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

Experts on ageing often point out that learning new skills is likely to improve cognitive functioning,...

Did you know there are 43 individual muscles in the face? These muscles are necessary for...

Controlling your blood pressure is important, as it indicates how much pressure the blood is putting...

If you are having trouble sleeping, it could be a result of your diet. We recommend...

If you take the time to undergo some basic routine health check ups regularly, it’s so...

Pets may help older people live longer, healthier, and more enjoyable lives. You’ve probably noticed that when...

Even your spouse or best friend can’t help you legally without Power of Attorney in Scotland...

Care & Repair England has produced a series of guides for people with long- term conditions...

It is thought that pain in the elderly population often goes under reported due to stoicism....

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

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

When it comes to caring for an elderly parent, we all want to ensure they are...

Although dementia is a relatively common disease, it is not an inevitable part of growing old....

New research by www.stayinmyhome.co.uk*, the specialist live-in homecare website, which provides information on live-in as an...

Type 1 diabetes and its complications Type 1 diabetes is caused when the immune system attacks...

Many issues can cause depression as people age, such as retirement, the death of friends and...

Loneliness and social isolation is a reality for many older people all year round, but it...

Know your blood pressure High blood pressure is just one of the risk factors for older people in developing...

Optometrists provide eye examination and they undertake screening for any eyes or general health conditions. They...

According to a new book Use your brain to change your age by Dr Daniel G....

Our ageing parents are more wary of using computers and the internet, often because they have...

The World Health Organization has stated that the UK has one of the highest rates of...

What is dementia? The word ‘dementia’ is used to describe a number of different conditions that affect the...

Age UK is a charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The...

In today’s technologically driven world, there are many emerging technologies, which enable older people to live...

How can we stay fit and well as we age? Drink and drink some more: It’s critical...

Giving older people access to technology can improve the quality of their lives significantly by encouraging...

The word dementia is used to describe a group of symptoms. Although dementia is commonly thought...

What is a Cardiac Arrest A cardiac arrest happens when your heart stops pumping blood around...