Elder Life
Discover the latest news, interviews and advice on elderly living.
Expert interviews
ElWell’s Nancy Farmer on reversing the ‘de-conditioning’ pandemic
We spoke with Nancy Farmer from ElWell about the after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults’ mobility.
Improve memory and mental Health: 25 brain games for older people
The following 25 brain games may improve your loved one’s long and short-term memory and help to prevent feelings of
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.
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
Self Directed Futures founder Chris Watson on care personalisation
Chris Watson talks to Elder about creating more choice and creativity within care.
Does eating processed meat really increase dementia risk?
Elder spoke to Professor Janet Cade and Huifeng Zhang, to find the truth between processed meat and dementia risk.
Lee Moran on Home First – success, progress and shaping future services
We talk with Lee Moran, Home First Service Lead at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust on how the Home First system
Understanding ‘Home First’ – Featuring an interview with Sarah Mitchell
We explore the potential benefits of a Home First strategy in relieving hospital capacity pressures by getting older people back
A new social contract for carers after COVID-19: An interview with the IPPR
Find out more about a new social contract for carers after COVID-19, in our interview with Chris Thomas from the
Latest news & advice
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
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
The benefits of walking for older adults
A low-impact, full body workout, walking is great exercise for the elderly. Discover how to make walking comfortable and enjoyable.
Spotting the symptoms of loneliness in old age
The elderly loneliness crisis is growing. Find out how to spot signs of loneliness in the elderly, and how you
Myths and facts about Parkinson’s disease
Sort the myths from the facts of Parkinson’s disease, the world’s second most common neurological disorder