From 8 June 2015,  new changes come into play concerning driving licences in the England, Scotland...

Lord Stone of Blackheath writes about how mindfulness can help older people and the country at...

Zoos and gardens offer something for everyone… animals, education, and a decent restaurant. They are a...

Museums offer something for everyone… history, education, workshops usually, a decent tea shop. They are a...

Everyone needs a break from the usual routine and that includes your retired older parents too....

Stately homes, castles and other historical sites offer something for everyone…great gardens, fine houses, history and...

The key criteria for choosing the right home 1.       Take as much time as you can...

First of all, remember to take the tablets 70% of all admissions are due to long...

Bathing Solutions have compiled together some of the best holiday destinations for older people to visit...

You can now buy a perfectly good used mobility scooter for £150 to £250 on Ebay or...

Caring for ageing parents can put a huge strain on families, particularly those people who may...

Whether incontinence is a problem for you, or a worry for your parent, it is a...

We all want to know how to combat ageing Growing older is something that happens to...

Dentist bills are a necessary evil if we want to keep on top of our oral...

Why older people should volunteer Research has shown that for older adults, volunteering can be an...

For many, retiring to settle down in a place with warmer weather, different scenery and a change...

It’s difficult to persuade older people to have care at home There is a fine line...

Keeping the ‘important stuff’ safe Vital documents such as birth and marriage certificates, wills, lasting power...

Planning for your retirement is one of the most important things you’ll ever do, Follow our...

Wearing a seat belt has been compulsory since 1983, however a recent study conducted by ICM...

Mobile Chemotherapy Units (MCU) Most people receiving chemotherapy report their lives revolve around treatment and they struggle to...

What are the types of problems the ageing need to see their GP about? Life can get...

If your Mum or Dad uses a wheelchair to get around, either all the time or...

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

Last year, Lord Filkin chaired a Select Committee in the House of Lords, and produced a...

We happily go about our everyday lives thinking of ourselves as invulnerable. That is until something...

Seeing the person and embracing your new reality  Having a parent with dementia is one of...

Using the iPad to keep in touch Email friends and family Research topics and information Keep...

The idea behind Tell Us Once is simple. One notification of the death for all the...

Activities in care homes are extremely beneficial and have been proved to be good for well-being...