Restless Leg Syndrome is a condition which, to some extent, is still widely misunderstood. Although it...

It’s estimated that grandparents save British families £16.4 billion pounds worth of childcare per year. A...

Valentine’s Day is a day of romance and love, treats and surprises, meals and gifts, but...

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

Whilst much of the UK is currently experiencing record mild temperatures for December, it’s also worth...

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

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

However much you prepare for the Christmas season, there is always going to be the odd...

Being a carer for an older parent or relative can often be a tricky thing for families...

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

Delicious and so easy to make, try this nutritious winter recipe Serves 4 Ingredients 450g skinless...

“Loneliness is a strange feeling – it’s sad, it’s day in, day out” – Daphne, 90...

When faced with the reality of a loved one losing mental capacity, a family may have...

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

More and more people are getting married after a divorce or bereavement, which is very exciting, but it...

The clocks go back an hour at 2 a.m. this Sunday, October 25. So remember to change them….and...

For many people, they would say a tablet, as it is easily portable, so if you...

Get out and about and have some fun with your extended family. Just visiting friends and...

They say “You’re never too old to fall in love” and it seems to be true. Just...

What are dentures? Dentures are removable false teeth, which replace your original teeth, if they have...

What do you think of when you hear the word ‘gout’? Do you perhaps think of...

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

Whether we like it or not, many of us will reach a day when we can...

Pseudo Gout is a condition where there is severe inflammation of the joint due to the...

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

Museums offer something for everyone… history, education, workshops usually, a decent tea shop. They are a...

Stately homes, castles and other historical sites offer something for everyone…great gardens, fine houses, history and...

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