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Living with Alzheimer's disease

If you have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, discover ways to comfortably manage your daily life by reading the tips on this page.

Living with Parkinson’s disease

Most people with Parkinson’s disease continue to live rich and rewarding lives but some adaptations and changes might be needed with time.

Living with coeliac disease

Coeliac disease is a lifelong condition but it can be controlled with a gluten-free diet. Find out more about living with coeliac disease.

Living with coronary heart disease

Cardiac rehabilitation can help you resume a normal life after a heart attack or surgery, and to make lifestyle changes if you need to.

How to live with arthritis

If you have been diagnosed with arthritis, you can discover ways to comfortably manage your daily life by reading the tips on this page.

Living with GORD

Information on living with GORD on this page, plus links to trusted resources.

How to prepare your home if you have a chronic disease or serious illness

This page includes information on home modifications, medical equipment at home, telephone services, emergency call systems and sources of funding.

Living with cancer

Trusted information about living with cancer as well as links to trusted resources.

Living with bowel cancer

Trusted information on living with bowel cancer including questions for your dr, stoma facts, travel tips, plus other practical advice and links to trusted resources

Management of chronic conditions

A chronic condition is an illness that lasts a long time - 6 months or more. Learn to manage a chronic condition, including types of support that are available.