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

Sleep patterns change as you age, because the body produces lower levels of growth hormone, which...

When your parent suddenly has more spare time, there is obviously more scope to do some...

Happy people live longer! In a survey of almost 4000 people aged between 52 and 79,...

When your ageing parent is bereaved, whether their partner’s death was sudden, or prolonged, it takes...

Caring from a distance isn’t easy, but here are some helpful tips to help you cope...

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

Volunteering can give an older person a real sense of purpose and achievement Getting older can dramatically...

There is a wide variety of social care services available, primarily there to support people in...

They say “You’re never too old to fall in love” and it seems to be true. Just...

The new Care Act 2014 is mainly concerned with adults and their adult carers and the...

We have ten extremely helpful, simple to do, tips for you to follow to stay healthy and...

We talk all the time about the issues involved in caring for an ageing parent, but...

There are huge benefits for the elderly to keep on learning You’re never to old to...

The arts can act as a preventative measure for many of the illnesses that go hand...

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

Tackling loneliness and promoting positive lifestyles LinkAge is a Bristol charity that works with older people...

Christmas is traditionally when families come together and whilst it is a magical time for children,...

Modern technology offers many conveniences for older people, whether it is automation for assisted living, Telecare,...

Moving an ageing parent or loved one into a nursing home is never going to be...

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

Loneliness and isolation in older people is increasingly recognised as a major aspect of life that...

Sense is a national charity that has supported and campaigned for people who have both sight and...