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The causes of hair loss (alopecia) in men and women

24 Nov 15

Hair loss can happen to men and women and for a variety of reasons Male pattern...

Recipe of the week: Mushroom Tagliatelle

23 Nov 15

This week we are giving you a fail safe recipe for mushroom tagliatelle, plus a few...

Medicine: Waste not, want not…and take the right dosage

19 Nov 15

Medicine waste in the UK is a major issue. The Department of Health says that in...

Help change the future of loneliness for older people – at Christmas and all year

17 Nov 15

“Loneliness is a strange feeling – it’s sad, it’s day in, day out” – Daphne, 90...

Recipe of the week; Chicken Chasseur

16 Nov 15

This week’s recipe is a delicious Chicken Chasseur, quick and easy to make, cook and eat!...

Guide to Huntington’s Disease

12 Nov 15

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

Recipe of the week: Crumbed fish and chips

09 Nov 15

Every week, we feature a new, easy to follow recipe for you to try. This week,...

Get expert Occupational Therapy help now

04 Nov 15

myageingparent.com has teamed up with Design for Independence, a leading occupational therapy practice, to help you...

Top five myths and facts surrounding Lasting Power of Attorney

26 Oct 15

When faced with the reality of a loved one losing mental capacity, a family may have...

Sheltered housing: independent living with added peace of mind  

20 Oct 15

Arranging care for a parent or loved one can be challenging, but sheltered housing might be...

Help prevent falls with the right footwear

19 Oct 15

Every year in the UK about one-third of people aged over 65 will fall. This rises...

Why older people need a hearing test

17 Oct 15

People often overlook them, but the fact is simple – hearing tests are important. They are...

Hearing loss in older people

16 Oct 15

Causes of hearing loss Increasing age is the most common cause of hearing loss. About one...

Arthritis Awareness – time for high 5s and hashtags!

13 Oct 15

  With World Arthritis Day (WAD) coming up on October 12 and National Arthritis Week here...

5 Top Tips to Prevent Pain

12 Oct 15

  Recurring bouts of pain can have a serious impact on your life, preventing you from...

Top tips to get right care for your older relative in hospital

08 Oct 15

When your older relative goes into hospital, it can be a very stressful time. The medical...

The trouble with sugar

25 Sep 15

It seems that sugar, not fat, is now considered to be public health enemy number one. ...

Change your clocks and check your smoke alarms

23 Sep 15

The clocks go back an hour at 2 a.m. this Sunday, October 25. So remember to change them….and...

Guide to social services for older people

20 Sep 15

There is a wide variety of social care services available, primarily there to support people in...

Essential guide to Reiki for older people

16 Sep 15

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

Technology tip of the week: How can I stay safe online?

14 Sep 15

How to stay safe online is one of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to...

How to persuade older people to wear hearing aid

09 Sep 15

The signs that your parent may be suffering with a hearing loss may be quite obvious...

Claim VAT relief on Adaptive Clothing

08 Sep 15

Being able to dress yourself goes a long way to helping older people maintain their valuable...

The importance of friends to combat loneliness

02 Sep 15

As September 2015 is Oddfellows Friendship Month across the UK, we thought we’d look at the...

Essential guide to reflexology for older people

20 Aug 15

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

How nutritional needs change with age

11 Aug 15

Changing nutritional needs: what’s the best diet to follow? As we age, our ability to digest,...

Your guide to dating and remarriage in later life

They say “You’re never too old to fall in love” and it seems to be true. Just...

Help your older relative find love or companionship

10 Aug 15

Meeting new people is tough at any age, but can often be even harder for the...

Technology tip of the week: Benefits of being online

Recent statistics show that around 6 million people over 50 are still offline rather than online....

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