What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapists (OTs) aim to enable older people to make the most...

The benefits of making a will are well known to members of the public, as it...

Taking out private health insurance is costly, but are older people being penalised unnecessarily? You might...

Nuisance calls can make your elderly parent’s life a misery Nuisance calls and texts can cause...

Information for elderly nutrition… by dietitians Nutrition and Diet Resources UK (NDR-UK) is a registered charity,...

When your ageing parent is bereaved, whether their partner’s death was sudden, or prolonged, it takes...

What is heart failure? Having heart failure means that, for some reason, your heart is not...

There are several eye problems that become more common among people as they age, although they...

Family conflict is not unusual Family conflict is common within the family when a parent is...

Loneliness is a major problem faced by elderly people throughout the UK and though it presents...

It’s easy to take the internet for granted, especially for the current generation who don’t remember...

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...

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...

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

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...

Swimming and aqua aerobics are very popular forms of exercise, which can be done at any...

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

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...

Elderly people suffering with incontinence can often be too embarrassed to come forward and seek help...

There are currently 220,000 older people with sight and hearing loss over the age of 70...

Caring from a distance isn’t easy, but here are some helpful tips to help you cope...

Cognitive neuroscientist and age specialist Dr Lynda Shaw is calling for better transparency and co-ordination of...

Property is usually the most valuable asset people own It can be sold and mortgaged to...