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Everyday life, your way

Stay independent

Support can help you stay independent for longer. Choose practical changes that protect your confidence and routines.

Everyday independence

  • Getting around
  • Shopping
  • Cooking
  • Personal care
  • Managing medication
  • Using technology
  • Home safety
  • Transport
  • Mobility aids
  • Everyday routines

What is becoming harder?

Select any areas where support could make life easier.

Home Safety Check

A few practical changes can make moving around at home feel easier and more confident.

Things to check, change, or ask for help with

My home safety check

Lighting
Stairs
Rugs and trip hazards
Bathroom safety
Kitchen safety
Heating
Smoke alarms
Moving around the home
Getting in and out of chairs or bed
Emergency contacts

Memory and Thinking

Everyday habits and simple strategies can support memory and thinking.

  • Keeping mentally active
  • Learning
  • Routine
  • Sleep
  • Social connection
  • Hearing and vision
  • Managing stress
  • Memory strategies
  • Reminders and calendars

Memory Check-In

Have I noticed changes in my memory?
Is it affecting everyday tasks?
Have other people noticed changes?
Has anything changed suddenly?
This check-in cannot diagnose dementia or cognitive impairment. If changes are significant, persistent, affecting everyday tasks, or happened suddenly, speak to an appropriate healthcare professional. Sudden confusion needs urgent medical help.