Our lives, relationships and circumstances can change as we get older. This can be stressful and can affect our mental health.

Changes that can affect us as we get older include:

• children moving away;
• work change, redundancy or retirement;
• marriage or relationship difficulties;
• becoming a carer;
• bereavement.

The realisation that we are getting older can bring about emotional distress. Different reactions may include:

• restlessness;
• anxiety;

irrational, uncharacteristic behaviour such as leaving a secure job, breaking family ties or ending a relationship.

If you are facing change, further information and support is available from:

RelateTel: 0870 2426091 (Belfast)028 7137 1502 (Foyle)0870 2426091 (Newry)Email: office@relateni.orgWebsite: www.relateni.org

Carers Northern IrelandTel: 028 9043 9843Email: info@carersni.orgWebsite: www.carersni.org