Staying connected with people
Living alone and feeling lonely are not the same thing. Start by asking what kind of company the person would like, without assuming the answer.
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AGECARE · Closer to people. At every step.
Live Well
Independence, connection and activities that matter to you.
A home that works for you
Look at the home from the perspective of the person living there. Changes should support their routine and be planned together.
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Hearing, vision and communication
Needs can change with age or disability. The aim is for the person to participate in conversations and decisions affecting them.
Read the guide →Staying mobile without driving
An outings plan can begin with the places and people that matter to you. Start with specific journeys, rather than the idea of giving everything up.
Read the guide →Movement and preventing falls
The aim is not to restrict someone’s life through fear of falling, but to make movement safer and more manageable. A fall, new unsteadiness or difficulty walking is a reason for a professional conversation and a review of the surroundings.
Read the guide →Wellbeing, company and loneliness
Living alone does not necessarily mean feeling lonely, and a busy household does not rule loneliness out. Begin by asking how the person feels and which relationships they want, rather than counting visits.
Read the guide →Outings, travel and an active day
An active life can include visiting friends, a creative activity or a longer journey. Good planning starts with what the person wants to do and the support they need, not the assumption that age rules out possibilities.
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