Senior health – articles and advice
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य
Advice and features on health in later life, covering common conditions and wellbeing. For structured reference, see our Patient Information Leaflets on senior health.
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य
Older adults have unique health needs. Learn about home care, assistive devices, and how to plan ahead for changing care requirements.
- How getting older affects your sleep
- How to protect your bones as you get older
- How to protect your joints as you get older
- जैसे-जैसे आप बड़े होते जाते हैं, शराब के क्या जोखिम होते हैं?
- Why is skin cancer on the rise among older adults?
- Navigating Christmas with a chronic illness
- Are older adults missing out when it comes to digital healthcare?
- Can physiotherapy prevent falls in older people?
- Can you be too old for a smear test?
- Why are STIs on the rise in older people?
- Essential steps to take to avoid falls this winter
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.
- Healthy brain ageing - experts tips
- Exercise for healthy ageing
- The best anti-ageing supplements for your health
- What's your ageotype: the four main ways we age
- What are the normal signs of ageing?
- 10-Week Healthy Ageing Course
- Healthy ageing - what you need to know
- क्या आपका आहार आपकी सबसे अच्छी एंटी-एजिंग रहस्य हो सकता है?
- Can taurine supplements slow ageing?
- Why do women live longer than men?
- Could an optimistic outlook help you live longer?
- Ear tickle' therapy could slow down ageing
- मध्यम आयु में फिट होना आपके लंबे जीवन की संभावना को बढ़ाता है
- जैसे-जैसे आपकी उम्र बढ़ती है, आपकी आँखें कैसे बदलती हैं
- How to have great sex in later life
- जीवन की घटनाएं और उम्र बढ़ने से आपकी योनि कैसे बदल सकती है
- 100 साल तक जीवित रहने के रहस्य
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 can you do to help prevent arthritis?
- What foods are good for arthritis?
- Gout diet: foods to eat and avoid
- What's the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
- What it's like to be a young person with arthritis
- The best exercises to try if you have arthritis
- What it's really like to live with gout
जीवन के अंत की देखभाल
End of life care is about comfort and dignity. Discover how services support patients and families through symptom control, emotional care, and decision making.
- End of life care: medical, emotional and spiritual support
- LGBTQI+: what are the barriers and challenges in end of life care?
- How to cope with a terminal illness at Christmas
- What are the options for end of life care?
- अपने जीवन के अंत की देखभाल की इच्छाओं के बारे में कैसे बात करें
- What not to say to someone who is dying
- What you need to know about 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.
- 7 ways to help protect your brain from dementia
- The power of nostalgia: what is Reminiscence Therapy?
- The best brain exercises to sharpen your mind
- Young-onset dementia is linked to health and lifestyle, as well as genetics
- What is early Alzheimer’s disease - and what causes it?
- What causes dementia?
- How to support someone with dementia
- Brain training apps: do they really work?
- Can mental health problems and stress affect your memory?
- What not to say to someone with dementia
- Regular exercise could slow Alzheimer's disease
- Is it dementia or just forgetfulness?
- मध्यम आयु में अच्छे हृदय स्वास्थ्य से डिमेंशिया का खतरा कम हो सकता है
- Blood test could predict Alzheimer's 20 years before symptoms
- Is this the reason Alzheimer's is more common in women?
- Experts reveal how a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of dementia
- What are the different types of dementia?
- What to do if you suspect a loved one has dementia
- How to tackle dementia stigma
- How to make shopping easier for people with dementia
- How to reduce your risk of dementia
- How does diet affect dementia?
मानसिक स्वास्थ्य
Loneliness, depression, or anxiety can affect older adults. Learn how to recognise the signs and where to find help and social support.