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Support & Information Hub
Free, plain-English guides for older people, families and carers: on loneliness, low mood, grief, dementia, staying safe, staying well and getting the help you are entitled to.
Need to talk now?
- Emergency: call 999
- Samaritans, any time: 116 123
- The Silver Line from Age UK, for a friendly chat, any time: 0800 4 70 80 90
- Hourglass, if you are worried an older person is being harmed: 0808 808 8141
Loneliness and feelings
Feeling Lonely? Small Steps You Can Take Today
Simple, practical steps for older people who feel lonely, and where to find friendly contact by phone or in person.
Feeling Low or Sad in Later Life: When to Get Help
How to tell the difference between a low patch and depression in older age, what helps, and where to get urgent support.
Feeling Forgotten or Abandoned: Support for Older People Living Alone
For older people who feel forgotten, cut off from family or left to cope alone: ways to reconnect and where to get help.
Living Alone After Losing a Partner
Practical and emotional support for older people adjusting to living alone after the death of a husband, wife or partner.
Grief, loss and end of life
Grief and Bereavement: What to Expect and How to Cope
A gentle, plain-English guide to grief after the death of someone close, what is normal, and where to find support.
Practical Steps After Someone Dies: A Simple Checklist
A step-by-step checklist of the practical tasks after a death in England, with links to official GOV.UK guidance.
Talking About Death and Planning Ahead
How to start conversations about end-of-life wishes, and the practical plans that bring peace of mind: wills, powers of attorney and advance care plans.
Company and Comfort for Someone in the Final Stages of Life
How families and companions can bring comfort and company to someone nearing the end of life, alongside their medical and nursing care.
Dementia and memory
What Is Dementia? A Plain-English Guide
A clear explanation of dementia: what it is, common types, early signs, and what to do if you are worried about memory.
Communicating with Someone Living with Dementia
Practical tips for families and friends on talking with, listening to and understanding someone living with dementia.
Caring for Someone with Dementia: Looking After Yourself
Support for family carers of people living with dementia: managing stress, getting breaks and finding help.
Safety and wellbeing
Recognising Abuse and Neglect of Older People
How to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect of an older person, including financial abuse, and what to do if you are worried.
Preventing Falls at Home: A Practical Guide
Simple steps to reduce the risk of falls at home for older people, and what to do if a fall happens.
Eating and Drinking Well in Later Life
Simple advice on eating well, staying hydrated and spotting the signs of poor appetite or malnutrition in older people.
Sleep Problems in Later Life: What Helps
Why sleep often changes with age, practical tips for a better night, and when to talk to a GP.
Practical help and money
Benefits and Help Older People Often Miss
A plain-English guide to benefits and support older people are often entitled to but do not claim, with links to official GOV.UK pages.
Using Technology to Stay in Touch: A Beginner’s Guide
A friendly, jargon-free guide for older people to video calls, tablets and smart speakers, with tips on staying safe online.
Hearing and Sight Loss: Staying Connected
Practical tips for living well with hearing or sight loss in later life, and how family and friends can help.
Staying Active and Mobile in Later Life
Gentle, practical ways for older adults to stay active, keep strength and balance, and enjoy moving more.
Pets and Wellbeing in Later Life
How pets support wellbeing in older age, practical things to consider, and help with looking after a pet.
More guides for families
See all our guides, including companionship vs home care, coming home from hospital and days out in Cheshire.
About our service: Livingsupported provides non-regulated companionship, home help and lifestyle support. We do not provide personal care (such as help with washing, dressing, toileting or giving medication), nursing or medical care, and we are not registered with the Care Quality Commission. If personal or clinical care is needed, we will help you find a registered provider and can work alongside them.
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