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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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