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Short, practical guides on staying close to the people who matter, and making sure someone notices if a person goes quiet.

How to check on an elderly parent who lives alone

A daily sign of life, a check-in app, neighbours, and what to do if they go quiet, without taking away their independence.

Check-in apps for people who live alone: how they work

Timers, who gets told, privacy and cost: what to look for, and what these apps can't do.

How to keep in touch with friends as an adult

Friendships rarely end; they fade. Simple habits that keep your closest people close.

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