The 1st of 3 Practical Guides - Living Independently at Home in Later Life

Could the right knowledge help you or someone you love stay safely at home for longer?

This practical, compassionate, step-by-step guide is designed for older adults who want to maintain their independence, and for the family members and carers who support them. Whether you're planning ahead or responding to a change in circumstances, this guide gives you the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about later life at home.

What you'll learn:

By the end of this step-by-step guide you'll be able to:

• Identify practical steps to maintain independence and safety at home
• Understand the support options available and how to access them
• Recognise when changes in the home environment could make a real difference
• Feel more confident having important conversations with family, GPs, and care professionals

What's included:

• A fully self-paced online step-by-step guide you can work through in your own time
• 10 CPD hours — accredited by The CPD Group (Registration #789379)
• A Certificate of Completion to recognise your learning
• Written in plain, friendly language — no jargon, no prior knowledge needed

Who is this practical guide for?

This step-by-step guide is ideal for older adults living independently or planning ahead, family members wanting to better support a parent or relative, and anyone working informally in a caring role who wants to feel better equipped.

Part of a series:

This is 'The 1st Practical Guide' of our three-part Independent Living in Later Life Series. The 2nd Practical Guide covers understanding and living with dementia, and The 3rd Practical Guide focuses on creating a dementia-friendly home and life. Buy all three together and save with our Complete Series Bundle.