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

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

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

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

Did you know there are 43 individual muscles in the face? These muscles are necessary for...

Controlling your blood pressure is important, as it indicates how much pressure the blood is putting...

What is shingles? Shingles is a nerve infection, which also affects the surrounding surface connected to...

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

The National Osteoporosis Society has published Vitamin D and Bone Health: A Practical Clinical Guideline for...

You may think your  parent  seems a little forgetful, or have difficulty remembering the right words for...

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

Dental anxiety, more commonly known as fear of dentists, is actually surprisingly common – it affects...

First of all, remember to take the tablets 70% of all admissions are due to long...

The majority of us will need to help our parents find the right care for them...

P has been keeping a close eye on his 90 year old mother for the last...

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...

What are the types of problems the ageing need to see their GP about? Life can get...

Dementia is a term for a set of symptoms, which can include loss of memory, mood...

Dealing with Bowel Surgery For the majority of patients who are told they have bowel cancer,...

Dental pain, an upset stomach, or a dry mouth can make eating difficult for older people...

The World Health Organization has stated that the UK has one of the highest rates of...

What is dementia? The word ‘dementia’ is used to describe a number of different conditions that affect the...

Here are our top tips to keep the elderly safe at home Safety for elderly in...

Older people can present an attractive target for scammers and fraudsters Some older people are isolated and...

Binge drinking is something we might normally associate with the young, but it is becoming an increasing problem amongst the elderly Binge-drinking could...

A care home is a residential setting where a number of older people live, usually in...

A home registered for nursing will provide personal care (help with washing, dressing and giving medication),...