Articles by Joanne Ford

In this guide we’ll look at practical, no-nonsense ways you can soothe common aches at home, from heated cushions and supportive gloves to clever little massage gadgets.

Today we take a look at some handy dressing aids that bring a bit of ease, comfort and good old-fashioned common sense back to getting ready in the morning.

Let’s be honest, nobody wants to rely on extra equipment if they don’t have to. But there’s never any shame in making life easier for yourself. These products are about helping you stay independent, comfortable and safe at home.

If you find yourself struggling to get out of your favourite armchair, it might be time to consider raising its height, or finding a more suitable chair.

The risk factors for incontinence increase as we get older, and around one in five over 80s is living with incontinence. Women are twice as likely to experience incontinence as men. Urinary incontinence (bladder control trouble) is more common than faecal incontinence (bowel control problems).