Moving from your home into care accommodation can be a stressful time, with lots of upheaval...

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

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

Mobility aids play a vital role in the lives of millions of elderly and disabled people....

Bereavement is a distressing but common experience. At some point, most of us will suffer the...

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

Home is where you want to be, whatever your age and whatever it takes to maintain...

Hearing loss is now a major public health issue which affects over 10 million people in...

Before I started tai chi, I had been a couch potato for many years. I had...

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

What is blood pressure and why is it important? Your heart is responsible for pumping blood...

Is someone you love about to die? If you have ever been in a position where...

A mobility vehicle can improve many peoples’ lifestyle, but making the right decision when buying one...

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

Few events in life are as painful as the death of your partner, but you can learn...

Your parent may be at the stage in life where their joints have deteriorated to the...

Watching a parent suffer with dementia is one of the hardest things you will ever do...

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.

Often, it’s hard to people to tell if they have a hearing loss. Here are a...

More and more frequently care homes and agencies are being held under a microscope by the...

Today it is hard to imagine living without computers, but did you know that already in...

Many of us face the daunting role of looking after parents as they age One problem...

Skipping breakfast has been consistently linked with various health risks associated with older age. It’s not...