It may be getting to the stage when your parent or relative is finding it difficult...

Dementia is a condition which affects brain function. There are various types of dementia, such as...

The country faces a major housing crisis, with not enough new homes being built for our...

Here are our top tips on the optimum foods for the elderly to eat to stay...

Ageing is a normal process and generally speaking the changes taking place are gradual, allowing the...

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

Arthritis, both rheumatoid and osteo, is an extremely painful disease, which causes joints to swell and...

Trying to make sensible decisions about how to fund care is very difficult, especially when you...

Investment bonds are not considered the best option to pay for your long-term care. There is no guarantee that the return from your investment will meet your care costs and you have to tie up your money for a long time. However, in some circumstances they can be helpful. Read on to find out more and consider the pros and cons.

Hearing loss, regardless of its cause, is essential to treat and manage correctly Healthy communication with...

Falls in older people are frequent and can lead to serious fractures, joint replacements and other...

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

Passwords on computers are a nightmare for all of us. We need them for shopping, banking,...

Keeping your brain active and healthy is as important as keeping your body fit through exercise....

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

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a national charity, founded in 1905 which provides support for...

Arranging a funeral Because most people tend to avoid the subject of death and funerals, they...

The majority of us will need to help our parents find the right care for them...

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...

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

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

P has been keeping a close eye on his 90 year old mother for the last...

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...

Care fees and funding is a very complex and confusing area. You and your parent may...

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

Over half (53%) of all cancers are diagnosed in people aged 50 – 74, with a...

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

Who is eligible for a free boiler? If your older relative owns their own home or...