Homesharing is a simple concept Homesharing can be carried out in a variety of ways, but...

New legislation on personal allowances From the 6th of April 2015  married couples and civil partners can...

It is widely acknowledged that moving house is among the most stressful experiences in life In...

It is estimated that over 500,000 older people are abused in the UK every year. Elder...

Dental anxiety, more commonly known as fear of dentists, is actually surprisingly common – it affects...

Where your parent lives is important for their health and wellbeing. Many, indeed most, older people aim...

If you have a parent who is disabled or has a long-term illness, you’ll no doubt...

As we grow older, we start to witness the unfortunate and often distressing decline of our...

Roundabout’s motto is “Turning Lives Around” and we do, running dramatherapy projects with people of all...

You can now buy a perfectly good used mobility scooter for £150 to £250 on Ebay or...

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

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

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

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

New research by www.stayinmyhome.co.uk*, the specialist live-in homecare website, which provides information on live-in as an...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is a personal budget? Personalisation, also known as Self-Directed Support, is a way of working...

Our homes are more than just bricks and mortar: they are places that we invest copious...

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

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

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.

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