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If you or a relative struggles with walking up and down stairs then having a stairlift installed in your home can make the world of difference to your independence.
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There are many reasons why you may want or need to move home in later life. If you or a relative are considering downsizing, here are five tips to think about first.
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Gentle physical activity is a key component to help improve mobility and prevent falls.

Take a look at these simple chair-based exercises that you can try at least twice a week to help improve muscle strength, balance and co-ordination.
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Older people are remaining independent for longer these days. This is partly due to advances in medical care, but it’s also because homes are becoming safer and more secure, thanks to simple precautions which cost little or nothing and are easy to implement. Here are five basic measures designed to reduce the hazards in your home environment.

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The biggest pensions shake-up in more than a century took place on April 6th, 2015, when Chancellor George Osborne’s far-reaching reforms gave the over 55s complete control over their company and personal pension pots.

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The World Wide Web has 2 ½ billion users worldwide. This astonishing medium for the sharing of information has become a part of the fabric of society and an invaluable tool in our everyday lives. That is, for most of us.

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Falls can have devastating consequences for the elderly. They are the most frequent and serious kinds of accident among the over 65 age group. For the over 75s, the consequences of falls are even more grave, as they are the main cause of disability and injury related death for this demographic.

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Caring for a loved one can be one of the most enriching experiences that life has to offer, but it can also be one of the most demanding. Carer stress and burnout are not always easy to identify, and they carry their own health risks, so here are some tips for identifying the problem and dealing with it. After all, if you don’t take care of yourself, it can severely impair your ability to care for someone else.

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For a long time, older people were given little consideration by the designers of mobile phones. The small font sizes, fiddly user interfaces and bewildering array of functions developed for young technology geeks can prove to be a barrier for people who did not grow up in a digital world. Thankfully, however, things have changed, and there’s now a decent choice of mobile phones created with the elderly in mind. Let’s look at the cream of the crop.

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Living with a disability is physically and mentally demanding, but it can also impose an economic burden, leading to a lower standard of living and even financial hardship.

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