Information Sheets

You may find one or more of the resources below helpful, with topics that support us as we grow older.

Emotional Wellbeing

• Counselling for Older People
  This sheet explains how counselling can support my emotional wellbeing as I get older.
• Saying YES to Today
  This sheet encourages me to focus on the present and find meaning in everyday life.
• What happens in a counselling session?
  This sheet explains what happens in a counselling session so I know what to expect.
• Depression - counselling can help!
  This sheet explains how counselling can help when I’m feeling low, sad, or overwhelmed.
• Loss and grief affect us all as we age
  This sheet helps me understand the different kinds of loss and grief I may experience as I grow older.
• Combating loneliness
  This sheet explores loneliness and ways I can feel more connected to others.
• Taming Anxiety
  This sheet helps me understand anxiety and find ways to manage worry and stress.

Life Changes & Adjustment

• Transitions
  This sheet supports me through changes such as retirement, health changes, or new stages of life.
• Decreasing Mobility
  This sheet helps me cope with reduced mobility and how it may affect my daily life and wellbeing.
• The Art of Accepting Help
  This sheet explores why accepting help can be difficult and how it can support my wellbeing.

Health, Care & Daily Living

• Being a Carer
  This sheet supports me if I am caring for someone else and reminds me to look after myself too.
• Sleep
  This sheet offers guidance on sleep and managing common sleep difficulties.
• Home is where the heart is
  This sheet supports me to feel settled, safe, and comfortable in my home environment.
• Taking Care with Medicine
  This sheet provides helpful information about using medicines safely.
• Keeping Fit for Life
  This sheet encourages me to stay active and support my physical and emotional wellbeing.