When you think of exercise, you may think of an hour or so at the gym,...

We all want well groomed, healthy finger and toe nails, but this can be difficult,  as...

As people get older, our clothing needs change and we tend to look for clothes which...

When your older relative is leaving hospital, it can be a very worrying time to ensure...

Are you a carer of a loved one, who is older, disabled or seriously ill?  Whether...

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

Incontinence is not an inevitable part of ‘getting old’ and it is not something that necessarily...

Have you received a letter from your bank or building society advising they will no longer...

People are living longer, but unfortunately, many live for longer in ill-health as well. Whether you...

The bladder and bowels are two important organs. They are at the end of the digestion...

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

In old age, many of us rely on medication to get us through the day and...

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Visiting your GP or taking your older relative to see their GP can be an anxious...

Everyone sometimes has a bad night’s sleep, but for some, insomnia is a serious issue and...

Choosing the perfect gift can be a really difficult task at the best of times, but...

As our older relatives age, their elder care needs often change, sometimes gradually and sometimes overnight. Here...

Loneliness is unfortunately a major issue in our society. Many older people choose to maintain the...

We all think it sometimes, but often we don’t actually say it, that our elderly relatives...

Even though the internet has only been around in the UK for less than 20 years,...

80% of older people say they want to live at home for as long as possible....

The fear of dementia is real. The thought of losing your memory and judgement abilities is...

Marie Curie, the charity providing care and support through terminal illness, is launching the Great Daffodil...

When most people think of walking sticks, a traditional wooden crook cane springs to mind, but...

These days many of us are thankfully living longer and fuller lives. As a result, our...

Coverage in the media may well give the impression that drinking too much alcohol is something...

It’s been the warmest December since records began in 1910 and the wettest month ever recorded...

Moving from what may have been one’s family home for several years to a smaller property...

You’ve considered all the options, visited many care homes and finally found a place that you...

Few of us can afford to pay the high cost of long-term care out of our...