Medical alert jewellery, in the form of bracelets and necklaces, is frequently used to enable rapid...

The effect of diet on your older relative’s teeth As people age, their diet may change, which can,...

What are living wills, now known as advance decisions?    An advance decision is a statement...

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

What is elderly anorexia? Anorexia is a medical term that means lack of appetite, but sometimes...

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...

What is a Power of Attorney? Power of attorney enables your ageing parent to give power...

Raising difficult issues with your elderly parent isn’t easy It may be becoming apparent to you that your...

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...

Much of our education system is really just training.  Especially in times of economic recession, people...

Diabetes increases the damage done by some of the major risk factors for coronary heart disease...

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

The winter is approaching and we want to ensure older people stay fit and well. Read...

There could be a multitude of reasons why someone wants you to step in and help...

Falls are very common in older people and the risk of falling and resultant fractures increases...

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

It is a fact that we are living longer these days, but it is also true...

What is Pilates? Pilates is a very popular form of exercise for all ages, not just...

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

The overall aim of acupuncture is to restore the body’s equilibrium and it can be extremely...

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

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...

My parents are getting on a bit now. I know they are, because I’ve hit middle...

Is it really all about the iPad, or are there better choices? Technology and its tools...

Taking out private health insurance is costly, but are older people being penalised unnecessarily? You might...

What is heart failure? Having heart failure means that, for some reason, your heart is not...

NHS continuing care is care that is arranged and funded by the NHS free of charge outside of...