Independence and safety, working together

As a fellow senior, I understand the impact of aging, whether it’s fumbling with reading glasses to make out the buttons on the TV remote, painful joints, or not being quite so nimble as I used to be. Ageing well isn’t always easy.

My desire to help others, paired with a background in technology, has already changed things for seniors in my own community. At my local computer club, I taught seniors aged 60 to 95 how to use laptops, iPads and iPhones: to send emails, document family history, create slideshows, edit photos and manage a budget. My goal with these books is the same: to help seniors, and their adult children, make informed decisions that improve personal safety, protect independence, and keep the golden years enjoyable.

Living independently should be a time of joy and confidence, and staying that way means thinking about your personal safety. My focus is practical: tips and guides that reduce the risk of accidents around the home or out and about, and help you prepare for unexpected health events, so you can get help when it’s needed.

Because living independently doesn’t mean living without support. Let’s create a safer, more confident approach to independent living, together.

“Being prepared isn’t about limiting independence, it’s about ensuring it continues.”

Ed Chivers, founder, Independent Seniors