Why elderly people tend to fall (Watch our video with key tips on fall prevention) Falls...

After a very mild start, winter is finally making itself felt in the UK, as temperatures...

Older people often have difficulty eating. Here are some top tips to help them eat easily...

Falls are common in older people and the risk of falling increases with increasing age A...

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...

It can be very upsetting having to witness the decline in the mental abilities of a...

The benefits of making a will are well known to members of the public, as it...

Information for elderly nutrition… by dietitians Nutrition and Diet Resources UK (NDR-UK) is a registered charity,...

Continuing  Healthcare can be defined as care provided over an extended period of time, to a...

What is caring at a distance? The fact that we are living longer is wonderful achievement....

Research has revealed* that more than £5 billion of means-tested benefits go unclaimed by retired people...

Loss of independence occurs as people age, as they suffer physical, social or emotional setbacks which...

Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits for older people Garden beds, equipment and tools can all...

We’ve compiled an extensive list of apps to help care for your parent and to keep your...

The skin’s ageing process The main ageing process is not taking place in the top layers...

Care funding Once the person has been assessed, the local authority can charge for the services...

You may be able to stay at home longer if your house is adapted to meet your care needs. And there’s financial support available.

As our parents age, yet remain in good health, it’s easy to avoid having the conversations...

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...

In recent years, dancing – an enjoyable recreational activity – has been shown to improve the...

  Over half of people in the UK are worried about losing their mental capacity in...

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

For most people, sight is their most critical sense. 50% of all the information comes in...

There are a number of key legal documents, which are essential for you and your older...

You may have heard various stories around the subject of equity release, but what do these...

As Her Majesty the Queen clearly demonstrates to us all on her 90th birthday, reaching 90 does...