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If you can do so on your mobile (and with permission), take a photograph of the person to put with their contact details. I even photograph Hospital, Dentist, etc. As words themselves sometimes [...]

When I start losing my balance, I know it’s time to lie down for a bit.

I love our Walking Group. We have discovered so many different parts of Cornwall, and have made really good friendships. And it makes you move better!

Slow down and take photos. I can stand for ages, pointing my camera at one of the ducks, waiting for it to turn its head and get lost in that moment. It’s magical when they do. Read Wendy [...]

Walking, that’s the one for me – Big Style! We can build up to 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week (5 x 30minute sessions per week).

Get up every 20 minutes – stop using the remote control.

Move more, sit less, smile and be happy!

Ask your GP to refer you to the incontinence district nurses. They will assess you and sort out a prescription for pads to be delivered to your house regularly.

Booster pads should be worn inside an incontinence pull-up pant or all -in -one product. Women should position the pad towards the back for the best protection, whereas men should position the [...]

Don’t put talc or cream on yourself before putting on pads, as it blocks the pores in the top sheet of the pad, and slows down the rate the urine can get into the pad.