If your elderly relative has been in hospital, it should be good news when they are...

When your older relative is leaving hospital, it can be a very worrying time to ensure...

We regularly hear about bed blocking in the news, but there is little reason for a...

When your older relative goes into hospital, it can be a very stressful time. The medical...

Music in Hospitals aims to provide unforgettable live music experiences for the enjoyment and therapeutic well-being of older...

Young people and those in the world of business aren’t the only people using computers these...

The foot is a remarkable piece of human engineering. It has the multiple functions of adapting...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

If you are caring for someone who has been told they may not get better, you...

Registering a death You have five days to register a death You should register the death...

As we age, so our ability to move freely can easily diminish.This can be caused by...

People with dementia often find it difficult to access or use new forms of technology Touchscreen...

Why do heart attacks happen? Most heart attacks are caused by coronary heart disease, which is...

It can be very upsetting having to witness the decline in the mental abilities of a...

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

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...

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

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

Home is where you want to be, whatever your age and whatever it takes to maintain...

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...

Choosing a care home or at home care for your parent is fraught with worry about...

Property is usually the most valuable asset people own It can be sold and mortgaged to...