Why you should look forward to getting older21 December 2020Why you should look forward to getting olderThere are often unfavourable connotations linked with growing older and people aim to cling onto the ...Read more
Tips on how to care for ageing parents at home16 December 2020Tips on how to care for ageing parents at home Deciding to live and care for an ageing parent is a big responsibility but a lovely idea. This artic ...Read more
Useful gifts for those with low mobility16 November 2020Useful gifts for those with low mobilityStruggling with gift ideas this year? This article lists some thoughtful and useful presents that ar ...Read more
Tasty Christmas baking ideas to enjoy with family13 November 2020Tasty Christmas baking ideas to enjoy with familyWith Christmas approaching, many households will be looking for some baking inspiration. This articl ...Read more
No image available03 November 2020A message from Handicare about our response to COVID-19During these unprecedented times, Handicare remains motivated to provide solutions and support to in ...Read more
Winter hobbies perfect for enjoying at home15 October 2020Winter hobbies perfect for enjoying at homeWith colder weather approaching and more reasons to stay inside than ever this year, it can be hard ...Read more
Tips for keeping cosy at home14 October 2020Tips for keeping cosy at home From warm blankets and roaring fires to plenty of cushions and hot water bottles, discover our tips ...Read more
Top tips for staying positive during difficult times28 September 2020Top tips for staying positive during difficult times When times are tough, it can have a big impact on our mood. This article highlights helpful tips for ...Read more
Accessible staycation destinations in the UK23 September 2020Accessible staycation destinations in the UKIt appears that, amongst other things, 2020 is the year of the staycation. As travelling abroad beco ...Read more
Now available: The Easy Hinge for the Handicare 110017 September 2020Now available: The Easy Hinge for the Handicare 1100With this option you can fold the track away from the doorway giving clear access. Read more
Now available: our unique Slide Track for the Handicare 110020 August 2020Now available: our unique Slide Track for the Handicare 1100After introducing the zero-intrusion option in the beginning of August, it is now time to introduce ...Read more
Now available: Zero intrusion for the Handicare 110006 August 2020Now available: Zero intrusion for the Handicare 1100This zero intrusion option will make the Handicare 1100 even more desirable.Read more
Space-saving ideas for your home27 March 2020Space-saving ideas for your homeKeeping your home clean and tidy can be very difficult when you have limited mobility. Having to ben ...Read more
5 things older people should consider when buying a car25 March 20205 things older people should consider when buying a carBuying a brand-new car once you get older can be a really good idea. You don’t have to worry about t ...Read more
7 Thoughtful gifts for someone in hospital (besides flowers)02 March 20207 Thoughtful gifts for someone in hospital (besides flowers)When your loved one is in the hospital; they’ll love nothing more than receiving a thoughtful gift t ...Read more
The joys of growing your own vegetables in retirement19 February 2020The joys of growing your own vegetables in retirementWhile in retirement a lot of people turn to gardening to occupy their time. Whether it be within the ...Read more
The best car accessories to help make driving with arthritis easier29 January 2020The best car accessories to help make driving with arthritis easierOwning a car and being able to drive it provides a huge amount of independence but suffering from ar ...Read more
Best part-time work for retirees22 January 2020Best part-time work for retireesWorking beyond retirement is becoming increasingly popular. In this guide, we reveal the part-time j ...Read more
A guide to winter illnesses21 January 2020A guide to winter illnessesFor those who use a stair lift in their home, catching one of these illnesses can be detrimental, an ...Read more
Best lessons to teach your grandchildren17 December 2019Best lessons to teach your grandchildrenYour grandchildren will cherish the things you teach them forever. In this guide, we reveal the best ...Read more
Top New Year's resolutions for older people12 December 2019Top New Year's resolutions for older peopleThinking about how to make next year a successful one? Take a look at our guide, replete with tips f ...Read more
Best books to get your grandchildren27 November 2019Best books to get your grandchildren Books are a great gift idea for grandchildren. From ones that’ll make them laugh to ones that teach ...Read more
Top winter home maintenance tasks11 November 2019Top winter home maintenance tasksWith the approach of winter and colder temperatures, we want to make sure our homes are as safe and ...Read more
Healthy breakfast ideas for older people25 October 2019Healthy breakfast ideas for older peopleHaving a healthy and substantial breakfast is important, especially for older people. Find out some ...Read more
Cruise planning tips for older people14 October 2019Cruise planning tips for older people Do you fancy going on a cruise as your next holiday? Take a look at our helpful cruise planning tips ...Read more
Top items to prevent injury from falling18 September 2019Top items to prevent injury from fallingAre you or someone you care for prone to falling in older age? Take a look at these top items to pre ...Read more
Autumn art projects for grandkids16 September 2019Autumn art projects for grandkids Now that autumn has arrived, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some arts and crafts with your grandchil ...Read more
What you need to know about accessible public transport30 August 2019What you need to know about accessible public transportUsing public transport is a great way to continue living independently as you become older. Find out ...Read more
How to choose the best place to retire13 August 2019How to choose the best place to retireIn retirement, you may decide to move to a more suitable town for your needs. We reveal the question ...Read more
Garden activities for grandchildren24 July 2019Garden activities for grandchildrenThis summer, spend some quality time with your grandchildren in the garden. From arts and crafts to ...Read more
How to stay healthy in the heat23 July 2019How to stay healthy in the heatIt’s great when the sun is shining, but it’s important to take precautions to stay healthy in the he ...Read more
Stress relief tips for older people17 June 2019Stress relief tips for older peopleWhatever the reason you’re feeling stressed, read our guide to discover some of the best ways to unw ...Read more
Summer travel tips for older people10 June 2019Summer travel tips for older peopleDiscover our easy ways to make travelling as an older person stress-free. From planning your destina ...Read more
Fun recipe ideas to cook with your grandchildren23 May 2019Fun recipe ideas to cook with your grandchildrenIt can be hard to keep your grandchildren entertained, which is why cooking and baking is the perfec ...Read more
Top tips to brighten up your home20 May 2019Top tips to brighten up your homeWith summer around the corner, it’s the perfect time to brighten up your home. Find out our top tips ...Read more
How to make an income when you’re retired29 April 2019How to make an income when you’re retiredIf you want to continue saving during retirement then read our guide on easy ways to earn money with ...Read more
Easy ways to host a family get together25 April 2019Easy ways to host a family get together Summer is the perfect opportunity to gather your family and friends and host a get-together to enjoy ...Read more
Easy care houseplants for older people01 April 2019Easy care houseplants for older people Having a little bit of nature in your home can have a huge positive impact on your health, making pl ...Read more
Baking tips for older people01 April 2019Baking tips for older peopleBaking is a great activity for older people. Not only will you be able to enjoy some delicious treat ...Read more
The benefits of dogs for older people25 February 2019The benefits of dogs for older peopleFrom the mental health benefits to increased sociability, there are lots of great reasons why having ...Read more
Simple tips for getting more exercise (without working out!)19 February 2019Simple tips for getting more exercise (without working out!)Looking to fit more exercise into your day? We asked a range of lifestyle bloggers for their top tip ...Read more
Eye health tips for older people31 January 2019Eye health tips for older peopleTo ensure your eyes stay in tip-top condition, we’ve put together a list of ways you can keep on top ...Read more
Dating advice for over 60s29 January 2019Dating advice for over 60sWe spoke to five dating and relationship coaches across the UK about their tips and advice for getti ...Read more
How to take care of your health in 201903 January 2019How to take care of your health in 2019To ensure your 2019 is off to a flying start, we’ve put together 6 tips to ensure you have the healt ...Read more
Winter safety tips for older people17 December 2018Winter safety tips for older peopleFrom keeping active to preparing for emergencies, we’ve put together some useful advice and tips to ...Read more
Memorable ways to spend time with your family this Christmas28 November 2018Memorable ways to spend time with your family this ChristmasChristmas is coming, which means we get to welcome our closest family and friends through the doors ...Read more
5 accessible winter getaways in the UK19 November 20185 accessible winter getaways in the UKThe UK may not be the most obvious choice for a winter break with many people opting to go on holida ...Read more
7 activities older adults must try this winter30 October 20187 activities older adults must try this winterWinter is now just around the corner and its icy fingers are spreading around us, so it is time to s ...Read more
Apps to boost your mindfulness and mental wellbeing23 October 2018Apps to boost your mindfulness and mental wellbeingFrom managing emotions to improving cognitive ability, we’ve put together a list of apps that can he ...Read more
What are the top accessible attractions to visit in Birmingham?01 October 2018What are the top accessible attractions to visit in Birmingham?Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK and there are lots of attractions and things to do i ...Read more
How to get a better night’s sleep according to an expert28 September 2018How to get a better night’s sleep according to an expertWe asked Sleep East sleep counsellor Marian Pearson what it means when we can’t sleep and what we ca ...Read more
Tips and gadgets for cleaning if you struggle with mobility06 September 2018Tips and gadgets for cleaning if you struggle with mobilityTo take some of the strain out of cleaning, we’ve put together a list of tools and tricks that will ...Read more
Review: BST Hyde Park - Accessibility17 July 2018Review: BST Hyde Park - AccessibilityHere, you will find more information about what the team at British Summer Time did to help make thi ...Read more
What are the most accessible days out this summer?28 June 2018What are the most accessible days out this summer?The summer has arrived and as the weather improves many people begin to think of making the most of ...Read more
Interview: BST Hyde Park - Britain's most accessible festival?26 June 2018Interview: BST Hyde Park - Britain's most accessible festival?BST Hyde Park has taken its commitment to helping people with physical and hidden disabilities enjoy ...Read more
The UK's most accessible festivals04 June 2018The UK's most accessible festivalsBelow, you will find some information about Britain’s most disability-friendly festivals, details of ...Read more
The UK’s best accessible wildlife attractions01 May 2018The UK’s best accessible wildlife attractionsBelow, we take you through some of the very best options available to people with limited mobility w ...Read more
London’s accessible classical music venues19 April 2018London’s accessible classical music venuesWhile some of us might not be able to get around as well as we used to, there are a number of music ...Read more
Tools and gadgets to enhance your independence28 March 2018Tools and gadgets to enhance your independenceAs we get older, it can become difficult to retain our independence, especially if we struggle with ...Read more
London's best accessible bars and pubs23 March 2018London's best accessible bars and pubsThe great thing about living in London is that there are so many things to see and do with friends a ...Read more
How can home care help my ageing relative?23 February 2018How can home care help my ageing relative?Here, we will look a little closer at what home care (also called ‘domiciliary care’) can involve, a ...Read more
The best clubs to join for older people19 February 2018The best clubs to join for older peopleOnce we get into older age and have retired from full-time work, many of us will be looking for some ...Read more
The benefits of volunteering in retirement05 February 2018The benefits of volunteering in retirementGiving up some of your newfound spare time to support a worthy cause has a huge number of benefits a ...Read more
Gardening advice for older people12 January 2018Gardening advice for older peopleGardening is an immensely enjoyable activity, both rewarding and fun, and there is so much joy one c ...Read more
The UK’s most accessible areas of natural beauty03 January 2018The UK’s most accessible areas of natural beautyHere, we take a look at some of the countless beauty spots around the UK which are proud to offer vi ...Read more
Best Kitchen Accessories for Older People15 December 2017Best Kitchen Accessories for Older PeopleAs we get older, there comes a need to take advantage of various mobility equipment and other tools ...Read more
Exercise tips for older people30 November 2017Exercise tips for older peopleIn this article, we will share with you our top tips for enjoying exercise as you grow older, kindly ...Read more
Top Accessible Attractions to Visit in London21 November 2017Top Accessible Attractions to Visit in LondonWe have put together the below guide, to highlight just some of the many great accessible highlights ...Read more
Handicare UK steps up for charity fundraiser Steptember11 September 2017Handicare UK steps up for charity fundraiser SteptemberStaff at Handicare, based on the Pensnett Estate in Kingswinford, are putting their best feet forwar ...Read more
Six answers to popular questions about buying a stairlift10 March 2017Six answers to popular questions about buying a stairliftThe decision to go ahead and buy a stairlift is a big decision for people and often they will have s ...Read more
To Break One’s Fall21 February 2017To Break One’s FallCurrently in the middle of winter, we are regularly alerted to the risk of falling outdoors caused b ...Read more
Handicare: 130 Years in the Making16 February 2017Handicare: 130 Years in the MakingWe were founded over 130 years ago in 1886, based on the instinct of a young Dutch businessman, Jan ...Read more
What you didn’t know about Valentine’s Day13 February 2017What you didn’t know about Valentine’s DayValentine's Day is nothing more than a commercial holiday, right? Or is that simply the sentiment of ...Read more
Your Most Important Asset: Healthy Vision26 January 2017Your Most Important Asset: Healthy VisionYour eyes are a very valuable asset and an important part of your health. As we grow older, our visi ...Read more