

The most common causes of Back, Neck or Leg pain
After suffering a slipped disc a few years ago and having to suffer the excruciating pain. I hope never to experience back pain like that...


VAT relief on footwear for older people
If you have a parent or elderly relative, who is disabled or has a long-term illness, you will perhaps be aware that they are eligible...


Cholesterol
Cholesterol - found in eggs & cheese - is essential for life. However, high cholesterol has been blamed for coronary heart disease. And...

How to create an arthritis friendly bathroom
How you can adapt your bathroom if you suffer with Arthritis Here we review some of the key considerations when designing and installing...


Who can have the Shingles vaccine?
Who can have the Shingles vaccine? You are eligible for the shingles vaccine if you're aged 70 or 78 years old. You may then be eligible...


Tips to avoid falling over in icy or wet conditions
Winter falls can have terrible consequences no matter what age you are – but there are some sensible steps you can take to help minimise...


Tips for those who have diabetes during the Halloween period
Shown below are just a few tips for people affected by diabetes to help manage the condition during the Halloween period. Whether you...


Do you struggle looking after your elderly parents from a distance?
Living over 100 miles away from your ageing family is now, it appears, the norm these days. Looking after elderly parents is difficult...


Arthritis and how to choose the right furniture
Do you have arthritis? If you do, then you probably have stiff, painful joints and significant mobility and functioning issues. So if you...


Some Carer strategies when dealing With Dementia
There are 850,000 people living with dementia today in the UK, with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. This will soar to 2...