Elder Life – Living Well
Read the latest news, interviews and advice on staying happy and healthy in later life.

Expert interviews


How can caregivers overcome sleep problems?
We asked Channel 4 sleep expert Stephanie Romiszewski about the impact of poor sleep, and how caregivers can break unhealthy sleep cycles.


The therapeutic power of gardening: Advice from Thrive
We recently asked Thrive – a national charity that uses gardening to improve wellbeing – about the therapeutic power of gardening, and how we can help older people make the most of their gardens this spring.


The Cares Family on the power of intergenerational friendships
We recently spoke to The Cares Family, to find out more about the benefits of spending time with someone from a different generation.


Eating well in colder months – 4 tips for older adults from a nutritionist
We asked a Nutritionist from myFood24, for their advice on how the elderly can eat well during colder months.


Reversing the de-conditioning pandemic and helping older adults to get moving, interview with Nancy Farmer of ElWell
We spoke with Nancy Farmer from ElWell about the after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults’ mobility.


The power of psychotherapy in later life: An interview with Dr Liz Forbat and Lorraine-Davies Smith
We discuss the principles of family therapy, the impact of ageing on mental health and how to raise the issue of care with loved ones.
Latest news & advice


Time to talk day
Time to talk day What is Time to talk day? Time to talk day is dedicated to Mental health conversation to help end stigma and


What is Dignity action day?
What is dignity action day? Dignity Action is a day for people to emphasise everyone’s right to Dignity, and an opportunity to remind everyone that


6 Christmas gifts for blind and visually impaired older adults
6 Christmas gifts for blind and visually impaired older adults From smart technology and practical items to help with daily tasks, to unique experiences –


Advice for older people during the NHS Nurses strike
Advice for older people during the NHS Nurses strike With planned industrial action set to take place across the NHS over the coming weeks,


Stroke facts and fiction
We’ve been sorting the fact from fiction to help you better understand the risk factors, symptoms, and lasting impact of a stroke.


How to support an older person on Valentines Day
Discover advice if you’re supporting an older person who struggles with feelings of loneliness and loss on Valentine’s.