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 Man Using a Tablet
06 Dec 2024 Tips & Advice

Tech Gifts for Elderly Family Members: Gadgets to Make Life Easier

What’s the best tech gadget gift for your older loved one? We discuss five great options and how they work to help elderly people.
Feet on Hot Water Bottle
02 Dec 2024 Tips & Advice

How to Keep Feet Warm in the Winter

Find out what causes cold feet and how an older person can warm up their feet safely to feel cosier and more comfortable.
Clearing Snow
30 Nov 2024 Tips & Advice

How to Clear Snow and Ice Safely Without Risking a Fall

Clearing ice and snow is dangerous for older people. We offer tips about how seniors can address this problem.
Clearing a Path in the Snow
16 Nov 2024 Tips & Advice

Winterise Your Home: Making Your Living Space Safe for Seniors

Read our checklist of steps to help make an older person’s home safer in the winter, from paths and lighting to power outage preparations.
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.
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