Staying at Home
Many older people are healthy and happy enough to stay where they are, and carry on happily as normal until they are ready to reconsider. Which may be never.If you do decide to move, there are many alternatives to residential care: moving to a smaller house, to an another area where you have friends, or even abroad.
There is sheltered housing, retirement accommodation with or without a warden on the premises, or - if everyone agrees and there is enough room - moving in with your family.
Mobility
Getting about: scooters, zimmers, wheelchairs, roller skates...Health & Diet
We ask experts to explore the connections between eating well and feeling well, and keeping in the best of health.Style
Looking good is not the preserve of the young. Anyone can do it, you know. We will pass on anything we learn to make sure you know how to do it.Gadgets
Anything to make life easier - in the kitchen, in the garden, on the move...Books
Reviews and recommendations. Yours welcomed too!Travel
Getting out does not mean wandering down the road to get your pension. Here we will link you to interesting things to do, places to go, what to see, how to get there in comfort, and tell you about any offers we unearth as we do our research.Your input is vital. As always we invite your comments, suggestions, information and advice.
