What is probate? A Grant of Probate is an order of the Court, giving one or...

If you are caring for someone who has been told they may not get better, you...

One of the biggest misconceptions about state-of-the-art technology is that it is solely reserved for the...

Registering a death You have five days to register a death You should register the death...

As we age, so our ability to move freely can easily diminish.This can be caused by...

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

What is Pilates? Pilates is a very popular form of exercise for all ages, not just...

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

Email is a great way for older people to keep in touch with family and friends. Email...

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

What is retirement housing? Most retirement housing are available to people over the age of 60...

The overall aim of acupuncture is to restore the body’s equilibrium and it can be extremely...

Life can be lonely if your parent is on their own and at home for long...

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...

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

What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapists (OTs) aim to enable older people to make the most...

My parents are getting on a bit now. I know they are, because I’ve hit middle...

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

Is it really all about the iPad, or are there better choices? Technology and its tools...

Taking out private health insurance is costly, but are older people being penalised unnecessarily? You might...

Nuisance calls can make your elderly parent’s life a misery Nuisance calls and texts can cause...

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

When your ageing parent is bereaved, whether their partner’s death was sudden, or prolonged, it takes...

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

There are several eye problems that become more common among people as they age, although they...

Keeping the mind agile, whether it is reading a book, doing a jigsaw, or playing Sudoku...

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

Just because parents get older, doesn’t mean they want to stop being active, as it’s enjoyable...

Family conflict is not unusual Family conflict is common within the family when a parent is...