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

Depending on the kinds of difficulties someone’s having with their finances, the help you could provide might involve anything from helping them with bills and paperwork and assisting with their day-to-day money, through to taking on a lasting power of attorney.

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

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

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

There could be a multitude of reasons why someone wants you to step in and help...

Happy people live longer! In a survey of almost 4000 people aged between 52 and 79,...

What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapists (OTs) aim to enable older people to make the most...

When your ageing parent is bereaved, whether their partner’s death was sudden, or prolonged, it takes...

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

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

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

Many of us face the daunting role of looking after parents as they age One problem...

Many studies have shown that keeping minds active keep the elderly fit and well and has...

Cognitive neuroscientist and age specialist Dr Lynda Shaw is calling for better transparency and co-ordination of...

As our parents age, yet remain in good health, it’s easy to avoid having the conversations...

Audio books are an increasingly popular phenomenon as people lead busier lives and enjoy catching up...

Volunteering can give an older person a real sense of purpose and achievement Getting older can dramatically...

Getting outside for some fresh air on a breezy spring day, or the in the warmer...

Planning for end of life using Advance Decisions, LPAs and Advance Statements is so important  Why...

In recent years, dancing – an enjoyable recreational activity – has been shown to improve the...

It can be easy to lose confidence as you age. You may think your body is...

As Her Majesty the Queen clearly demonstrates to us all on her 90th birthday, reaching 90 does...

Coverage in the media may well give the impression that drinking too much alcohol is something...

Moving from what may have been one’s family home for several years to a smaller property...

Boeuf Bourguignon is basically a French beef stew. The difference between this type of beef stew...

There are nearly 7 million carers in the UK and over the next 30 years, this...

Prior to having a care assessment, it is important to prepare all the information you might...

As September 2015 is Oddfellows Friendship Month across the UK, we thought we’d look at the...

They say “You’re never too old to fall in love” and it seems to be true. Just...