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Expert interviews
Interview: Rachael Maskell MP, APPG Ageing and Older People
Giving the elderly a voice in Parliament: An interview with Rachael Maskell MP We talked to Rachael about how she
Can leisure activities protect you from dementia?
Elder spoke to Pamela Almeida-Meza from UCL, who recently investigated whether our leisure activities can reduce dementia risk.
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
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
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
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.
Improving dementia support in Black communities
We spoke to Feyi Raimi-Abraham from the The Black Dementia Company about the importance of culture and roots within the
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.
Interview with Adam Hillier, from Legal & General Retail Retirement
We spoke to Adam Hillier from Legal & General Retail Retirement on being more proactive about financial planning for later
Latest news & advice
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
International Women’s Day: The incredible role of women in care
We look at nine facts that illuminate the scale of the work women do in social care.
Advice for accessing NHS health services during Covid-19
We’ve shared the latest advice on accessing NHS health services now that Covid-19 restrictions have lifted.
How can older people heat their homes in 2022?
As the energy price cap rises by 54%, we’ve looked into the current financial support that’s available to help with
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.
6 Christmas gifts for people with arthritis or reduced mobility 2021
A choice of thoughtful Christmas gifts for loved one’s living with limited mobility, muscle pain, or arthritis.
6 dementia friendly Christmas gifts 2021
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a loved one living with dementia, Take a look at our top
Bonfire Night safety for elderly
Advice to help older people feel safe and happy on fireworks night.
Advice for older people as energy bills rise
With energy bills rising and smaller suppliers struggling, we’ve shared the help and support that’s available for older people this