Elderly people suffering with incontinence can often be too embarrassed to come forward and seek help...

Incontinence is not an inevitable part of ‘getting old’ and it is not something that necessarily...

Whether incontinence is a problem for you, or a worry for your parent, it is a...

Often it can be difficult for elderly people to chew and swallow their food and if this is...

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

When you think of exercise, you may think of an hour or so at the gym,...

Did you know that blood in your pee could be a sign of bladder or kidney...

The bladder and bowels are two important organs. They are at the end of the digestion...

Attendance allowance is granted to those people over 65 who require personal care assistance. The form...

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

myageingparent.com has teamed up with Design for Independence, a leading occupational therapy practice, to help you...

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

Being able to dress yourself goes a long way to helping older people maintain their valuable...

What is the prostate? The prostate gland is a part of the male reproductive system. It...

Many environmental endeavours to ‘go green’ are aimed at families and younger individuals, but in a...

P has been keeping a close eye on his 90 year old mother for the last...

Dealing with Bowel Surgery For the majority of patients who are told they have bowel cancer,...

Urinary tract infections (UTI) can be painful and can lead to serious health problems such as...

Age UK is a charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The...

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.

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

Choosing to move into residential care, or accepting someone caring for you in your own home,...

The word dementia is used to describe a group of symptoms. Although dementia is commonly thought...