Top 10 care tips

The virtual gaming console Nintendo Wii is proving a surprise hit in some of Britain’s care homes. But as well as entertainment, it could also provide important health benefits. Dan Parton reports.

You don’t come across songs called Farty Animals and Bruce Forsyth every day – but then Heavy Load isn’t your everyday band. Robert Mair reports.

End of life care is still a taboo subject for many people, but it needs to be discussed openly if a dying person’s wishes are to be carried out. Dan Parton reports.

Caring for a loved one can be tough, but moving on after they’ve gone into residential care can be just as hard. Dan Parton reports.

Despite appeals, NICE’s decision to deny drugs such as Aricept to people with mild forms of dementia still stands. But what does this mean for people with the condition? Dan Parton reports.

Widowed and caring for his disabled son, 87-year-old Charlie Farrall Snr was heading for a breakdown – or worse – until he heard about sheltered housing. Robert Mair reports.

Dr Joe McShane has seen first-hand what effect dementia can have on a loved one, and he is using his experiences to improve the quality of care for others.

With its radical moves to combine collective accommodation and social care, cohousing could revolutionise life for the elderly in Britain. Andrew Chilvers reports.

Jill Pay was a full-time carer for 19 years, but now she has returned to work and believes that other carers can do the same. Dan Parton reports.