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"Physical activity can be used to help boost your recovery from illness. It can help if you’ve recently been ill, injured or undergone any form of treatment or surgery. For those on a prescribed rehabilitation program, our four step recovery plan can tie in nicely with these.…

What is an advance decision? An advance decision (sometimes known as an advance decision to refuse treatment, an ADRT, or a living will) is a decision you can make now to refuse a specific type of treatment at some time in the future. It lets…

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…

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…

Respite care means taking a break from caring, while the person you care for is looked after by someone else. It lets you take time out to look after yourself and helps stop you becoming exhausted and run down. There are lots of respite care…

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…

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…

Your Finances Understanding what financial assistance is available is a key consideration for many people when exploring their housing and care options in later life. There are a range of state benefits and grants that can assist with things such as home adaptations, home help,…

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…

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