Stress Awareness Month takes place every year in April and is dedicated to raising awareness about the causes and cures of stress. 

Staying connected is incredibly important, particularly as we age. As we get older, we may feel lonely, isolated, or have reduced mobility, so maintaining social interaction with the outside world is crucial; technology is a great way to do that.

Online scams can happen to anyone. New research commissioned by Ofcom reveals that 9 in 10 UK adults have encountered content they suspected to be a scam or fraud.

If you are aware of the digital switchover, you may have heard it has been postponed. It was set to be completed at the end of 2025; however, the deadline has been pushed back 13 months to 31 January 2027. Why?

As technology advances quickly, we see more and more innovative technology being introduced to the home.

As we head into the depths of winter, we must care for ourselves even more. According to Age UK, our immune systems can weaken as we age, making fighting illnesses more difficult.

As we age, our health naturally declines. One of the key things that most people notice as they age is their muscle strength declining.

Sleeping problems as you age are not uncommon; our internal circadian clocks and sleep-wake cycles can change as we age, affecting the duration and quality of our sleep.

Anxiety disorders in older adults are relatively common and are actually found more often than depression and cognitive disorders in older adults. However, it often goes undiagnosed.

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition, which means that the symptoms develop gradually over many years and eventually become more severe. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia.

That’s right, as we age, our immune systems weaken, which reduces our ability to fight off allergies such as hay fever or dust allergies. This may lead to the elderly being more susceptible to seasonal allergies.

According to versusarthritis.org, around 10 million people in the UK live with arthritis. That is an incredible amount of people living with joint pain every day, and there are even different types of arthritis affecting ⅙ of our population.

Gardening is a fantastic hobby for those who are retired or elderly. Gardening helps to get you outdoors, keeps you active, and is a relaxing, enjoyable pastime.