While the sight of snow can be exciting during the winter, ice and wind tend to follow close behind. For the elderly and less mobile, this can be especially perilous.

Christmas is the time of love, sharing and goodwill. Unfortunately, life doesn’t always allow things to be so simple and sometimes takes the things we love away from us. This makes Christmas an especially painful time of year for those who have lost loved ones and friends.

At the dinner table, it can be tricky to think of what to say outside of the cliche, especially with family you don't often see. With our conversation starters, there is no need to rely on the usual worn-out conversations.

Whether you are having disabled or elderly guests coming to visit this Christmas, be it for a day or longer, it’s important to plan festivities that all can enjoy. We have some tips on how you can ensure that your plans work for everybody involved.

It’s getting to that time of year when we all start planning for the Christmas holidays (if you haven’t already started). For those with elderly family members or loved ones suffering from serious medical conditions, it’s vital to factor their needs in. Especially if they have physical requirements your home does not yet meet.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Able-Aid’s foundation. We have been serving the local community of Leigh-on-Sea and South Essex for three decades.