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Take this simple test to work out if you need to discuss your risk of falls with your GP. This self-assessment is based on the Falls Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) used by healthcare professionals to help identify at risk patients aged 65 and over. The…

Whether you need some help to care for yourself, changes to your home to make it more suitable, or just a hand with household chores, there are places you can find help. This guide looks at: Getting help with household chores Equipment and adaptations to…

Most of us will experience some sight and hearing loss as we age. Having a sensory impairment can cause difficulties in your daily life but there are many products that can make your life easier and help you to live independently. Independent Age have details…

Independant Age have several factsheets about home care: First steps in getting help with your care needs - If you’re finding it difficult to manage everyday tasks, you may be entitled to help from your local council’s adult social services department. The first step is an…

This factsheet explains what benefits, services and support are available to help carers.

Technology to help you live independently at home is becoming increasingly common. It provides a convenient, discreet way to get help when you need it or to monitor your health. This factsheet looks at: Telecare – including devices such as personal alarms, smoke and temperature…

What to consider when buying a pet Buying a pet can be a very exciting time, but it can be an overwhelming decision. It's one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Some pets will outlive their owners; for example, tortoises can live for over 70 years. Think about the…

While grief is an individual experience, the findings of our latest research highlight how typical behaviours can present themselves during the male grieving process. This doesn’t mean that there is a ‘male way’ to grieve, but rather that how someone is brought up, the society…

As part of our national movement to create more kindness around grief, we’re giving people the confidence to be there for friends who are grieving. In this blog, Bianca Neumann, Head of Bereavement at Sue Ryder, shares five ways to be more Grief Kind when your loved…

Disability equipment can help to keep you independent at home and in the community, whether you need an adjustable bed, a scooter or just some helpful gadgets. This factsheet explains some of the options, things to consider when buying your equipment, and help you might…