Last Christmas, 2013, more than 300,000 over 75s were believed to have spent Christmas Day alone...

Mobile Chemotherapy Units (MCU) Most people receiving chemotherapy report their lives revolve around treatment and they struggle to...

Sightsavers was founded in 1950 by John Wilson. Following a tragic accident that left John blind...

What are the types of problems the ageing need to see their GP about? Life can get...

If you’ve opted to receive direct payments to pay for personal care services yourself, there are important things you should know – such as how to compare products and services and how to manage your budget effectively.

Maggie’s Centres were set up in 1995 in order to fulfil the vision of Maggie Jencks to...

People use all kinds of technology in the home to make their lives easier. We might...

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

What is bowel cancer? Bowel cancer can affect any part of the colon, rectum or anus...

If you pay some or all of your own fees in a care home where you’re receiving care from a registered nurse or doctor, you might be entitled to Registered Nursing Care Contribution towards the cost of treatment. Typically this will reduce the amount you pay in fees, so it’s worth checking.

Seeing the person and embracing your new reality  Having a parent with dementia is one of...

We’re just beginning to understand how important our guts are to our overall wellbeing as individuals....

It’s true to say that if you make something simple enough for everyone to use, then...

A local authority can agree that your parent staying in a care home on a temporary...

Giving older people access to technology can improve the quality of their lives significantly by encouraging...

Attendance Allowance This is a benefit payable to people aged 65 or over, who have attention...

Loneliness and isolation in older people is increasingly recognised as a major aspect of life that...

Many of us worry about older relatives and ageing parents, especially if we live far from them...

Dementia UK is committed to improving quality of life for all people affected by dementia Their...

Sue Ryder provides incredible care for people with life-changing illness. Whether it’s bringing comfort to someone’s...

Hospice care is person-centred care provided to people with a terminal illness or life-limiting condition. It...

It has become a common belief over recent years that annual travel insurance will save you...

What is continuing healthcare funding (CHC)? NHS continuing healthcare is a package of continuing care provided outside...

In today’s economically uncertain times, the financial collapse of care homes is unfortunately a fairly common...

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition One person in every 500 has Parkinson’s. That’s about 127,000...

Nothing seems straightforward anymore. The older we get, the more confusing things seem to be. Technology...

Older people tell us they prefer to live independently in their own homes and communities and...