Senior health – articles and advice
Ageing
Advice and features on health in later life, covering common conditions and wellbeing. For structured reference, see our Patient Information Leaflets on senior health.
Ageing
Ageing is natural, but you can age well. Discover how healthy habits, regular check-ups, and staying active promote better health as you grow older.
- What's your ageotype: the four main ways we age
- Can taurine supplements slow ageing?
- How to have great sex in later life
- Are older adults missing out when it comes to digital healthcare?
- What are the normal signs of ageing?
- The best anti-ageing supplements for your health
- Ear tickle' therapy could slow down ageing
- The secrets of living to 100 years old
- Could an optimistic outlook help you live longer?
- Why do women live longer than men?
Arthritis
Achy joints? Stiff fingers? Arthritis comes in many forms but help is available. Understand what’s happening and what treatments can help you feel better.
- What's the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
- What it's really like to live with gout
- What it's like to be a young person with arthritis
- Gout diet: foods to eat and avoid
- The best exercises to try if you have arthritis
- What foods are good for arthritis?
- What can you do to help prevent arthritis?
Care and health in seniors
Older adults have unique health needs. Learn about home care, assistive devices, and how to plan ahead for changing care requirements.
Chronic conditions
Long-term illnesses like diabetes or COPD are common in older adults. Learn about managing symptoms and living well with chronic conditions.
End of life care
End of life care is about comfort and dignity. Discover how services support patients and families through symptom control, emotional care, and decision making.
- What you need to know about end of life care
- What not to say to someone who is dying
- How to talk about your end of life care wishes
- End of life care: medical, emotional and spiritual support
- What are the options for end of life care?
- How to cope with a terminal illness at Christmas
- LGBTQI+: what are the barriers and challenges in end of life care?
Memory loss and dementia
Struggling to remember names or appointments? Learn the difference between normal forgetfulness and early signs of dementia, plus tips for maintaining memory health.
- What is early Alzheimer’s disease - and what causes it?
- How to make shopping easier for people with dementia
- How to reduce your risk of dementia
- What not to say to someone with dementia
- Can mental health problems and stress affect your memory?
- Is it dementia or just forgetfulness?
- What are the different types of dementia?
- Experts reveal how a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of dementia
- Is this the reason Alzheimer's is more common in women?
- Blood test could predict Alzheimer's 20 years before symptoms
- Good heart health in middle age may lower risk of dementia
- Regular exercise could slow Alzheimer's disease
- Brain training apps: do they really work?
- What to do if you suspect a loved one has dementia
- How to tackle dementia stigma
- How does diet affect dementia?
- What causes dementia?
- Young-onset dementia is linked to health and lifestyle, as well as genetics
- How to support someone with dementia
- The best brain exercises to sharpen your mind
- 7 ways to help protect your brain from dementia
- The power of nostalgia: what is Reminiscence Therapy?
Mental health in seniors
Loneliness, depression, or anxiety can affect older adults. Learn how to recognise the signs and where to find help and social support.