chew and swallow their food and if this is...

In the UK, there are an estimated nine million deaf and partially hearing people. About 688,000...

Why elderly people tend to fall (Watch our video with key tips on fall prevention) Falls...

According to a recent report by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the cost...

When your parent suddenly has more spare time, there is obviously more scope to do some...

Damp, condensation and mould growth can make have an impact on the health of older people,...

We answer some of the key questions about funerals What should I do if a relative...

Much of our education system is really just training.  Especially in times of economic recession, people...

Most people have a positive experience of the care they receive but problems sometimes occur and you may want to make a complaint. Whether the care is provided at home or in a care home, or you’ve bought a care product such as a mobility aid, it’s important to know your rights.

One of the main things to bear in mind is the vital importance to start ageing...

The Dental Problems of the elderly can be divided into four groups. Problems arise with their...

After a very mild start, winter is finally making itself felt in the UK, as temperatures...

Older people often have difficulty eating. Here are some top tips to help them eat easily...

Severe cold snaps can have dramatic effects on everyday life, especially for the elderly. Cold and wintry conditions can...

Why is it important for older people to exercise and use a personal trainer? Unless people do...