Coronavirus Advice for the Elderly | Helping You to Support the Elderly

Helping you to Support Elderly Parents & Relatives

This is information compiled and updated since the start of lockdown. It includes most recent Government guidance on shielding; the practicalities of shopping to keeping connected with video calling and a range of Age Space Guides to help you support elderly relatives self-isolating due to COVID-19.

Coronavirus Guides

Practical day-to-day guides to get you through the current situation

How to Treat COVID at Home

Your Coronavirus Questions Answered

Popular Guides

Supporting elderly relatives at home during self-isolation

Reducing isolation for elderly parents during Coronavirus

50+ things worth staying at home for this winter

Easy Home Exercises for the Elderly

Shopping for Elderly Parents in Isolation

Practical Matters

Expert advice to help with putting affairs in order during Coronavirus

Funeral planning during Coronavirus

The Importance of Advance Directives

Further Advice

Legal issues during Coronavirus

Understanding Power of Attorney

A guide to good Mental Health for the Elderly

Beginner’s Guide to Probate

Living with Dementia in Lockdown

Tech Tips

Step-by-step guides to keep connected with video calling & our tips for staying safe online

How to Set Up & Use Skype

Coronavirus Scams to watch out for

Popular Guides

The Best Websites for Learning a New Language Online

A Really Simple Guide to WhatsApp

How To Use Houseparty With Your Family

Top Tips on Helping Older People To Stay Safe Online

Entertainment Picks

Books to read, apps to use, movies to watch and virtual tours to explore online

The 10 Best Entertainment Apps

Top 10 Podcast Recommendations

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Useful Links

Additional resources for Coronavirus updates and advice

Latest Advice from the NHS

Gov.uk Advice on Community Care Settings

NHS 111 Online Assessments