Osteoporosis is a degenerative disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle. Left untreated, bones can become so weak that even a cough or small movement can cause them to fracture. Find out more about osteoporosis, who is most likely to get it, and how you can help prevent it with these helpful facts.

There are many misconceptions when it comes to growing older. Senility, frailty, cognitive decline and more are all considered inevitable. The truth is however, many of these myths are not to be believed, and have been debunked by numerous studies.

If your ageing parent or loved one is beginning to need help with their daily needs, it may be time to consider moving them to either an assisted living or dementia care facility. Here’s what you need to know about both, and how to decide which is best for your elderly loved one.