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An older woman smiling while talking on a mobile phone, sitting outdoors on a cushioned bench.

Buying guide · 5 min

How to choose a big button phone

A person's feet resting on a sofa, relaxing at home.

Buying guide · 6 min

The best foot massagers for comfort at home

Washing hung to dry indoors on a rack in a bright room.

How-to · 6 min

How to reduce damp and condensation at home

A bright, modern home bathroom with a bath, sink and wooden cabinet.

Buying guide · 6 min

How to make a bathroom safer without a full renovation

A modern walk-in shower with a built-in bench seat.

Buying guide · 5 min

How to choose a shower seat or stool

An older woman and a younger woman laughing together on a sofa at home.

For families · 6 min

Helping a parent stay independent at home

An older woman smiling as she receives a wrapped gift at home.

For families · 5 min

Practical gifts for older parents that genuinely help

An older woman with white hair sipping tea from a floral cup while reading a book in a warm home kitchen.

Buying guide · 8 min

Best kettles for weak hands: lightweight and easy-pour options

Hands filling a glass jar with orange marmalade on a kitchen worktop.

Buying guide · 6 min

Best jar openers for weak hands: manual and automatic options compared

An older couple sitting together watching television in a cosy living room.

Buying guide · 6 min

Best big-button TV remotes: simpler controls without the clutter

An older woman reaching up to a high kitchen shelf.

Buying guide · 6 min

Best reacher grabbers for easier everyday reaching

An older man wearing glasses using a mobile phone at home.

Buying guide · 8 min

Best simple mobile phones: easy-to-use options with fewer complications

A person sitting down pulling on a sock, seen from above in a warm room.

Buying guide · 5 min

Best sock aids for putting on socks without bending down

Close-up of a person's hands doing up the buttons of a shirt.

How-to · 5 min

Button hooks and zip pullers: simple tools for easier dressing

An older woman preparing food in a warm home kitchen.

Advice · 6 min

Kitchen gadgets that make cooking easier when grip strength is limited

A calm bedroom with a small clock and lamp on a bedside table.

Buying guide · 5 min

Best day and date clocks: clear displays that make the day easier to follow

Condensation and water droplets on the glass of a wooden-framed home window.

Buying guide · 7 min

Best dehumidifiers for damp and condensation at home

Guides — advice worth reading · Elovi Living