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

Many older people do not know how to take medicines safely and can often get confused....

As people age, their driving abilities inevitably change. However, by reducing risk factors and incorporating safe...

Sleep patterns change as you age, because the body produces lower levels of growth hormone, which...

Keeping your parent safe at home is obviously of paramount importance. Home should be where they...

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

How is Parkinson’s diagnosed? Diagnosis of Parkinson’s is made by a doctor, who takes a detailed...

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

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

For older people, eating well as they age  becomes even more important It increases their ability to...

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...

Dementia is a condition which affects brain function. There are various types of dementia, such as...

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

What are heart valves? Your heart is a muscle, which pumps blood to your lungs and...

Your parent may be at the stage in life where their joints have deteriorated to the...

There has been unanimous evidence for quite some time now that people should look at trying...

What is cholesterol and how does it affect older people? Cholesterol is a fatty substance which...

When your parents age and you have to start dealing with the problem associated with old...

Everyone’s care journey is different. Here we explore the story of carer Sarah Bradshaw and her...

These days, we use technology in all aspects of our lives, from internet banking to online...

Medication often plays an important role in older people’s health and ensuring that the people you...

Are you a carer of a loved one, who is older, disabled or seriously ill?  Whether...

In old age, many of us rely on medication to get us through the day and...

Adequate fluid is essential to allow the body to sweat to regulate temperature, maintain good levels...

Coverage in the media may well give the impression that drinking too much alcohol is something...

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

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

Hair loss can happen to men and women and for a variety of reasons Male pattern...