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How can we break the cycle of fear of falling?

10 Feb 16

It’s been the warmest December since records began in 1910 and the wettest month ever recorded...

How to help older people to complain about poor health care

26 Jan 16

A report in December 2015 by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) revealed that elderly...

What benefits can you claim over 60?

21 Jan 16

Many older people in the UK are unaware that they are entitled to receive cash benefits...

What is lung cancer?

14 Jan 16

Lung cancer can start in the cells lining the trachea, the main airway, the lung tissue,...

Dealing with panic attacks and anxiety in older people

06 Jan 16

Mental health issues in older people are often under-diagnosed, as older patients tend to place more...

The 5 Most Common Cancers and their Symptoms

02 Dec 15

Here are the five most common types of cancer and their symptoms. Breast cancer Not only...

Causes of immobility and possible solutions

27 Nov 15

The human body, regardless of age, is designed for movement, but without an active lifestyle, our...

Get the best mobility products now

24 Nov 15

From luxury recliners to orthopedic chairs, from mobility scooters to walking aids, Cavendish Furniture and Mobility...

Get expert advice on adapting your older relative’s home to meet their needs

How can a private Housing Occupational Therapy company help your older relatives? An expert housing occupational...

Get the best live in care now

The Good Care Group provide one to one care and support in your own home. • Specialist...

Medicine: Waste not, want not…and take the right dosage

19 Nov 15

Medicine waste in the UK is a major issue. The Department of Health says that in...

Get the best care alarm now to help your older relative stay safe at home

11 Nov 15

myageingparent.com has teamed up with SureSafe Alarms, the UK’s leading provider of personal alarms for the...

Latest innovations in personal home safety alarms

Most people are familiar with traditional in-home pendant alarms for older people and their benefits. However,...

How to get the best from a care assessment

10 Nov 15

Prior to having a care assessment, it is important to prepare all the information you might...

Essential guide to hospital discharge

04 Nov 15

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

Get expert Occupational Therapy help now

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

How to help older drivers to stay safe on the road

03 Nov 15

Driving safely is critical for drivers and other road users, as well as pedestrians and cyclist....

Sheltered housing: independent living with added peace of mind  

20 Oct 15

Arranging care for a parent or loved one can be challenging, but sheltered housing might be...

Help prevent falls with the right footwear

19 Oct 15

Every year in the UK about one-third of people aged over 65 will fall. This rises...

Are we doing enough to help people with hearing loss?

15 Oct 15

It’s said that it’s only when you start to suffer from hearing loss that you start...

Arthritis Awareness – time for high 5s and hashtags!

13 Oct 15

  With World Arthritis Day (WAD) coming up on October 12 and National Arthritis Week here...

5 Top Tips to Prevent Pain

12 Oct 15

  Recurring bouts of pain can have a serious impact on your life, preventing you from...

Top tips to get right care for your older relative in hospital

08 Oct 15

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

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...

Essential guide to Reiki for older people

16 Sep 15

As with other forms of complementary and alternative medicines and therapies, there is no hard scientific...

Dermatology advice on best skin care for older people

10 Sep 15

The skin forms a natural protective barrier that as we age becomes less effective.  It is...

Why older people should exercise

05 Sep 15

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

Skin problems in older people

27 Aug 15

We all have a few lumps and bumps and moles on our skin and some are...

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,...

How nutritional needs change with age

11 Aug 15

Changing nutritional needs: what’s the best diet to follow? As we age, our ability to digest,...

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