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Do alarm pendants really work?

24 Feb 15

Alarm pendants are small button alarms that are worn around the neck, or on the wrist, and...

Diagnosing and treating dementia

19 Feb 15

Although dementia is a relatively common disease, it is not an inevitable part of growing old....

“Go Green” with Your Older Loved Ones

Many environmental endeavours to ‘go green’ are aimed at families and younger individuals, but in a...

Top tips to combat incontinence

12 Feb 15

Whether incontinence is a problem for you, or a worry for your parent, it is a...

All you need know about hip replacements

10 Feb 15

A hip replacement operation replaces a worn hip, often caused by arthritis, or sometimes due to an...

Life-saving step protects elderly from fire

29 Jan 15

While many of our older relatives are hitting their prime, for some the everyday things that...

Essential guide to dental health on a budget

26 Jan 15

Dentist bills are a necessary evil if we want to keep on top of our oral...

60+ divorce causes financial ruin

21 Jan 15

The number of people who are getting divorced during their retirement years is on the increase....

The best mobile phones for older people

20 Jan 15

Mobile phones can be a very useful line of communication for older people and their children,...

Home safety for older people

16 Jan 15

This infographic gives some very helpful information on home safety for older people, giving tips on how...

Homeshare: companionship for elderly at home

14 Jan 15

What is homesharing? Homeshare schemes provide low-cost practical live-in help, companionship and support to elderly people...

The Complete Guide to Retirement Planning

13 Jan 15

Planning for your retirement is one of the most important things you’ll ever do, Follow our...

What is assisted living?

07 Jan 15

Assisted living generally means a residential place for older people, who would like or need help...

Top ten facts about Pensioner Bonds

30 Dec 14

Have you heard of Pensioner Bonds? No, they’re nothing do to with Roger Moore or Sean...

Helping elderly to take medicine safely  

09 Dec 14

Many older people do not know how to take medicines safely and can often get confused....

Best ways to save money this Christmas

03 Dec 14

Christmas is a time for giving, but if you’re on a tight budget, buying gifts and...

Budgeting for bereaved parent

29 Nov 14

If your partner used to manage the budget for some or all of the household finances, taking these on after they die can feel overwhelming. Follow these steps to find out how to take control of your money.

Difficulty of living with arthritis

27 Nov 14

The two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and many people do not know the...

Older people should wear seatbelts

21 Nov 14

Wearing a seat belt has been compulsory since 1983, however a recent study conducted by ICM...

What is the difference between Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis?

19 Nov 14

What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and what can you do to alleviate...

What to consider before buying stair lifts

18 Nov 14

Buying stair lifts for a home can be a daunting task and here we take you...

Are money worries affecting your health?

13 Nov 14

Money worries can be very stressful and can affect your health. Take our test below to...

How Fraudsters Scam Elderly Out of Cash

06 Nov 14

There is a new type of scam on the rise targeted against elderly people, so please...

Stairlifts are cheaper than you think

  Many people could benefit from a stairlift at home, but think that they cost too...

How to get best for elderly from GP

03 Nov 14

What are the types of problems the ageing need to see their GP about? Life can get...

New processes for bereavement and tax

21 Oct 14

There can be a mountain of paperwork to deal with after a bereavement, and everyday matters...

Maggie’s Centres

18 Oct 14

Maggie’s Centres were set up in 1995 in order to fulfil the vision of Maggie Jencks to...

Using technology to support elderly at home

People use all kinds of technology in the home to make their lives easier. We might...

Safety tips for older people

07 Oct 14

This great infographic gives a few, simple, quick tips on how to make a home safer for elderly...

Top Assistive Technology Products for Elderly

02 Oct 14

Assistive technology refers to a wide range of gadgets, or  disability equipment that can help your...

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