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

What is elderly anorexia? Anorexia is a medical term that means lack of appetite, but sometimes...

Our bones contain collagen (protein), calcium salts and other minerals. Each bone is made up of...

We have all become much more sedentary since the 1950s. Eight out of ten adults used...

As people age, their driving abilities inevitably change. However, by reducing risk factors and incorporating safe...

Why elderly people tend to fall (Watch our video with key tips on fall prevention) Falls...

How is Parkinson’s diagnosed? Diagnosis of Parkinson’s is made by a doctor, who takes a detailed...

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

Huntington’s disease (formerly known as Huntington’s chorea) is an inherited condition causing progressive brain damage. The...

We regularly hear about bed blocking in the news, but there is little reason for a...

As with other forms of complementary and alternative medicines and therapies, there is no hard scientific...

Growing awareness of complementary and alternative medicines and therapies (CAM) such as acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, raiki,...

We spend more and more time at our desks and this can lead to serious postural...

The National Osteoporosis Society has published Vitamin D and Bone Health: A Practical Clinical Guideline for...

It is thought that pain in the elderly population often goes under reported due to stoicism....

What is Arthritis? The term arthritis literally means “joint inflammation,” but it is generally used to...

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

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

Live music is something that we can all enjoy and connect with. It can reach older...

Why might you need a knee replacement? Knee replacement normally becomes necessary due to damage and...

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

If you pay some or all of your own fees in a care home where you’re receiving care from a registered nurse or doctor, you might be entitled to Registered Nursing Care Contribution towards the cost of treatment. Typically this will reduce the amount you pay in fees, so it’s worth checking.

Hospice care is person-centred care provided to people with a terminal illness or life-limiting condition. It...

Hospice care is one of the UK’s outstanding success stories. From the opening of the first...