Tips & Advice

Adapting to life as a senior citizen can be difficult – especially if you or your loved one wants to maintain independence. But doing so shouldn’t mean compromising on safety and support.

At SureSafe, we understand the unique challenges faced by elderly individuals and the importance of balancing both safety and independence. That’s why we’ve collated a selection of articles that offer valuable tips and advice on many different aspects of life, as well as some of the challenges you may face.

Read articles that highlight practical life tips and advice for the elderly about how to cope in various situations – and adapt to specific healthcare and lifestyle concerns. There’s also guides to different products to help you or your loved one make the right purchases for their requirements – not to mention gift guides for those all-important birthdays, Christmases and more.

Above all else, our advice for the elderly is all about offering support to senior citizens or those who are close to them, to help them live their best lives with confidence and security. Ageing comes with unique challenges – and our mission is to provide valuable insights and practical guidance to navigate through these hurdles successfully.

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Elderly Couple in Winter
12 Nov 2024 Tips & Advice

Best Winter Tech Gadgets for Seniors to Stay Safe, Warm & Connected

Seniors face higher health and safety risks in winter. But tech gadgets can help protect them in many ways. We discuss how.
Elderly Couple Changing Lightbulb
30 Oct 2024 Tips & Advice

Improving Home Lighting for Dark Winter Months

Good lighting on dark winter days can help older people avoid falls and accidents. We explain how, including task lighting, motion detection and more.
Elderly Man Walking at Night
28 Oct 2024 Tips & Advice

How to Stay Safe During Dark Winter Nights

Walking and getting around on dark winter nights can be risky. We offer practical tips for safety to help elderly people see and be seen.
Smart Assistant
30 Sept 2024 Tips & Advice

The Best Health Tech Gadgets to Support Ageing in Place

Read about the best health tech gadgets that can improve an older person’s wellbeing while living alone, from smart assistants to blood pressure monitors.
Elderly People Eating
21 Aug 2024 Tips & Advice

The Role of Nutrition in Elderly Fall Risk Reduction

Good nutrition can reduce the chance of falls in the elderly and help reduce harm if a fall does occur. We discuss some key nutrients that help protect seniors.
Elderly Woman Turning on a Boiler
05 Aug 2024 Tips & Advice

Who Will Get the Winter Fuel Payment?

Find out how the Winter Fuel Payment eligibility has changed, in light of the government’s announcement that some elderly people will no longer be eligible.
Young Woman Visiting Elderly Woman in Hospital
26 Jul 2024 Tips & Advice

Mental Health Matters: Coping with Anxiety Before and After Hospital Visits

Anxiety around hospital visits can be tricky. We explain how elderly people can cope with it before and after the appointment.
Elderly Woman in a Profiling Bed at Home
25 Jul 2024 Tips & Advice

How to Get Profiling Beds for the Elderly at Home

A profiling bed is like a hospital bed for your home. We discuss why seniors might need one and how to get one.
Elderly Woman Using an E Reader
17 Jul 2024 Tips & Advice

Gadgets That Help the Elderly Live Independently

We give a short overview of a number of technologies that are available to help an older person stay living alone.
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