It seems that sugar, not fat, is now considered to be public health enemy number one. ...

The NHS Choices website defines hoarding as a disorder whereby “someone acquires an excessive number of...

Did you know there are 43 individual muscles in the face? These muscles are necessary for...

If you worry that your older relative isn’t getting all the right nutrients from their diet,...

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

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

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...

The National Osteoporosis Society has published Vitamin D and Bone Health: A Practical Clinical Guideline for...

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

Here are our top tips on the optimum foods for the elderly to eat to stay...

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

When it comes to caring for an elderly parent, we all want to ensure they are...

Public Health England’s (PHE) new ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ campaign urges people aged 50 and over...

What is Arthritis? The term arthritis literally means “joint inflammation,” but it is generally used to...

We all want to know how to combat ageing Growing older is something that happens to...

Who is eligible for a free boiler? If your older relative owns their own home or...

What is homesharing? Homeshare schemes provide low-cost practical live-in help, companionship and support to elderly people...

The arts can act as a preventative measure for many of the illnesses that go hand...

Type 1 diabetes and its complications Type 1 diabetes is caused when the immune system attacks...

Many issues can cause depression as people age, such as retirement, the death of friends and...

Loneliness and social isolation is a reality for many older people all year round, but it...

Optometrists provide eye examination and they undertake screening for any eyes or general health conditions. They...

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

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

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

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

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

Dental pain, an upset stomach, or a dry mouth can make eating difficult for older people...

The World Health Organization has stated that the UK has one of the highest rates of...