As our parents age, yet remain in good health, it’s easy to avoid having the conversations...

Dementia is a general label that includes a variety of signs and symptoms that impair mental...

It’s easy to forget the important job our smoke alarms do when they beep while we’re...

A granny flat, also known as a dependent person’s unit or a DPU, is an idea...

David King writes about handling his mother-in-law’s finances I have been officially appointed as the “Financial...

Also known as a community alarm, telecare system, personal alarm or panic button, a lifeline alarm...

Scams target people of all ages, backgrounds and income levels without discriminating. Falling victim to scamming...

  Seeing parents can be hard when life is busy. Loneliness and isolation among the elderly...

Planning for end of life using Advance Decisions, LPAs and Advance Statements is so important  Why...

Installing a hidden camera or any other recording equipment is a big step to make when...

What is cholesterol and how does it affect older people? Cholesterol is a fatty substance which...

Investment scams are on the rise, especially amongst older people. Research from The Financial Conduct Authority...

In recent years, dancing – an enjoyable recreational activity – has been shown to improve the...

Today’s society is more connected than ever before. The vast majority of the population now use...

Medical alert jewellery, in the form of bracelets and necklaces, is frequently used to enable rapid...

Everyone’s care journey is different. Here we explore the story of carer Sarah Bradshaw and her...

  Over half of people in the UK are worried about losing their mental capacity in...

These days, we use technology in all aspects of our lives, from internet banking to online...

Medication often plays an important role in older people’s health and ensuring that the people you...

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...

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

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

Looking after your eyes in something that we don’t necessarily think about, but which is important,...

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

Adequate fluid is essential to allow the body to sweat to regulate temperature, maintain good levels...

As we age, it can be harder to move around at home, whether that means more...