Elder Life
Discover the latest news, interviews and advice on elderly living.
Expert interviews
How ageist is our society? – Interview with the Centre for Ageing Better
Ahead of their Action Day on the 20th March, we spoke to the Centre for Ageing Better about their pioneering
More than just a pet – Interview with Give a Dog a Bone Founder Louise Russell
Back to News page > There are over 1 million lonely older people living in the UK.And, each year around
Neurodiversity and ageing – What do we know?
In this guest think piece Professor Amanda Kirby discusses how far we’ve come in understanding neurodiversity in later life, and
Struggling to talk about care? Elder’s latest survey finds you’re not alone.
Back to News page > Quick overview A recent survey from Elder – a leading live-in care marketplace, found just
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
Latest news & advice
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.
4 tips for supporting older people in cold weather
We’ve shared our advice to help older adults stay healthy and well as the weather starts to get cooler, and
9 Summer activities for the elderly
We’ve put together a list of enjoyable outdoor activities for the elderly, so that everyone can make the most of
Debt advice for older people
A growing number of people are reaching retirement age with lingering debt – and with the cost of food, utility
Caring for the elderly in their own home – the benefits of being a professional carer
Caring for the elderly in their own home – the benefits of being a professional carer What is the role
Time to talk day
Time to talk day What is Time to talk day? Time to talk day is dedicated to Mental health conversation
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
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
5 Christmas gifts for hearing impaired older adults
5 Christmas gifts for hearing impaired older adults We’ve put together our top gift ideas for deaf people and those