When something goes wrong
Getting help quickly, wherever you are.
Independent Seniors
The Stay Safe Series
Eight books. One aim: to help you stay safe and in charge of your own life. Each book takes one part of everyday safety and makes it clear, practical, and doable.
Books 1 and 2 available now. Books 3 to 8 coming soon.
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How the eight books fit together
Staying independent isn't one problem. It's a handful of smaller ones, and each has its own answers. We grouped the series into four themes so you can see where each book belongs.
Your home and property
A home that's easy to move around in and hard to break into.
Your money and your information
Spotting the tricks and keeping what's yours.
Your body and mind
Strength, balance, thinking, and getting around.
What's on your mind right now?
Find the line that sounds most like you. That's your book.
- “I live alone. If I fell, who would know?” Book 1 · Stay Safe in Any Emergency
- “I want a medical alert but the options are confusing.” Book 1 · Stay Safe in Any Emergency
- “The bathroom, the stairs, that rug. I know I should fix things.” Book 2 · Stay Safe at Home
- “Mum's had a near miss at home and I don't know where to begin.” Book 2 · Stay Safe at Home, plus the free checklist
- “I got a call from the ‘bank’ and I'm not sure it was real.” Book 3 · Stay Safe From Scams
- “I keep getting texts about parcels I didn't order.” Book 3 · Stay Safe From Scams
- “Passwords, updates, two-factor... I just want it explained plainly.” Book 4 · Stay Safe Online
- “I want to use email and video calls without worrying.” Book 4 · Stay Safe Online
- “I forget names more than I used to and I'd like to do something about it.” Book 5 · Stay Safe Stay Sharp
- “I want to know what actually helps memory and what's just hype.” Book 5 · Stay Safe Stay Sharp
- “There've been break-ins nearby. I want to feel safe at night.” Book 6 · Stay Safe Stay Secure
- “Someone knocked at the door claiming to be from the council.” Book 6 · Stay Safe Stay Secure, and Book 3
- “I want to stay strong enough to do what I enjoy.” Book 7 · Stay Safe Stay Healthy
- “I've been feeling unsteady and I want to work on my balance.” Book 7 · Stay Safe Stay Healthy
- “I'm not ready to stop driving, but I want to be honest about it.” Book 8 · Stay Safe Stay Mobile
- “Cane, walker, or scooter? I don't know what's right for me.” Book 8 · Stay Safe Stay Mobile
- “I want to do this properly, from the beginning.” Book 1, then read in order
Still not sure? Start with Book 1. It's the one everyone benefits from first.
The eight books
Each book stands on its own. Each one ends with a Fact References chapter and comes with a companion checklist.
Stay Safe in Any Emergency
Who it's for
Anyone who lives alone, spends time alone, or wants a plan for the moments when help has to come fast.
What's inside
- How medical alert systems work, what they cost, and how to choose one
- Fall detection: watches, pendants, and phones, and what each can and can't do
- Setting up your phone so it can call for help even when you can't
- A simple emergency plan for you and the people who'd need to know
- Staying connected: making sure someone always knows you're OK
What you'll walk away with
A clear picture of which alert setup fits your life, and the confidence that if something happens, help is a button or a fall away.
eBook $9.99 · Audiobook $14.99 · Paperback $19.99
Stay Safe at Home
Who it's for
Anyone who wants to keep living in their own home, and anyone helping a parent do the same.
What's inside
- A room-by-room walk-through: bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, stairs, entrances, outdoors
- Practical fixes that cost little and take little effort
- Lighting, flooring, rails, and furniture: what to change and what to leave alone
- Small daily habits that lower the chance of a fall
- A checklist you can work through in an afternoon
What you'll walk away with
A home that fits the way you live now, with common hazards dealt with and a short list of what to do next.
eBook $9.99 · Audiobook $14.99 · Paperback $19.99
Stay Safe From Scams
Who it's for
Anyone who answers the phone, opens the mail, or gets a knock at the door. So, everyone.
What's inside
- Common scams aimed at older adults, and the patterns they share
- Phone, text, email, mail, and doorstep: how each one works
- The pressure tactics scammers use and how to slow the conversation down
- What to do the moment something feels off
- How to report a scam and what to do if money has already left your account
What you'll walk away with
A calm, practical way to handle any unexpected approach, and the words to end the conversation.
Stay Safe Online
Who it's for
Anyone who uses email, banks online, shops online, or video-calls family, and wants to do it with less worry.
What's inside
- Passwords that are strong and still easy to manage
- Phishing: spotting fake emails, texts, and websites
- Two-factor sign-in, explained in plain terms
- Privacy settings on your phone, tablet, and computer
- Keeping devices updated without the drama
What you'll walk away with
Settings you've actually checked, habits that hold up, and a lot less second-guessing every message.
Stay Safe Stay Sharp
Who it's for
Anyone who's noticed small memory slips and wants to know what helps, what doesn't, and what's worth discussing with a doctor.
What's inside
- What normal age-related change looks like, and what isn't normal
- The everyday habits research links with a healthier brain: movement, sleep, social contact, learning
- Sorting real evidence from brain-training hype
- Practical memory aids that don't feel like homework
- When and how to raise concerns with your doctor
What you'll walk away with
A realistic view of what supports a sharp mind, and a short list of things you can start this week.
Stay Safe Stay Secure
Who it's for
Anyone who wants to feel settled at home, day and night, without turning the house into a fortress.
What's inside
- Doors, locks, and windows: what matters most and what's marketing
- Lighting inside and out, including timers and sensors
- Doorbell cameras and alarms: when they help and how to set them up simply
- Handling unexpected callers at the door
- Habits that make a home a less appealing target
What you'll walk away with
A secure home that still feels like home, and a clear plan for who to call and what to do if something's wrong.
Stay Safe Stay Healthy
Who it's for
Anyone who wants the strength, balance, and energy to keep doing what they love.
What's inside
- Strength and balance: why they matter for staying upright, and simple ways to build both
- Eating well without complicated rules
- Sleep, hydration, and medications: the basics that get overlooked
- Staying connected: why friendship is a health matter
- Working with your doctor, pharmacist, and other professionals
What you'll walk away with
A plain, realistic routine that supports the rest of the series, because a steadier body makes every other safety step easier.
Talk with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.
Stay Safe Stay Mobile
Who it's for
Anyone who wants to keep getting out and about, whether that means walking, driving, or finding new ways to travel.
What's inside
- Canes, walkers, and scooters: choosing, fitting, and using them well
- Driving: staying sharp behind the wheel and knowing your own limits
- Public transport, rideshare, and community transport options
- Getting around safely in all weather and at night
- Planning trips so you can say yes to invitations
What you'll walk away with
More ways to get where you want to go, on your terms, with the right support when you want it.
Do I need to read them in order?
No. Each book stands alone. The numbers are there because Book 1 is the one most people need first: if something goes wrong, getting help fast matters more than anything else. After that, go where your life takes you. Reading the whole series in order gives you the complete picture, but starting with the book that solves today's worry is just as good.
What comes with every book
- A companion checklist A short printable that turns the book into actions. Included with every format as a download.
- A Fact References chapter Full citations for every statistic and claim, so you can check the evidence yourself.
- Your choice of format eBook ($9.99), audiobook ($14.99), or paperback ($19.99). Same content, same checklist.
Every fact, checked and sourced
Every figure in the series is checked against a credible, named source and listed in full in the book's Fact References chapter. If we get something wrong, we fix it and say so.
What readers are saying
I learnt that such things existed as changing the text size on my iPhone, setting a louder ring tone, and that I have a torch and a magnifying glass built in.
My Dad has fallen so many times, if he doesn't have his phone with him, I'm not sure what would happen. I think every family in our position should read this.
Quotes are from readers and are shared with their permission. Experiences vary.
Questions people ask
Are these books just for people over 65?
They're written for adults who want to stay independent as they get older, and for the family members who care about them. Plenty of readers in their fifties buy them for a parent and end up reading them too.
Do I need to be good with technology?
No. Where a book mentions technology, it explains it from the beginning. The audiobook and eBook editions are simple to use, and the paperback needs no technology at all.
Can I make the text bigger?
Yes. The eBook editions let you set any text size you like.
What if a book isn't right for me?
Our Refund Policy sets out how we handle that. Read the Refund Policy, or contact us and we'll help.
Do I have to read the whole series?
No. Each book stands on its own. Most people start with Book 1 or with the book that matches what's on their mind today.
Is this medical advice?
No. The Stay Safe Series shares general safety information from named, credible sources. For advice about your own health, talk with your doctor or another qualified professional.
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