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Guide to broadband for older people

03 Apr 17

It’s easy to take the internet for granted, especially for the current generation who don’t remember...

Caring for elderly from a distance: factsheet

27 Mar 17

What is caring at a distance? The fact that we are living longer is wonderful achievement....

Adapting your home for your older parent

24 Mar 17

As we age, everyday tasks we once performed without a second thought become more and more...

How to get the best mobility aid deal

14 Mar 17

Mobility aids play a vital role in the lives of millions of elderly and disabled people....

Factors to Consider Before Hip Replacement Surgery

19 Feb 17

Your parent may be at the stage in life where their joints have deteriorated to the...

Hearing aids: your questions answered

02 Feb 17

Often, it’s hard to people to tell if they have a hearing loss. Here are a...

Computers or tablets for older people?

31 Jan 17

Today it is hard to imagine living without computers, but did you know that already in...

Sight and hearing loss in older people

11 Dec 16

There are currently 220,000 older people with sight and hearing loss over the age of 70...

Best Gadgets to Assist the Elderly With Dementia

11 Nov 16

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

Lifeline Alarms provide help at the press of a button

08 Sep 16

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

Great ideas to persuade older people to get some fresh air

30 Aug 16

Getting outside for some fresh air on a breezy spring day, or the in the warmer...

Are two sleeps better than one?

16 Aug 16

There has been unanimous evidence for quite some time now that people should look at trying...

Jargon-free A-Z of elderly care terminology

15 Jul 16

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

Story of personal journey as a carer

28 Jun 16

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

Top tips to make care budget go further

09 Jun 16

Care is expensive, but there are ways in which you can make your care budget go...

What does being a carer entail for you?

20 May 16

Are you a carer of a loved one, who is older, disabled or seriously ill?  Whether...

Gifts to buy for someone with dementia

24 Mar 16

Choosing the perfect gift can be a really difficult task at the best of times, but...

How to keep calm with older relatives

17 Mar 16

We all think it sometimes, but often we don’t actually say it, that our elderly relatives...

How the ‘internet of things’ will change family care

15 Mar 16

Even though the internet has only been around in the UK for less than 20 years,...

7 Key Tips to Prevent Falls At Home

10 Mar 16

80% of older people say they want to live at home for as long as possible....

How can we break the cycle of fear of falling?

10 Feb 16

It’s been the warmest December since records began in 1910 and the wettest month ever recorded...

How to spot quality of care problems in a care home

04 Feb 16

You’ve considered all the options, visited many care homes and finally found a place that you...

Top tips for filling out an attendance allowance form

17 Dec 15

Attendance allowance is granted to those people over 65 who require personal care assistance. The form...

Essential guide to choosing the right mobile network for you

16 Dec 15

Finding the right mobile network can be time consuming and challenging with so many tariffs and...

Five key problems facing carers and how to solve them

03 Dec 15

Being a carer for an older parent or relative can often be a tricky thing for families...

Christmas gift ideas to help your older parent 

26 Nov 15

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… so we thought it would be a good...

Get expert advice on adapting your older relative’s home to meet their needs

24 Nov 15

How can a private Housing Occupational Therapy company help your older relatives? An expert housing occupational...

Book one-to-one computer lessons in your own home

Enter your postcode or town to find your nearest tutor   We Are Digital has the largest...

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...

Latest innovations in personal home safety alarms

11 Nov 15

Most people are familiar with traditional in-home pendant alarms for older people and their benefits. However,...

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