Falls are common in older people and the risk of falling increases with increasing age A...

When most people think of walking sticks, a traditional wooden crook cane springs to mind, but...

Is walking even an exercise? Of course it is and what’s more, it keeps older people fit...

How can I encourage my parents to keep active?  This is a question we often hear. We...

The foot is a remarkable piece of human engineering. It has the multiple functions of adapting...

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...

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

Keeping your parent safe at home is obviously of paramount importance. Home should be where they...

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

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

Most people have a positive experience of the care they receive but problems sometimes occur and you may want to make a complaint. Whether the care is provided at home or in a care home, or you’ve bought a care product such as a mobility aid, it’s important to know your rights.

One of the main things to bear in mind is the vital importance to start ageing...

Severe cold snaps can have dramatic effects on everyday life, especially for the elderly. Cold and wintry conditions can...

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

Falls are very common in older people and the risk of falling and resultant fractures increases...

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

If your elderly relative has been in hospital, it should be good news when they are...

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

Just because parents get older, doesn’t mean they want to stop being active, as it’s enjoyable...

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

Loss of independence occurs as people age, as they suffer physical, social or emotional setbacks which...

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

Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits for older people Garden beds, equipment and tools can all...

A mobility vehicle can improve many peoples’ lifestyle, but making the right decision when buying one...

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

Swimming and aqua aerobics are very popular forms of exercise, which can be done at any...

The rhythm of the heart The heart is a muscle that pumps blood around the body....

Many studies have shown that keeping minds active keep the elderly fit and well and has...

Audio books are an increasingly popular phenomenon as people lead busier lives and enjoy catching up...