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Tina Foster talks to bestselling author Hilary Boyd about relationships, love and sex in later life

22 Oct 15

With her new book published this month Meet Me on the Beach, novelist Hilary Boyd is...

Why older people need a hearing test

17 Oct 15

People often overlook them, but the fact is simple – hearing tests are important. They are...

Guide to social services for older people

20 Sep 15

There is a wide variety of social care services available, primarily there to support people in...

Why older people should exercise

05 Sep 15

Live well for longer How age affects health of your ageing parent From stiff joints to...

Essential guide to reflexology for older people

20 Aug 15

Growing awareness of complementary and alternative medicines and therapies (CAM) such as acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, raiki,...

Your guide to dating and remarriage in later life

11 Aug 15

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

Help your older relative find love or companionship

10 Aug 15

Meeting new people is tough at any age, but can often be even harder for the...

How the arts to stir memory

03 Jul 15

‘Who am I?’ The power of the arts,music, poetry and photography, can stir memories and consolidate...

How mindfulness can help people live less stressful lives

05 Jun 15

Lord Stone of Blackheath writes about how mindfulness can help older people and the country at...

Top ten tips to stay healthy

26 May 15

We have ten extremely helpful, simple to do, tips for you to follow to stay healthy and...

Benefits of pets for older people

20 May 15

Pets may help older people live longer, healthier, and more enjoyable lives. You’ve probably noticed that when...

Top tips to keep elderly parents in own home

23 Apr 15

Often at times of crisis, a decision is made to put an old person into a...

What are Community Care Assessments?

14 Apr 15

It may be getting to the stage when your parent or relative is finding it difficult...

Creating retirement housing

08 Apr 15

The country faces a major housing crisis, with not enough new homes being built for our...

Top tips for elderly on homesharing

Homesharing is a simple concept Homesharing can be carried out in a variety of ways, but...

Guide to downsizing for elderly

02 Apr 15

It is widely acknowledged that moving house is among the most stressful experiences in life In...

Guide to elderly housing options

14 Mar 15

Where your parent lives is important for their health and wellbeing. Many, indeed most, older people aim...

Friends of the Elderly

07 Mar 15

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a national charity, founded in 1905 which provides support for...

Top tips to combat incontinence

12 Feb 15

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

Dementia Overtakes Cancer as UK’s Most Feared Illness

10 Feb 15

New research by www.stayinmyhome.co.uk*, the specialist live-in homecare website, which provides information on live-in as an...

Music in Hospitals

03 Feb 15

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

Volunteering benefits elderly and society

24 Jan 15

Why older people should volunteer Research has shown that for older adults, volunteering can be an...

60+ divorce causes financial ruin

21 Jan 15

The number of people who are getting divorced during their retirement years is on the increase....

Homeshare: companionship for elderly at home

14 Jan 15

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

Arts improve quality of life for older people

13 Jan 15

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

What is assisted living?

07 Jan 15

Assisted living generally means a residential place for older people, who would like or need help...

Create

02 Jan 15

Create develops and delivers high quality creative arts programmes that provide life changing experiences to seven...

Depression in older people

30 Dec 14

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

Keeping Elderly People with Beloved Pets

16 Dec 14

It’s an emotional and upsetting decision facing a growing number of elderly people who are no...

Combat elderly isolation this Christmas

15 Dec 14

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

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