Free, practical bereavement and
emotional wellbeing guidance
for older people
Clear, supportive information about bereavement, emotional wellbeing
and the changes that can come with later life.
Written by Jerry Livings, a qualified UK counsellor, bereavement author,
and older person.
Bereavement and grief
Help after someone dies, from the first difficult days to adjusting to life after loss.
I've recently been bereaved
What to expect in the first days and weeks.
I've lost my husband or wife
Coping with the particular impact of losing a life partner.
I'm struggling day to day
Eating, sleeping, routines and getting through difficult days.
I feel lonely since my bereavement
Adjusting to an emptier home and reduced companionship.
I'm struggling with guilt or regret
Understanding the thoughts that can follow someone's death.
Emotional wellbeing in later life
Practical guidance for emotional difficulties that can affect us as we get older.
Anxiety and worry
When worries are difficult to switch off.
Low mood
When life feels flat or harder to enjoy.
Sleep
Coping with sleepless nights and night-time worry.
Confidence
Rebuilding confidence after setbacks and change.
Health worries
When concerns about your health start taking over.
Living alone
Adjusting emotionally and practically to life on your own.
Money Worries
Coping with money worries in later life
Life changes and relationships
Later life can bring major changes to our roles, relationships, routines and sense of purpose.
Retirement
Adjusting to life after work.
Communication
Communicating and dealing with conflict in later-life relationships.
Caring for someone
Looking after your own wellbeing while supporting somebody else.
Relationships
Managing changes and difficulties in later-life relationships.
Meeting people
Finding companionship and becoming more connected.
Technology and connection
Using technology to keep in touch and stay involved.
Companionship
Closeness and friendship in later-life.
Free Bereavement Guide
When Grief Feels Overwhelming:
10 Gentle First Steps When Bereavement Feels Too Much.
No sign-up required.
Living With Loss:
A Practical Guide
to Bereavement in Later Life
Frequently Asked Questions About Bereavement in Later Life
Short answers to a range of questions, providing general information and reassurance.
This information is not a substitute for medical, mental-health, legal or financial advice.
Not sure
where to start?
Sometimes it's easier to start with what's troubling you now.
Someone close to me has died →
I'm struggling with retirement or another life change →
Guidance written with
later life in mind
OlderPeople.co.uk provides free, plain-English emotional wellbeing information for older people and for family members, friends and others who support them.
The articles are written by Jerry Livings, a qualified UK counsellor with experience supporting people through bereavement and other emotional difficulties.
There's no counselling service to book and no charge for using the information. You can simply read whatever is useful, whenever you need it.
Newsletter Articles
OlderPeople.co.uk provides free, ready-to-publish articles for:
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parish and church magazines
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parish council and community newsletters
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village magazines
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residents’ association newsletters
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community group publications
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voluntary organisation newsletters
The articles offer clear, practical bereavement and emotional wellbeing guidance for older readers, as well as helpful information for relatives, friends and carers.
People sometimes search online for terms such as “help for the elderly”, “support for pensioners” or “help for old people”. On OlderPeople.co.uk, I generally use the terms older people, older adults and people in later life. Whatever words you use, the information here is intended to offer practical support with bereavement, emotional wellbeing and the changes that can come with later life.