What is heart failure? Having heart failure means that, for some reason, your heart is not...

NHS continuing care is care that is arranged and funded by the NHS free of charge outside of...

There are several eye problems that become more common among people as they age, although they...

How to make your skin look at its best 1. Cleanse, tone and moisturise, using products...

Keeping the mind agile, whether it is reading a book, doing a jigsaw, or playing Sudoku...

Continuing  Healthcare can be defined as care provided over an extended period of time, to a...

Just because parents get older, doesn’t mean they want to stop being active, as it’s enjoyable...

Family conflict is not unusual Family conflict is common within the family when a parent is...

It’s easy to take the internet for granted, especially for the current generation who don’t remember...

Moving from your home into care accommodation can be a stressful time, with lots of upheaval...

What is caring at a distance? The fact that we are living longer is wonderful achievement....

As we age, everyday tasks we once performed without a second thought become more and more...

Research has revealed* that more than £5 billion of means-tested benefits go unclaimed by retired people...

Loss of independence occurs as people age, as they suffer physical, social or emotional setbacks which...

Mobility aids play a vital role in the lives of millions of elderly and disabled people....

Bereavement is a distressing but common experience. At some point, most of us will suffer the...

Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits for older people Garden beds, equipment and tools can all...

Hearing loss is now a major public health issue which affects over 10 million people in...

Before I started tai chi, I had been a couch potato for many years. I had...

A recent Money Advice Service report into the “sandwich generation” revealed how squeezed people who provide...

We’ve compiled an extensive list of apps to help care for your parent and to keep your...

What is blood pressure and why is it important? Your heart is responsible for pumping blood...

Is someone you love about to die? If you have ever been in a position where...

A mobility vehicle can improve many peoples’ lifestyle, but making the right decision when buying one...

The skin’s ageing process The main ageing process is not taking place in the top layers...

Few events in life are as painful as the death of your partner, but you can learn...

Your parent may be at the stage in life where their joints have deteriorated to the...

Watching a parent suffer with dementia is one of the hardest things you will ever do...

Care funding Once the person has been assessed, the local authority can charge for the services...

You may be able to stay at home longer if your house is adapted to meet your care needs. And there’s financial support available.