Stroke is something which affects many elderly people Your brain is given blood, containing oxygen and...

When a neighbour called to say that mum had been found buttering her bread with a...

Stroke – the facts A stroke is a brain attack. It happens when the blood supply...

What are living wills, now known as advance decisions?    An advance decision is a statement...

It’s been a long winter, but, but now we’ve hit the hot weather and this can...

Our bones contain collagen (protein), calcium salts and other minerals. Each bone is made up of...

We have all become much more sedentary since the 1950s. Eight out of ten adults used...

What is a Power of Attorney? Power of attorney enables your ageing parent to give power...

Why elderly people tend to fall (Watch our video with key tips on fall prevention) Falls...

After a very mild start, winter is finally making itself felt in the UK, as temperatures...

The winter is approaching and we want to ensure older people stay fit and well. Read...

As we age, so our ability to move freely can easily diminish.This can be caused by...

People with dementia often find it difficult to access or use new forms of technology Touchscreen...

For older people, eating well as they age  becomes even more important It increases their ability to...

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

What is blood pressure and why is it important? Your heart is responsible for pumping blood...

What is Angina? Angina is a pain or discomfort felt in the chest and usually caused...

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

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

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

When your parents age and you have to start dealing with the problem associated with old...

There are a number of key legal documents, which are essential for you and your older...

Marie Curie, the charity providing care and support through terminal illness, is launching the Great Daffodil...

As we grow older, we may naturally reach a point at which we, or our loved...