Elderly care resources and advice
Articles about elderly care from Taking Care.

Top tips for elderly foot care
We look at the importance of foot care and some top tips that family members can follow to manage their elderly loved one's foot care.

Social isolation in the elderly - Tips to support your loved ones
Social isolation can be a real issue, especially if living alone. We look at tips for families and friends.

How to support an older loved one with epilepsy
Epilepsy is more common to develop in older adults. This guide will help you understand more about epilepsy and how to support your loved one.

The risks of high and low temperatures to older adults
Older adults are more sensitive to extreme temperatures. Find out more about the risk of high and low temperatures to older adults.

Potential causes of a change in appetite in older adults
Ageing brings physical and lifestyle changes that may cause a change in appetite.

Common causes of changes to an older adult's daily routine
Later life might bring changes in the daily routine of elderly loved ones. Read how you can help them cope with these changes.

Common signs of hearing loss in elderly people
We look at some of the common causes of hearing loss in the elderly to help you spot it early.

Seven ways to provide help for the elderly at home
Learn how you can help older relatives keep safe and live a more fulfilled, independent life.