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

The NHS Choices website defines hoarding as a disorder whereby “someone acquires an excessive number of...

Mindfulness seems to be the buzzword of the moment ­ newspapers, magazines and online feature articles extol...

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

From 8 June 2015,  new changes come into play concerning driving licences in the England, Scotland...

There are seven million carers in the UK – that is one in 10 people and...

Rudeness and hostility blight lives of 69,000 with Parkinson’s Every hour, someone in the UK is...

Dementia is probably the most difficult problem families face when caring for an older relative Most...

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

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

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

It is estimated that over 500,000 older people are abused in the UK every year. Elder...

Hearing loss, regardless of its cause, is essential to treat and manage correctly Healthy communication with...

There are huge benefits for the elderly to keep on learning You’re never to old to...

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

Roundabout’s motto is “Turning Lives Around” and we do, running dramatherapy projects with people of all...

Care fees and funding is a very complex and confusing area. You and your parent may...

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

If you’ve opted to receive direct payments to pay for personal care services yourself, there are important things you should know – such as how to compare products and services and how to manage your budget effectively.

We happily go about our everyday lives thinking of ourselves as invulnerable. That is until something...

Many of us worry about older relatives and ageing parents, especially if we live far from them...

What is continuing healthcare funding (CHC)? NHS continuing healthcare is a package of continuing care provided outside...

If you’re caring for your parent, there is financial help out there for you. We uncover...

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

Our bones contain collagen (protein), calcium salts and other minerals. Each bone is made up of...

If you want to feel fitter and look younger, try putting some of these foods on...

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...

In the UK, there are an estimated nine million deaf and partially hearing people. About 688,000...